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CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Tied to Backyard Poultry
Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no...
‘Healing Together’: Veterinary Clinic, Pet Rescue Reuniting Animals Lost During Greenfield Tornado
Source: KCCI In Greenfield, Iowa, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic are collaborating to rescue and treat animals affected by an EF-4 tornado on May 21. Led by Amy Heinz, the rescue team has been tirelessly searching through debris for lost...
Canadian ‘Super Pigs’ are likely to Invade Northern US, Study Warns
Source: LiveScience Feral "super pigs" in Canada, a mix of domestic swine and wild boar, may soon invade the northern U.S., according to a new study. Introduced to Canada in the late 1980s, these pigs thrived despite harsh winters and have high reproductive rates and...
The Resilience of the Veterinary Profession Amidst Economic Turmoil
The Veterinary profession, often perceived as a stalwart pillar within the broader job market, displays remarkable resilience in the face of economic turmoil. And that has once again been the case in recent months, as other industries and professions have endured...
Analyzing the Issues Surrounding Veterinary Team Member Classification
(Editor's Note: Samantha (“Sam”) Geiling, RVT is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views. Samantha is Mark Cushing's Chief of Staff and NAVTA Vet Tech of the Year.) Much discussion these days swirls around the broad topic of Veterinary team...
VetForum Europe 2024
VetForum Europe 2024 was held in May in Sitges, Spain (about 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona). To say it is a beautiful area would be an understatement. Of course, it wasn’t all play—there were networking sessions, meetings, and forward-thinking discussions. I...
Cybersecurity Update: Understanding the Impact of TunnelVision VPN Exploit on Veterinary Clinics
On May 6, 2024, Leviathan Security Group rocked the cybersecurity world through publication of its research on a vulnerability in VPNs (named TunnelVision) that allows attackers to bypass the encapsulation (or encryption) of data and send traffic outside of the VPN...
What’s in a Name? The Compelling Logic Behind Beloved Brands in Veterinary Medicine
At my daughter's recent graduation, I realized that with my generation's passing, three of my family's surnames would lose their direct bloodlines. In today's diverse family structures, this isn't unusual, but it did make me ponder the significance of a...
Celebrating Small Successes: A Path to Positive Change in Veterinary Medicine
In the demanding world of Veterinary medicine, too often the focus falls on the challenges, failures, and heart-wrenching moments of loss. However, shifting this focus to celebrate even the smallest daily successes can profoundly impact Veterinary staff, fostering a...
FDA OKs Bovaer, Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient in Dairy Cattle
Source: AgriPulse The FDA has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows, according to Elanco Animal Health. Feeding cows a tablespoon of Bovaer can cut methane emissions by about 30%, equivalent to...
A Medical Mystery: Why does Central Florida see so many Leprosy Cases?
Source: Tampa Bay Times In Gainesville, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer of the University of Florida examines a dead armadillo for signs of infection, suspecting it may carry leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Florida has seen a rise in leprosy cases,...
Veterinarians Advised to Watch for Drug-Resistant Ringworm Infections
Source: AVMA News U.S. public health officials are alerting veterinarians about antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly infectious fungus. Emerging a decade ago in the Indian subcontinent, this fungus is now a global...
A Genetic Mutation Predisposes Retrievers to Obesity
Source: Veterinary 33 A recent study published in Science Advances found that a genetic mutation in Labrador and flat-coated retrievers predispose them to obesity. The mutation affects the leptin-melanocortin pathway, leading to increased hunger and lower resting...
A Voice For The Voiceless: UF Holds First Animal Forensic Investigations Conference
Source: WUFT Veterinary forensic experts are essential in animal abuse cases, providing a unique skill set to investigate non-human victims. The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory hosted its first Animal Forensic Investigations...
Does the U.S. Swine Industry Need a New Surveillance Approach?
Source: National Hog Farmer Of the 183 countries in the World Organization of Animal Health, only 67 are free of foot-and-mouth disease, and only 38 are free of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) has been reported in 60 countries...
Dogs Play a Key Role in Veterinary College’s Brain Cancer Trial
Source: Virginia Tech News Lucy, a 12-year-old dog, is part of a transformative brain cancer study at Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This research focuses on histotripsy, a cutting-edge therapy using focused ultrasound to precisely...
Dogs Can Imitate Human Actions From Videos
Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the "Do as I Do" training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate human actions...
Can a New Drug Help Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives?
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs' lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical study....
Police Seek Info in Poisoning of Three Wolves, Two Eagles, Cougar, Coyote, Dogs in Oregon
Source: Statesman Journal Officials in Wallowa County, Oregon, are offering a $25,000 reward for information on the illegal poisoning of three gray wolves, two golden eagles, and other wildlife. This incident is part of a series of poisonings that have killed 19...
Maryland Governor Signs New Law Restricting Non-Competes for Healthcare and Veterinary Professionals: 5 Key Takeaways For Employers
Source: JDSUPRA A new Maryland law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore on April 25, significantly limits non-compete agreements for healthcare and Veterinary professionals. Effective June 1, non-competes for licensed Veterinary practitioners and technicians will be void....
Rogers Veterinarian Clinic Installs Microchip Check Station For Lost Pets
Source: KNWA Fox 24 The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, has introduced a 24/7 microchip check station outside its building to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly. Megan Blackburn, the clinic's practice manager, emphasizes the importance of...
Miniature Poodle Wins Best in Show at 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle "Sage" won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche, Sage,...
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Launches Shop.Hillspet.com and New Donation Program to Support Animal Shelters
Source: PR Newswire Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill's Science Diet through the new site, Hill's will donate $1 to a participating...
Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio Announce Partnership to Enhance the Product Offering for Distributors and Veterinarians
Source: Business Wire Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio have partnered to launch KeraVet Gel, an innovative wound care product for dogs and cats. KeraVet Gel, a reformulation of the FDA-cleared human product KeraStat Gel, includes a bitterant to reduce licking by...
Boehringer Ingelheim Unveils New R&D Laboratory in St. Joseph, Mo., Pioneering the Future of Animal Health Products
Source: PR Newswire Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory at its St. Joseph, Mo. location on May 3, 2024. This innovative late-stage R&D lab, unique in the U.S., aims to streamline the transition of products...