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New Forest Ponies Die in Equine Flu Outbreak
Source: AOL A rare outbreak of equine influenza has struck England's New Forest National Park, marking the area's first reported cases in approximately 30 years and resulting in the deaths of at least 10 ponies. Equine influenza is a highly contagious viral...
The Financial Cost of Constant Urgency: Why Living in Reaction Mode Delays Progress
Veterinary medicine teaches us to respond quickly. Every day presents a different challenge that requires attention. A patient arrives unexpectedly. A team member calls out. Equipment needs replacing. A client needs answers. The schedule starts falling behind before...
Is the ‘Jack of All Trades’ Veterinary Hospital Disappearing?
A few months ago, I was speaking at the Midwest Veterinary Conference, and the conversation turned to an open discussion around some of the biggest challenges facing hospitals. One owner was frustrated because clients seemed more resistant to fee increases than they...
Washington’s e-VCPR Law: What Happens Next?
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2247 into law on March 24, 2026. The legislation expands access to Veterinary telemedicine by allowing telehealth relationships under certain circumstances. Electronic VCPR (e-VCPR) is now allowed in Washington when...
How I Bought a Practice That Was Never for Sale
My first practice acquisition may actually be due to divine intervention. I had been talking with a veterinarian for a month about buying his practice. It was not the right deal, but he connected me with a colleague who might be interested in selling. We texted back...
Will There Be Enough Applicants? A Look at the Veterinary Medical Applicant Pool
To help address the well-documented shortage of veterinarians, Veterinary student enrollments across the country are expanding; numerous new programs are being launched, and significant increases in class size are being implemented throughout existing programs. But...
Clubs in VET School: A Guide
Well, it is officially August. Despite the blazing temperatures outside in my home state, it seems that summer is nearing its official end. The final weeks leading up to school starting come with mixed emotions. Of course, there is the dull ache of no more pool...
Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Why Small Wins May Be the Culture Shift Animal Welfare Needs
There is no shortage of headlines telling us why working in animal welfare and Veterinary medicine feels harder than ever. Veterinary care continues to become more expensive. Shelters are caring for more animals with increasingly complex medical and behavioral needs....
The Cat is Out of the Bag
There is a cat in an American house right now who is fourteen years old. She sleeps on the bed. She eats twice a day from a bowl in the kitchen, in the same room where the family eats. She has been to a veterinarian twice in her life. Households like hers are not...
When Someone You Love is Hurting
(Editor’s note: Beckie Mosser is co-author of this article.) There are certain phrases we say almost instinctively when someone is facing a difficult season. “I’m so sorry.” “You’re in my thoughts.” “Let me know if you need anything.” They come from a place of genuine...
The Dimmer Switch Syndrome: Why Every Practice Owner Eventually Needs a Second Set of Eyes
One of the greatest challenges of owning an independent Veterinary practice is that you're living inside it every day. You arrive early, work through appointments, answer questions, solve staffing problems, return calls, review invoices, and somehow try to keep the...
The Perils of Name-Dropping During Job Interviews
Job interviews are delicate conversations. They are not only opportunities for employers to evaluate candidates, but they are also moments when candidates are presenting their professionalism, judgment, and interpersonal awareness. Every word, story, and example...
The Hospitality Gap: Why Veterinary Medicine is Losing Client Trust
A few years ago, a New York restaurant's general manager overheard a table of guests wishing they'd had time for a street-cart hot dog before their flight home. So, he ran outside, bought one for two dollars, and plated it like a course. That small, slightly...
When Clients Ask AI Before They Ask Their Veterinarian: Redefining the Veterinarian-Client Relationship in the Age of AI
Veterinarians should position themselves as expert interpreters of information who integrate scientific evidence with patient-specific clinical judgment.” “The veterinarian must become the information steward.” This morning, I started my day catching up on the news....
AI Guardrails Emerge as Veterinarians Mull Ethics, Safety Risks
Source: VIN News As artificial intelligence becomes more common in Veterinary medicine, regulators and professional organizations are developing guidelines to ensure its safe, ethical, and transparent use. In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Veterinary...
Aiming for a Society That is Better for Both Animals and People Through Veterinary-Engineering Collaboration: the “Quality of all Lives” Project
Source: Eureka Alert Okayama University of Science is pioneering a new interdisciplinary field called Veterinary Medical Engineering, bringing together Veterinary medicine and engineering to develop technologies that improve the wellbeing of both animals and people....
Social Workers in the Veterinary Space
Source: Vet Practice Magazine Veterinary professionals are increasingly expected to support not only animals, but also the emotional, financial, and social needs of their clients—a responsibility that contributes significantly to stress and burnout. To address this...
Can You Be Arrested for Denying your Pet Vet Care? Here’s What NC Law Says.
Source: The News & Observers A recent North Carolina animal cruelty case is drawing attention to the legal responsibilities of pet owners to obtain necessary veterinary care. A Raleigh man faces felony animal cruelty charges after authorities allege he declined...
As Veterinary Costs Climb, Private Equity Ownership of Clinics Draws Scrutiny
Source: PBS News Veterinary care costs have risen approximately 60% since 2014, prompting increased scrutiny of the growing role of private equity in the profession. A recent PBS News Hour report examines how private equity firms and large corporations have rapidly...
Tips for Honey Bees and Beekeepers in Hot Weather
Source: Michigan State University Honey bees can regulate hive temperature across a wide range of conditions, but extreme heat increases stress on colonies and changes their behavior. During hot weather, worker bees collect water, spread it inside the hive, and fan...
CDC Urges People to Prevent Mosquito Bites as West Nile Virus Season Hits a Strong, Early Start
Source: AP News The CDC is urging Americans to protect themselves from mosquito bites as West Nile virus season has started earlier and more intensely than usual. As of June 30, 2026, the agency confirmed at least 48 cases, including 38 severe infections—far above the...
Separating Common Myths from the Reality of Bovine Viral Diarrhea
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) remains one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle, yet misconceptions often weaken prevention efforts. Although its name suggests otherwise, diarrhea is uncommon, with reproductive losses, respiratory...
Electrolytes and Muscle Function in Horses: Essentially Linked
Source: Kentucky Equine Research Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining hydration, muscle contraction, nerve function, and fluid balance in horses. Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are lost through sweat, urine, and feces, with heavy exercise...
Behavior and Health Problems During Short-Distance Transport
Source: Kentucky Equine Research A survey of German horse owners found that even short-distance transportation of less than two hours can cause significant stress and health problems for horses. Of the 258 respondents who completed the survey, one-third reported...
Pigeons Are Surprisingly Good at Detecting Cancer
Source: Popular Science Researchers have discovered that pigeons can accurately detect subtle signs of lung disease in CT scans, offering insights that could improve artificial intelligence tools for medical imaging. In a recent study, six pigeons were trained to...