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Vaccinated and Loved: Petco Love Distributes 3 Millionth Free Pet Vaccine
Source: The Malaysian Reserve Petco Love, a national nonprofit, has reached a milestone in its "Vaccinated and Loved" initiative by administering its three millionth free pet vaccine. Since launching in August 2021, the program has provided free vaccinations to...
Sales of Antibiotics For Livestock is at Lowest Level Since Record Started
Source: Farmer's Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain...
AquaExpo Panel: Retailers’ Increasing Shrimp Welfare Demands Will Require Cooperation Across the Supply Chain
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry's success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The...
DAFM To Set Up Animal Health and Biosecurity Advisory Measure
Source: Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver training and advisory services in animal health and biosecurity for on-farm advisors. This initiative, part of the EU Rural Development...
Washington State Veterinarian Issues Warning on Equine Herpes Virus in Spokane County
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two horses in Spokane County, Washington, have died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), prompting the Washington State Department of Agriculture to issue warnings and implement quarantines. The virus, which causes...
Veterinarian Is Begging People to Stop Giving Their Dogs These Treats During the Holidays
Source: Pet Helpful Veterinarian Dr. Adam Christman warns pet owners about potentially harmful holiday treats for dogs, advising caution with popular options like frosted dog cookies and dyed chew treats, which can cause digestive issues or even pancreatitis. While...
Coated Seeds Turn Birds Into Mosquito-Killing Machines
Source: C & EN Researchers in California and Colorado are testing an innovative mosquito control method using ivermectin-coated birdseed to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of West Nile virus. Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, paralyzes and kills...
Kids Encouraged to Send Artwork to Veterinarian to Cheer Up Pets
Source: ABC Action News Fetch Emergency and Specialty Centers in Brandon, Florida, has introduced Sketch for Fetch, a heartwarming program that combines art and animal care to brighten the lives of hospitalized pets. Led by veterinarian Jocelyn Hogan, the initiative...
4-Year-Old Starts Fundraiser for Animal Shelter
Source: WDBJ 7 Four-year-old Noah Beasley of Patrick County, Virginia, has launched a fundraiser for the Patrick County Animal Shelter as part of a new annual tradition started by his mom, Kirsten. Growing up on a farm and passionate about animals, Noah chose this...
New Veterinarian School to be Built by Lyon College
Source: K8 News Lyon College, in partnership with Arkansas State University, is set to open a new College of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, Arkansas. This initiative is part of a $48 million capital project approved by the ASU Board of Trustees. The new campus will...
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Source: AVMA Thanksgiving is a joyful holiday, but it also poses potential hazards for pets. To keep them safe, avoid feeding them fatty foods, poultry bones, or holiday sweets, as these can cause digestive issues or toxicity. Plain, boneless, and skinless turkey is...
Texas A&M University System Regents Pave Way For New Veterinary Teaching, Research Hospital
Source: Texas A&M Today The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a $181 million Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC) for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The...
Veterinary Boilermakers Take Part in Purdue One Health Alumni Reunion
Source: Purdue University News Purdue University hosted its inaugural One Health Alumni Reunion on November 14–16, bringing together over 150 medical professionals, faculty, staff, and students. The event highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration in human, animal,...
Why Do Scarlet Macaws Neglect Their Youngest Chicks?
Source: Forbes Scarlet macaws, known for their vibrant plumage and mate bonds, often neglect some of their chicks, allowing them to starve despite ample food availability. A study by Texas A&M researchers revealed that 45% of scarlet macaw chicks die from...
Study Links Relative Brain Volume to Temperament in Diverse Dog Breeds
Source: Phys Org A study by researchers from the University of Montpellier, the University of Zurich, and other institutions has revealed a connection between relative endocranial volume (REV) and breed function, behavior, and morphology in domestic dogs. Despite...
North Carolina Still Recovering From Historic Hurricane Damage
Source: AVMA Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, devastated western North Carolina in late September, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. The disaster killed 96 people, likely claimed thousands of animal lives, and caused over $53 billion in damages,...
A Twisted Protein Sheds Light on Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Source: Science News Researchers have mapped the first detailed structure of the infectious prion responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer, elk, and moose, revealing a unique 180-degree twist in the protein. This structural...
Scientists Trained AI to Detect Faces in Pain. In Goats.
Source: UF News A University of Florida research team, led by Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve pain assessment in animals, starting with goats. The team filmed goats in pain, such as those with bladder stones, and those...
Cyber Attack Halts Some Local Animal Hospital Operations
Source: KDRV A cyberattack at the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) temporarily shut down its urgent care services, limited emergency room operations, and resulted in the replacement of 30 devices. The breach occurred when staff discovered patient...
Great Falls College gets USDA Grant for Vet Tech Program
Source: The Electric Great Falls College MSU’s Veterinary Technician program has received a $250,000 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support workforce training. The funding helped establish the program, cover accreditation costs,...
Gap Shrinks Between New Graduate, Overall Veterinary Salaries
Source: AVMA News Veterinary salaries have risen in nominal terms, but inflation-adjusted growth has slowed, especially from 2020-2023. New graduates have seen higher starting salaries, averaging $130,000 in 2024, with many also receiving benefits like signing bonuses...
Dog on Death Row Saved By Veterans Law Clinic
Source: Veterinary Practice News Ana Chan, a disabled Army veteran with a traumatic brain injury and partial blindness, relies on her Great Dane, Rodgers, for support in daily tasks. When neighbors accused Rodgers of biting, a judge deemed him dangerous and ordered...
More Than $1.19M in Charity Funds Support Underserved Pets
Source: Veterinary Practice News Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) raised over $1.19 million in October to support underserved pets, including those affected by recent hurricanes in the Southeast. Through its VEG Cares Share Day, over 85 VEG locations decorated...
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine partners with AI-powered scribe VetRec
Source: dvm 360 Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has partnered with VetRec, an AI-powered software for generating clinical notes, to enhance efficiency in Veterinary care. Through this collaboration, Cornell CVM gains unlimited access to...
Lab-Grown Meat is Coming to Pet Food
Source: VIN News Lab-grown meat, first showcased with a $300,000 burger in 2013, has progressed significantly, with a British company, Meatly, becoming the first to gain regulatory approval for lab-grown pet food. Despite high costs, Meatly aims for a 2024 launch,...