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First CRISPR Horses Spark Controversy: What’s Next for Gene-Edited Animals?
Source: Nature Five cloned horses in Argentina have become the first of their species to be gene-edited with CRISPR–Cas9, sparking debate across the polo world. Developed by Kheiron Biotech, the horses carry a modification to the myostatin gene, designed to enhance...
USDA Announces Plan to Address Rural, Federal Veterinary Shortages
Source: AVMA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) to address severe veterinarian shortages in rural and livestock-producing areas, where nearly every state faces service gaps. Veterinarians are critical for...
Dairy Heifer Inventories to Shrink Further Before Rebounding in 2027
Source: CoBank The U.S. dairy industry is at a crossroads as beef sales increasingly drive farm profitability, pushing farmers to breed cows with beef semen rather than dairy semen. This shift has caused dairy replacement heifer numbers to hit a 20-year low, even as...
Veterinary Science and Animal Care Class Debuts at Strom Thurmond Career & Technolocgy Center and both Middle Schools
Source: The Adgefield Advertiser Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center (STCTC) has launched a new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal Care” course, taught by Jessica Sharp-Miner, who joined the Edgefield County School District this year. The program...
College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State Adds Two Professors to Growing Faculty
Source: Arkansas State University The Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has welcomed two new faculty members to strengthen its instructional team as it prepares for its first DVM cohort in 2026. Dr. Philip Johnson joins as professor and...
2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships
Source: AAHA The AAHA One Health Guidelines provide Veterinary practices with strategies to strengthen collaboration between veterinary and human healthcare teams, improving outcomes for both patients and families. The guidelines outline when and how veterinarians...
FDA’s Emergency Drug use for NWS Needs Prescriptions, Record-Keeping
Source: WUSF Dr. Keith Poulsen of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says combating New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. may require the emergency use of certain animal drugs, mainly in the ivermectin class, under the Animal Medicinal Drug Use...
Understanding Feline Behavior for Better Diagnosis, Stronger Bonds
Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA...
Which Animal Has The Best Hearing?
Source: Live Science Ranking the best hearing in the animal kingdom depends on what “best” means—sensitivity, range, or localization. Greater wax moths hold the record for frequency detection, hearing up to 300 kilohertz—15 times beyond human limits. Barn owls excel...
Murray State Board of Regents Appoints Vet School Dean, Pending CPE Program Approval
Source: WKMS At its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents appointed Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman as the inaugural dean of the proposed School of Veterinary Medicine, contingent on state approval of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Hoffman, who...
Innovation and Collaboration Shine at KC Animal Health Summit 2025
The Kansas City Animal Health Summit once again delivered on its reputation as the premier stage for innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in animal health. This year’s event showcased the strength of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor and underscored...
Designing a Veterinary Practice Fee Schedule: A Logical Approach Using the Median Household Income of a Practice Area
Whether you’ve purchased an existing Veterinary practice or launched one from scratch, one of the most critical—and daunting—tasks is setting fees for your services and products. Product pricing might seem straightforward: just follow the Manufacturer’s Suggested...
Growth Lives Outside the Comfort Zone: Why Discomfort Is the Secret to Career Success
“If you are in your comfort zone, you are not growing.” “Do something every day that makes you uncomfortable.” “If you are not doing anything that makes you uncomfortable, you are not growing.” These aren’t just motivational one-liners—they’re a call to action for...
Creating a Safer Space: How Veterinary Technicians Can Lead a Culture Shift
Veterinary medicine is often described as more than just a job—it’s a profession that draws people who are deeply committed to animals and their well-being. But just as important as the care we provide to patients is the environment we create for one another. Our...
From Phantoms to Werewolves: 5 Cyber Horrors That Could Haunt Your Hospital
October is the season of pumpkins, costumes, and things that go bump in the night. But for Veterinary practices, the truly frightening creatures aren’t lurking in haunted houses — they’re prowling in your email inboxes, your networks, and your aging computer systems....
When the Leaves Let Go: Lessons in Self-Care, Renewal, and New Goals
My ultimate favorite time of year is the fall—especially here in the Midwest. Each day brings a new palette of color, the air carries that crisp, earthy scent, and yes, it’s finally time to pull out the soup recipes. (Let’s be honest, nothing says self-care quite like...
First Class Of 2+2 DVM Students Completes Journey From Classroom To Career
Source: Texas A&M University The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated a major milestone in May 2025 as the first cohort of 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students graduated from the Veterinary Education,...
Petsense Marks 20 years with $1M Shelter Donations, Veteran Campaign
Source: Pet Food Industry Petsense by Tractor Supply, a subsidiary of Tractor Supply Co., is marking its 20th anniversary with a month-long celebration this September, highlighted by nearly $1 million in donations to local animal shelters and a new national...
Pork Producer Pushes Certifiers to Reject Gene-Editing
Source: National Hog Farmer Quebec-based organic pork producer duBreton is urging food certification bodies to take a firm stance against gene-edited pork, citing consumer demand for transparency. The company, which operates four plants in North America, argues that...
Apply Now for Lallemand’s 11th Annual Scholarship
Source: The Fence Post Lallemand Animal Nutrition has launched its 11th annual Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing agriculture, Veterinary medicine, and related fields. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded nearly $140,000 to 50 students...
Immune System Markers Could Unleash Personalized Veterinary Care for Dogs
Source: EurekAlert A study published in ImmunoHorizons highlights how analyzing immune system markers in dogs could transform Veterinary care through personalized diagnostics and treatments. Led by Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam with the Waltham Research Institute,...
N.J. Opens its 1st Veterinary School as Nation Faces a Severe Vet Shortage
Source: NJ.com New Jersey has officially opened its first Veterinary school, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, ending the need for aspiring vets to leave the state for training. The inaugural class of 75 students—over half from New...
CVM Collaborators Contribute to Accelerator Award for Wound Healing Innovation
Source: The Ohio State University Ohio State University researchers Dr. Thomas Cherpes and Dr. Rodolfo Vicetti Miguel have received an Ohio State Accelerator Award for their project developing a novel peptide that accelerates wound repair. Supported by the College of...
Swine Identification
Source: USDA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a no-cost program to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) eartags to swine producers, aiming to improve disease response speed and accuracy. Through a $20 million,...
Model Reroutes Livestock Trucks to Reduce Risk of Infection
Source: Feedstuffs A North Carolina State University study tested a new truck rerouting system to reduce disease transmission between pig farms. Traditionally, trucks transporting feed and livestock follow fixed weekly schedules, but researchers modeled alternative...