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Smithfield Foods First to Publicly File in 2025 for Big US IPO
Source: Reuters Smithfield Foods, a leading U.S. pork producer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SFD," marking its return to U.S. stock markets after more than a decade. Owned by Hong Kong-based WH Group, the world’s...
A New Fund for Ranchers Near Yellowstone Will Help Cover Costs of Brucellosis Quarantine
Source: Wyoming Public Media The newly established East Yellowstone Brucellosis Compensation Fund aims to support ranchers in Park County, near Yellowstone National Park, by offsetting costs associated with brucellosis-related quarantines. Brucellosis, a reproductive...
Baltimore Animal Shelter Halts Dog Intake Due to Uptick in Highly Contagious Respiratory Illness
Source: CBS News The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused dog intakes due to a surge in Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), also known as "kennel cough." Over the past six to eight weeks, cases have risen, with some dogs...
Infectious Diseases / National U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases
Source: My ChesCo The CDC, USDA, and DOI have launched the first National One Health Framework, a collaborative initiative to address zoonotic diseases and their impact on human, animal, and environmental health. Mandated by Congress under the 2023 Consolidated...
On Apache Lands, Progress in a Long War Against Ticks and The Disease They Spread
Source: NPR The San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona faces a persistent outbreak of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria transmitted through tick bites. The outbreak began in...
GoodRx Unleashes “GoodRx for Pets,” Simplifying Access and Reducing Costs for Pet Medications
Source: Business Wire GoodRx has launched GoodRx for Pets, a new platform designed to make pet medications more affordable and accessible. With pet healthcare costs exceeding $13 billion in 2023 and only 3% of pets in the U.S. insured, many pet owners face significant...
The CATalyst Report
Source: Antelligence The CATalyst Council has introduced The CATalyst Report – State of the Cat: Wellness and Nutrition 2024, a detailed resource on feline health and nutrition. Drawing from surveys of 400 veterinarians and over 1,900 cat owners, the report uncovers...
HABRI and Lap of Love Partner to Promote the Power of the Human-Animal Bond During End-of-Life Care for Pets
Source: PR Newswire The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has partnered with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a nationwide provider of in-home pet hospice and euthanasia care, to promote awareness of the human-animal bond during pets’ end-of-life journeys....
American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
Source: Horse Council Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council (AHC), has requested a 60-day delay in implementing the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation, currently set for February 1, 2025. The AHC supports strong protections against the...
Pet Dogs Often Overlooked as Spreader of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella
Source: EurekAlert A Penn State study highlights household dogs as a potential source of zoonotic transmission for antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, a growing public health concern. Researchers found that close human-dog interactions and improper food handling can...
Bill Regulating Pet Insurance in Montana Receives Positive Reception
Source: NBC Montana Montana lawmakers are considering House Bill 78, the Adoption of a Pet Insurance Model Act, to strengthen and regulate pet insurance in the state. Discussed in a House Business and Labor Committee hearing, the bill aims to standardize regulations,...
Petvivo Holding, Inc. Announces Partnership Engagements With Vedco, Inc. and Clipper Distributing, LLC
Source: Global Newswire PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV & PETVW), a biomedical technology company specializing in adapting human medical technologies for Veterinary use, has announced new distribution partnerships with Vedco Inc. and Clipper Distributing, LLC....
SPCA Investigates Man Allegedly Posing as Veterinarian for Animal Cruelty in Monterey County
Source: CBS News The SPCA Monterey County is investigating a man accused of impersonating a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas, engaging in unlicensed Veterinary practices, and causing animal cruelty. The suspect allegedly performed examinations, prescribed...
CVTEA Announces Policy Changes, Decisions
Source: AVMA The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) had an eventful year, accrediting over 200 Veterinary technology programs, updating accreditation standards, and publishing statistics. In 2023, 5,162 veterinary technicians...
‘Good boy!’ Truffle-Sniffing Dogs are Helping Uncover Hidden Underground Ecosystems
Source: Science.org Heather Dawson, a University of Oregon biology Ph.D. student, and her golden retriever, Rye, are uncovering hidden truffle biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest. Rye’s remarkable nose has located thousands of truffles across 50+ genera, including...
Amanda Price Named as a New State Veterinarian
Source: Cache Valley Daily The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has appointed Dr. Amanda Price as the state veterinarian. Dr. Price, who holds a BS, MS, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis, brings extensive experience in food animal...
Cat Declawing is Now Illegal in Massachusetts
Source: CBS News Massachusetts has banned cat declawing, making it the third state to do so, alongside New York and Maryland. Governor Maura Healey signed the legislation, which animal advocates call a significant step toward preventing what they describe as an...
Your Reporter Efforts Underway to Stop Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado With Popular Vote
Source: CBS News A group opposing Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan is pushing for a 2026 ballot initiative to repeal the program. Patrick Davis, campaign manager for Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy, is leading the effort, citing increased opposition to...
FDA Posts Warning Letters to Six Sellers of Unapproved Seizure Drugs for Animals
Source: Pet Age The FDA has issued warning letters to six companies selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in dogs and cats. These products, available online and lacking FDA approval or veterinary oversight, have not been evaluated for safety or...
‘Nap Time’ Pilot Program for Dogs Launches at Dartmouth SPCA
Source: CTV News The Dartmouth SPCA in Nova Scotia has launched a pilot program called "Operation Hit Snooze," introducing a daily nap time for shelter dogs between 11 a.m. and noon. During this period, lights in the dog rooms are dimmed, and soothing music or...
New Grant Supports Research on The Link Between Small Animal Adoption and Human Well-Being
Source: dvm 360 The human-animal bond offers numerous health benefits, including reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improved mental health, and has been studied extensively in relation to dogs and cats. However, a new UK study, supported by HABRI, aims to...
Northern Giant Hornet Eradicated From the United States
Source: dvm 360 The northern giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been successfully eradicated from the United States, according to the USDA and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This milestone marks the culmination of a 5-year collaborative effort...
Pets and Owners Reunite as Los Angeles County Fires Calm Down
Source: CBS News As wildfires in Los Angeles County subside, evacuees are reuniting with their pets, thanks to shelters like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA). May Wong, displaced by the Eaton Fire, was separated from her...
2025 VHMA Emerging Leaders Program Recipients Announced: Kaitlyn Behling and Victoria Lattig
Source: VHMA The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) has announced Victoria Lattig and Kaitlyn Behling-Mikesell as recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Program Scholarship, recognizing their leadership and commitment to advancing Veterinary practice...
Local Students Scrub in as Veterinarians for a Day, Gaining Hands-On Experience and Immersive Training at the World’s Largest Veterinary Conference
Source: PR Newswire The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and blendVET will host the third annual Believe & Belong in Veterinary Medicine program on January 28, 2025, during the 42nd Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando, FL. This initiative...