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USDA to Distribute Rabies Vaccine for Wildlife in Tennessee, Virginia
Source: WJHL The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with health departments in Tennessee and Virginia, is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to curb the westward spread of rabies, particularly among...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 Detected in Multiple Runnels County Rabbits
Source: Big Country Homepage Multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County, Texas, have tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2), marking the 35th confirmed county in Texas since March 2020. The disease affects both wild and domestic...
How Bats Avoid Crashing into One Another
Source: Popular Science Scientists have discovered how bats avoid crashing into each other when emerging in dense swarms from caves: they adapt their echolocation behavior. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers tracked...
Wildlife Injuries on the Rise as Urban Development Forces Animals Closer to Pets
Source: WPTV Four baby opossums are recovering at the Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie after their mother was fatally injured in a dog attack and had to be euthanized. The incident occurred when local resident Lori Isenhower’s dog found and attacked the mother...
U.S. Honeybee Deaths Soar, and Grocery Store Bills Could Take the Hit
Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to...
US Judge Dismisses Most of Consumer Lawsuit Over Veterinary Service Prices
Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most of a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostics company accused of inflating the cost of animal health services through exclusive contracts with veterinary practices. Chief U.S. District Judge...
USU Working to Combat Veterinarian Shortage with New Veterinary Program
Source: KSL News Radio 102.7FM Utah State University (USU) has launched a new 4-year Veterinary degree program—the first and only veterinary school in Utah—aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing veterinarian shortage. Previously part of a joint program...
The Latest Policy Issues on the Veterinary Horizon
Q1 and Q2 started off with a bang addressing old and new issues commanding attention from the pet healthcare industry, Veterinary professionals, and Veterinary educators. This month’s column will catch readers up on three issues under the spotlight, with two of the...
The Silent Weight of Being a Hard Worker in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine is filled with passionate, committed professionals—technicians, assistants, veterinarians, client service representatives, educators, researchers, and more—who often go above and beyond for their patients, clients, colleagues, or cause. If you’ve...
Thrive Pet Healthcare Secures New Financing Providing $350+ Million of Enhanced Liquidity to Drive Future Growth
Source: PR Newswire Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national network of over 360 Veterinary hospitals, has completed a new financing transaction that provides over $350 million in enhanced liquidity and extends the maturity of all its debt instruments. The transaction, fully...
The Good, Bad, and Funny Updates From The Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit
I’m calling this month’s updates “The Good, Bad, and Funny” because there is so much information to pass along from The Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit – most of it is good! The Global Pet Expo is a good meeting to discover new and innovative pet products, uncover...
Investing in Vets: Why Human Connection is the Best ROI
The Veterinary profession is no longer just about animals and the people who love them. It’s also about spreadsheets, EBITDA margins, and multi-year investment cycles. Over the past 15 to 20 years, private equity and venture capital have flooded into the Veterinary...
New Texas A&M, VetRec Collaboration to Support Increased Efficiency At Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Source: PR Newswire The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has partnered with VetRec, a leading Veterinary AI assistant, to modernize clinical operations at its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). This collaboration...
Navigating Compensation and Benefit Negotiations: A Guide for New and Experienced Veterinarians
As I’m wrapping up teaching at a few Veterinary schools this year, I’m getting a lot of questions around tips for navigating contract negotiations. While this article is hopefully timely for new graduates, the principles and strategies are universal and can be...
A Commonsense Approach to Setting Veterinary Fees
Setting fees in a Veterinary practice is no walk in the park. It’s one of the trickiest tasks a practice owner faces. Charge too little, and with rising costs, your profits dwindle to the “running on fumes” zone (not fun). Charge too much, and you risk being labeled...
Lock It Down: Physical Device Security for a Safer Veterinary Practice
When we talk about cybersecurity, images of hackers furiously typing away in dark basements come to mind. But often, the real threat to your Veterinary hospital’s data isn't some distant cybercriminal—it’s an unlocked computer left unattended at the front desk....
More Vet Schools Won’t Save Us: Why We Must Rethink Veterinary Efficiency and Career Sustainability
Everywhere you look, new Veterinary schools are set to open their doors, promising to solve the profession’s staffing crisis. Yet if we simply flood the pipeline with more graduates without addressing why so many veterinarians leave clinical practice, we’re not fixing...
The Rise of ‘No-Show Energy’ and the Cost of Digital Overload
Ever RSVP’d to an event with the best intentions, only to bail at the last minute? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, committing to events and then not attending—a phenomenon we’ll call “no-show energy”—is becoming increasingly common. The No-Show...
The Power of Mentoring: Building a Successful Program in the Workplace
Mentorship is more than a buzzword — it’s a proven strategy that leads to growth, builds leadership, and strengthens company culture. In fact, a well-structured mentoring program can improve employee retention, accelerate development, and create a sense of purpose and...
Pet Advocacy Network Introduces New Program
Source: Pet Food Processing The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) is launching a new grassroots initiative called The Network of Advocates, aimed at empowering professionals within the pet industry to engage in policy advocacy. Set to go live this month, the free platform...
Texas A&M Researcher William Murphy Named 2025 SEC Professor Of The Year
Source: Texas A&M University Dr. William Murphy of Texas A&M University has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Professor of the Year, the highest honor awarded to faculty by the SEC. A renowned genomicist, Murphy is recognized for his...
Petszel Surpasses 500,000 Annualized Pet Adoptions, Announces Upcoming Launch of Teleadvice for Adopters
Source: PR Newswire Petszel, a leading platform for post-adoption pet support, has surpassed 500,000 annualized pet adoptions and partnered with over 200 animal welfare organizations across the U.S. The milestone represents not only a growing user base but also...
APHIS Further Postpones Effective Date for Horse Protection Act Final Rule
Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule's effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and later...
Why Veterinarians Say Not To Feed Horses Grass Clippings
Source: KY 3 As spring arrives and pastures flourish, veterinarians are warning horse owners to avoid feeding grass clippings to their animals. Though it may seem harmless, grass clippings—especially when tightly packed—can ferment quickly, producing gases that may...
Don’t Horse Around When It Comes To Bumps: Understanding Equine Skin Tumors
Source: Texas A&M University While many skin lumps on horses are harmless, others may be cancerous and require prompt veterinary care, says Dr. Leslie Easterwood of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Common noncancerous bumps, like eosinophilic...