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PetScreening Closes $80M in Series B Funding for Pet Policy Management Software
Source: Pet Age PetScreening, a leader in pet policy management software for rental housing, has secured $80 million in Series B funding led by Volition Capital and Guidepost Growth Equity. The funding will support market expansion, team growth, and new...
This Iditarod Musher is Racing with Mostly Rescue Dogs from Alaska Shelters
Source: Alaska Public Musher Justin Olnes is competing in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race with a unique team—11 of his 15 dogs are rescues from Alaska shelters. His lead dog, Fly, adopted from Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control, has proven to be an...
Greater Boston’s Housing Crisis is also Making Pets Homeless, Local Shelters Say
Source: MassLive Massachusetts' housing crisis is forcing many residents to surrender their pets, with shelters seeing a sharp increase in housing-related pet abandonments. The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL Boston) and the Massachusetts Society for the...
Tuskegee Lays Off 10 Veterinary School Faculty and Staff
Source: Vin News Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine has laid off 10 employees, citing staffing adjustments as part of efforts to enhance academic programs. The layoffs, which did not affect academic leadership, come amid ongoing challenges for the...
Creative Science Acquires Infiniti Medical LLC and Orthomed UK Ltd., Expanding Veterinary Innovation Portfolio
Source: PR Newswire Creative Science, a CIMA Animal Health company, has acquired Infiniti Medical LLC and its subsidiary Orthomed UK Ltd, two leading brands in Veterinary interventional radiology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedics. This acquisition...
VetPartners Unveils Industry-Changing Veterinary Team Utilization Guide
Source: VetPartners VetPartners has introduced the Veterinary Team Utilization Guide, a free digital resource designed to help Veterinary practices enhance efficiency, teamwork, patient care, and revenue. Accessible via desktop or mobile, the guide covers essential...
Study Shows Yellowstone Bison are a Single Breeding Herd
Source: dvm 360 A new study by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that Yellowstone National Park’s bison population, once thought to be two distinct herds, has become a single, interbreeding population of 4,000 to...
Veterinarian Survives Near-Fatal Cattle Chute Injuries, Shares Safety Warning
Source: Marshfield Hub City Times Veterinarian Eric Knock suffered severe injuries in September 2022 when his skull was crushed between a chute frame and squeeze mechanism while working with cattle. Though he avoided surgery, Knock endured multiple skull fractures,...
K-State’s Animal and Veterinary Innovation Center Will Focus on Livestock Pain Management
Source: Sunflower State Radio Kansas State University has been selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine as one of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers to receive funding for advancing regulatory science and Veterinary...
Oregon State University Veterinarians Perform a World-First Heart Procedure on Lamb
Source: Statesman Journal Oregon State University veterinarians performed a groundbreaking heart surgery on Squirt, an 11-day-old ram lamb diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a condition where a blood vessel fails to close after birth. This procedure,...
How Animals Improve Mental Health
Source: Indiana Public Media Interacting with pets has measurable benefits for mental health, as studies show it increases oxytocin, a bonding hormone, and decreases cortisol, a stress hormone. Even brief moments, like petting a dog for two minutes or making eye...
Iditarod 53: Catching Up with New Co-Chief Race Veterinarian Dr. Greg Closter
Source: Alaska News Source Greg Closter has stepped into the role of Co-Chief Veterinarian for the 2025 Iditarod, following the unexpected passing of Dr. Stuart Nelson. Closter, alongside co-chief Erika Friedrich, is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of dog...
Know the Facts: Chronic Wasting, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Diseases in Iowa
Source: Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Iowa’s deer population faces ongoing threats from Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), prompting surveillance and management efforts by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). CWD, a fatal...
Independence Pet Holdings Appoints Munir Hafez as Chief Technology Officer
Source: Pet Age Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) has appointed Munir Hafez as its new chief technology officer (CTO). With over 30 years of experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cloud technologies, Hafez will lead the company’s technology initiatives...
PetVet Veterinary Network Announces Appointment of Eric Enderle as CEO
Source: Pet Age PetVet Care Centers has announced that Eric Enderle will become the new CEO, succeeding founder Gino Volpacchio, effective March 10. Volpacchio will transition to the role of vice chair. Enderle brings over 20 years of leadership experience in patient...
FDA Alert: ADM Recalls Select Pelleted Cattle Nutrition Feed Products
Source: Pet Age ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, is recalling specific pelleted animal feed due to elevated copper levels or insufficient zinc, which could harm cattle. Chronic copper toxicity may lead to gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy,...
Hill’s, APOP Join Forces to Fight Pet Obesity
Source: Pet Food Industry Hill's Pet Nutrition has partnered with the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) to combat the rising pet obesity crisis, affecting nearly two-thirds of U.S. dogs and cats. The collaboration aims to enhance Veterinary communication,...
State Announces Digitization of Plants, Animals Declaration Form
Source: West Hawaii Today Hawaii has launched Akamai Arrival, a pilot program digitizing the Plants and Animals Declaration Form to streamline biosecurity efforts for travelers. Authorized under Act 196 (2024), the initiative aims to improve compliance and protect the...
Humane Society Seeking Donations to Cover Antibiotics Amid Strep Zoo Spread
Source: KRDO The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs urgently needs donations following several suspected cases of Strep Zoo among dogs in their care. One dog has tested positive, while three others had inconclusive results. With over 100 dogs...
Big Animals Have Higher Cancer Risk – but also Evolved Better Defences
Source: New Scientist A comprehensive study of 263 species confirms a link between body size and cancer prevalence, contradicting prior research that suggested no such correlation. George Butler and his team at University College London found that larger animals are...
Thieves Fake Seizure to Steal Puppies From Colorado Pet Store
Source: ABC News Perfect Pets, a pet store in Centennial, Colorado, was robbed for the second time this month when thieves staged a fake medical emergency to steal two English bulldog puppies, each valued at $4,299. Surveillance footage shows one suspect pretending to...
Simple Treatment May Reduce Inflammation and its Side Effects in Expecting Cows
Source: Mars Researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences studied how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help cows during the transition from late pregnancy to milk production, a critical period often marked by high inflammation, poor...
Mars Pledges $27M USD for Tools, Technology and Cash Incentives to Empower…
Source: Mars Mars, in partnership with global dairy supplier Fonterra, has launched the Farmer Forward Program, a five-year, $27 million initiative to help dairy farmers reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The program will provide funding for sustainability-focused...
Athian to Pay US Dairy Farmers $9 Million for Emissions Reduction Efforts
Source: Drovers Athian announced it will distribute over $9 million to livestock producers from the sale of verified Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions to food companies. These reductions were achieved through sustainability practices such as improved...
Ag Meterologists Worry More Drought Lies Ahead
Source: Drovers Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns of worsening drought conditions in the upper Midwest, West, and Southwest as spring approaches. With historical patterns indicating that dry falls often lead to dry springs, farmers and livestock producers face...