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Richmond Vet Nurse Creates ‘Animalance RVA’ to Transport Pets in Need
Source: CBS 6 News Richmond Veterinary nurse Becky Lacy has launched Animalance RVA, a specialized pet transport service in Richmond to assist pet owners facing mobility or transportation challenges. With over 20 years of experience, Lacy was part of the team that...
Infectious Parasite Found in Invasive Snail Species, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Says
Source: Atlanta News First The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has detected rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, in invasive apple and mystery snails found in the state. Originally from South America and East Asia, these snails are illegal in Georgia. Rat...
Deadly Virus Spreading in Tenderloin’s Canine Population
Source: The San Francisco Standard A deadly outbreak of parvovirus, a highly contagious and often fatal illness in dogs, is spreading in San Francisco’s Tenderloin and SoMa neighborhoods. Cases have surged since 2022, particularly in areas with high numbers of...
Democratizing Cancer Care
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment for dogs, offering targeted therapies based on tumor DNA. With nearly six million canine cancer diagnoses annually and only 600 Veterinary oncologists in the U.S., most dogs...
New Veterinary Certificate in Anesthesia and Sedation is Launched
Source: dvm 360 A new Veterinary certificate program, Foundations of Anesthesia and Sedation Veterinary Certificate, has been launched to enhance anesthesia competency in U.S. Veterinary practices. Developed by Parnell and IGNITE Veterinary Solutions, the self-paced...
American Bald Eagles are Having a Moment, Ecologically and Culturally
Source: AP News The bald eagle, once an endangered species, has made a remarkable comeback. Once reduced to a single nest in New Jersey in the 1980s, the eagle population has surged to nearly 300 in the state, leading to its removal from endangered lists. The banning...
How Vet Schools are Trying to Address the Mental Health Challenges Plaguing Veterinarians
Source: PBS News Veterinarians face significant mental health challenges, with suicide rates twice as high as the general population. Chelsea Van Thof, a veterinarian, lost her partner and vet school classmate, Peter Tripp, to suicide, highlighting the emotional toll...
‘Perfect Rat Storm’: Urban Rodent Numbers Soar as the Climate Heats, Study Finds
Source: The Guardian Rat populations are surging in major cities globally due to rising temperatures, according to a study published in Science Advances. Researchers analyzed rat sightings and infestation reports from 16 cities, finding significant increases in 11,...
Legislation Supports Murray State Veterinary Medicine School
Source: Radio NWTN Support is growing for the establishment of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University as Kentucky's 2025 legislative session progresses. House Bill 153, introduced by State Representative Mary Beth Imes with 20 co-sponsors, seeks to...
Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Natural Dog Food Across 8 States Over Salmonella Risk
Source: CBS News Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 5,700 lbs. of its Natural Mix dog food due to salmonella contamination, affecting products distributed in eight states: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island....
Bear That Attacked Man in Pennsylvania Had Rabies, Officials Confirm
Source: NBC News A bear that attacked a man in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was confirmed to have rabies, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced. The bear exhibited abnormal behavior by aggressively approaching and attacking Andrew Neirer, biting and scratching him...
Watch a Miles-Long Cluster of Dolphins Captured on Drone Video
Source: AP News A rare “super pod” of over 1,500 Risso’s dolphins was filmed in Carmel Bay, off California's central coast. Captain Evan Brodsky of Monterey Bay Whale Watch captured drone footage of the unusual event, as Risso’s dolphins typically travel in much...
Deer Farmers Want to use Genetics to Address Chronic Wasting Disease in Senate Bill
Source: Indiana Public Media Indiana Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) proposes allowing deer farmers to breed deer with genetic markers for resilience to chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer similar to mad cow disease. While deer farmers support...
Southern Utah Cities Take New Approach to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Owners
Source: Fox 13 Salt Lake City Ivins and Santa Clara, two cities in southern Utah, have introduced an innovative way to reunite lost pets with their owners by installing an outdoor RFID scanner. This 24/7 public microchip scanner, located in front of the Ivins police...
UQ Team Finds Relative of Deadly Hendra Virus in the US
Source: The University of Queensland Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified Camp Hill virus, the first henipavirus detected in North America, found in shrews in Alabama. Henipaviruses, like Hendra and Nipah viruses, are known for causing severe...
$7.2M Supports 30 Livestock and Forage Research Projects
Source: Sask Today The federal and Saskatchewan governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related research projects in the province, with total funding reaching $7.2 million after contributions from industry partners....
Veterinary Insecticides May Be Killing Off Our Songbirds
Source: VetSurgeon.org A University of Sussex study, published in Science of the Total Environment and funded by Songbird Survival, has linked Veterinary insecticides to increased mortality in British songbirds. Researchers analyzed 103 nests of blue and great tits,...
LSU veterinary professor wins 2025 Westminster Veterinarian of the Year Award
Source: WBRZ Dr. Sara Lyle, an associate professor at LSU specializing in theriogenology, has been named the Westminster Veterinarian of the Year, becoming the first LSU veterinarian to win the prestigious award. Selected from four finalists, Dr. Lyle will attend...
AAVMC Names 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort, Awards $300,000 in Scholarship Funds
Source: AAVMC The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, has announced the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort. This program supports underrepresented second-year Veterinary students through $20,000...
Copy Cats: Kitties Mirror Each Other’s Faces to Get Along
Source: Science.Org Research led by Brittany Florkiewicz at Lyon College reveals that cats mimic each other’s facial expressions, much like humans and other social mammals, as a means of building social bonds. This phenomenon, known as rapid facial mimicry (RFM), was...
AAVMC Announces Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort
Source: dvm 360 The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, announced the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort, a program designed to support underrepresented second-year Veterinary students with financial...
NAVC Announces 2024 VETTY Award Winners
Source: dvm 360 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announced the 2024 VETTY Awards winners, celebrating marketing excellence in the animal healthcare industry. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in advertising, promotions, education materials,...
2025 Pet Care Innovation Prize: Purina Awards $125K to Five US-Based Pet Startups
Source: Pet Age Five innovative pet care startups have been named finalists in the ninth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize, powered by Purina. Selected from nearly 150 global applicants, these startups will each receive $25,000 in prize money and mentorship support...
Veterinarian Named Top Job of 2025
Source: Veterinary Practice News Veterinarian has been named the top job of 2025 by Indeed, emphasizing its growing importance as a profession merging specialized expertise with meaningful connections. Indeed's annual rankings, based on salary, growth, and...
Migrating Birds Sing to Team Up with Other Species
Source: Scientific American New research reveals that solitary songbirds, such as grosbeaks and warblers, may cooperate across species during their nocturnal migrations. Traditionally thought to rely solely on instinct and memory, these birds use specific...