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‘About As Close To Aliens As We’ll Ever Get.’ Can AI Crack Animal Language?
Source: Science.org Finalists for the $100,000 Dolittle Prize are breaking ground in AI-powered interspecies communication, exploring how animals—from dolphins to cuttlefish—may be engaging in meaningful exchanges. The winning project focused on dolphins’ shared,...
Decades-Long Mystery Of Ginger Cats Revealed
Source: BBC Scientists from Kyushu University in Japan and Stanford University in the U.S. have solved a long-standing genetic mystery behind why ginger cats have their distinctive coloring. Their research revealed that the ARHGAP36 gene—found in melanocytes, which...
State Veterinarians Recommend Key Vaccinations For Horses Ahead Of Summer
Source: KXII.com The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals against four potentially deadly diseases: West Nile Virus, sleeping sickness, tetanus, and rabies. State veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall emphasizes...
Tick-Borne Disease Leaves Cape Elizabeth Couple’s Dog Battling Blindness
Source: News Center Maine Veterinarians in Maine are seeing a rise in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a tick-borne disease that, while less known than Lyme disease, can be fatal in pets if left untreated. A Cape Elizabeth couple shared their experience after their...
Innovators Take Center Stage at AHNTI USA 2025
The Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA 2025 (AHNTI USA 2025) was the perfect conference to meet with tech startups and innovators. The conference highlighted several emerging trends shaping the future of the Animal Health industry, including...
Uncertain Economy? A Thoughtful Look Ahead at the Market for Veterinary Services
After a nice post-pandemic run, a bit of uncertainty crept into the U.S. stock market near the end of 2021, resulting in a somewhat turbulent time for most of the following year. In fact, the widespread concern about a potential looming recession during 2022 prompted...
Beyond the Inbox: How Modern Phishing Attacks Target Veterinary Teams on Email, Text, and Chat
Email remains a vital communication tool in every Veterinary hospital—from scheduling with vendors to coordinating patient care. But today’s Veterinary teams aren’t just relying on email. With increased use of platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, LinkedIn, and even...
Cultivating Intrapreneurs: The Hidden Key to Retaining Talent and Driving Innovation in Veterinary Medicine
The landscape of Veterinary ownership is shifting. Fewer veterinarians today view sole ownership as their end goal, but that doesn’t mean ownership is losing its appeal. In fact, co-ownership models and partnerships are gaining popularity, reflecting a growing desire...
Guest Commentary: Bill Could Help Reverse State’s Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Idaho Press Idaho is among many rural states facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, particularly those serving large animal and agricultural operations. Sixteen Idaho counties are officially designated as Veterinary shortage areas due to population...
The 2025 Veterinary Hybrid Model: A Hiring and HR Game-Changer
Running a Veterinary practice is like conducting an orchestra: every section—clients, staff, and finances—needs to hit the right note. Get it wrong, and you’re either swamped with urgent cases, burning out your team, or so slow that staff are reorganizing the supply...
Veterinary Internships: A Strategic Step or Financial Setback?
I recently wrapped up my last week of class for the Spring 2025 semester and as we discussed topics around career development, questions around the value of internships came up repeatedly. The value, and role, of internships is often a hotly debated topics with...
You Asked, I Answered—You Ignored Me: The Emotional Toll of Unheeded Advice from Veterinary Professionals
If you have worked in Veterinary medicine, in any role, chances are you’ve found yourself in this familiar (and frustrating) position: a friend, neighbor, or family member asks for your expert opinion about something pet-related—whether it's what species or breed of...
No-Show Energy in the Workplace: When “Yes” Becomes “Oops, I Forgot”
Last month, I wrote about No-Show Energy and its impact on the future of Vet med. Let’s talk about a growing workplace vibe that no one asked for but everyone’s feeling: no-show energy. You know the one—where people commit to meetings, check-ins, tasks, or even just...
South Carolina’s First Veterinary School Takes Shape at Clemson
Source: Insight into Academia Clemson University has broken ground on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), marking South Carolina’s first Veterinary school and aiming to combat a critical shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas....
Spectrum of Care Looms Large in Debate over Access to Care
The relatively new phrase “Spectrum of Care” appears on the web page of nearly every Veterinary and animal health organization in America. Much like “sustainability” over the past two decades, companies and non-profits have lined up to pay heed (at least...
Never Take Relationships for Granted: The Key to Thriving in Your Professional Life
In today’s digitally driven world, it’s easy to focus on performance, productivity, and metrics. And that includes within the Animal Health industry or the Veterinary profession. On the other hand, it’s relatively easy to forget that at the core of every successful...
Equine Surgeon Receives Top Honor for Veterinary Teaching
Source: Colorado State University Dr. Dean Hendrickson, a renowned equine surgeon and professor in Colorado State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award from the American Association of...
Tony Rumschlag Named Executive Director of Corporate Relations for Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Hoosier Ag Today Dr. Tony Rumschlag, a 1985 Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate, has been appointed executive director of corporate relations for Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, effective March 31. With 35 years of experience in the animal health...
New Perspectives: Why Veterinary Care is so Much More Than You May Think
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary professionals play a vital yet often underappreciated role in animal health and public safety. While most animal owners express deep appreciation for their vets, the 2025 Going Beyond survey by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a...
More Than The Average Veterinarian: U.S. Army Vets Ensure Safety and Security
Source: U.S. Airforce Central U.S. Army Soldiers from the 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services Support (MDVSS) play a vital role in supporting the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing by ensuring the health of military working dogs (MWDs), maintaining food safety, and...
Nebraska to launch Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
Source: National Hog Farmer Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has launched the Rural Veterinarian Grant Program to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor, the program offers $150,000 grants...
Grants Pass Veterinarian Fined After a Dog Dies During Routine Procedure
Source: KOBI 5 In June 2023, a tragic incident occurred at Lincoln Road Veterinary Clinic in Grants Pass, Oregon, when a one-year-old corgi named Alvin died during a routine neutering procedure. Veterinarian Russel Codd discovered Alvin had no heartbeat near the end...
The Price of Pet Care: Understanding Your Veterinary Bills
Source: Eastern Arizona Courier Veterinary care costs can surprise pet owners, as they reflect the full expense of services without the subsidies common in human healthcare. Rising prices are driven by inflation, COVID-19’s economic impact, and major advancements in...
Mizzou Alumnus’ Additional Donation Transformative for Veterinary Cancer Research
Source: Columbia Tribune More than a decade after his family dog received cancer treatment at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center, Cot Fox, a 1971 journalism graduate, has contributed over $10 million to support Veterinary oncology research and...
Penn breaks ground on Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education
Source: Penn Today The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at New Bolton Center, its large-animal hospital. This new 11,800-square-foot clinical skills...