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Kelly Clay (1975 – 2024) to be Honored at 2025 VMX
Source: IDEXX Kelly Clay, a cherished colleague and advocate for Veterinary innovation, is remembered for her warmth, dedication, and impactful contributions to veterinary care. Renowned for her collaborative spirit, Kelly was a solution provider and a thought partner...
DeKalb County Breaks Ground on ‘Pet Neighborhood’ to Address Shelter Overcrowding
Source: Fox 5 Atlanta DeKalb County, Georgia, has launched an innovative "pet neighborhood" project to alleviate severe overcrowding at its animal shelter. The facility, designed for 230 dogs with a maximum capacity of 400, is currently housing over 600 dogs, with an...
Clemson Breaks Ground on Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Clemson News Clemson University and South Carolina leaders celebrated a historic milestone with the groundbreaking of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, the state’s first veterinary college. Named after Senator Harvey S. Peeler Jr., a...
Veterinary Colleges Build Educational Pipelines to Food Animal, Rural Medicine
Source: AVMA News Rural communities in the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinarians specializing in food animals and public health, essential for maintaining the nation’s livestock and food supply. Despite efforts, most Veterinary students pursue careers with...
Mississippi State Veterinarians Save Puppy’s Legs After Arkansas Couple Spends Wedding Funds for Surgery
Source: WJTV 12 News A young Arkansas couple, Dylan McCay and Emily Roberts, drove 330 miles to Mississippi State University’s Animal Health Center to save Maple, a 10-month-old Goldendoodle severely injured in a car accident. After discovering Maple through a social...
Hill’s Pet Announces Sustainably Grown Rice Collaboration for Riceland Carbon Ready Program
Source: Pet Age Riceland Foods and Hill’s Pet Nutrition have partnered to launch the Riceland-Hill’s Pet Nutrition Sustainable Rice Program as part of the 2024 Riceland Carbon Ready program. This initiative incentivizes Riceland farmer-members to adopt climate-smart...
Officials Monitoring Avian Flu in Mammals in the Canadian Arctic
Source: CBC Wildlife officials in Nunavut are expanding efforts to test animal species for avian flu (H5N1), following the territory's first confirmed case in a northern fulmar near Resolute Bay. Though the virus is not believed to be widespread in the North, global...
New York’s Ban on Retail Pet Sales Takes Effect Soon
Source: Finger Lakes 1 A new law in New York bans the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in retail pet stores to combat the harmful "puppy mill to pet store" pipeline. Violators face fines of up to $1,000 per violation. The legislation encourages adoption through humane...
Arkansas State Veterinary School Gets Funding Boost
Source: Today's Veterinary Business The Arkansas State University System board of trustees has approved a $30.6 million bond issue to fund the construction of the College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro, slated to open in 2026. This will be Arkansas' first public...
New Texas A&M Hospital to Open in 2027
Source: Today's Veterinary Business The Texas A&M University System’s board of regents has approved a $181 million Clinical Veterinary Teaching and Research Complex for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, set to open in August 2027. This...
Watched like a Hawke: Horse injured during wildfire recovers thanks to dedicated CSU veterinarians
Source: Colorado State University News Hawke, a seven-year-old horse, sustained severe fetlock injuries during an emergency evacuation amid the Alexander Mountain Fire. After initial stabilization by on-site veterinarians, he underwent advanced treatment at CSU’s...
Survey Reveals 81% of Americans Would Rely on Pet Tech for Pet Care to Reduce Vet Visits
Source: PR Newswire A survey by HostingAdvice.com highlights a growing trend among U.S. pet owners who increasingly use technology for pet care, with 96% adopting smart devices to monitor their animals' health. These tools offer alternatives to routine vet visits,...
ADM Joins Mars Petcare, Royal Canin to Bring Regenerative Agriculture to Pet Food Industry
Source: Pet Age ADM, Mars Petcare US, Inc., and Royal Canin are collaborating to integrate regenerative agriculture practices into the pet food industry. This initiative incentivizes farmers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska to adopt sustainable techniques like cover...
Jennifer Aniston Introduces LolaVie’s Puppy Love Dog Shampoo to Support Animal Rescue
Source: Pet Age Jennifer Aniston’s LolaVie haircare line has launched Puppy Love Dog Shampoo, a luxurious, pH-balanced grooming product designed to make bath time a bonding experience for dogs and their owners. Infused with coconut, probiotic peptides, colloidal oats,...
A One Health Approach to Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals
Source: Innovation News Network Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global challenge affecting human, animal, plant, and environmental health. It occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, threatening the effectiveness of...
New Jersey’s First Veterinary School Unveils Community Engagement Mobile Unit at Merck Animal Health Headquarters
Source: Rowan University Rowan University’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, with a $500,000 gift from Merck Animal Health, unveiled its new Shelter Medicine & Community Engagement Mobile Unit. The 40-foot, custom-built vehicle includes a surgical suite,...
Ceva to Build Vaccine Manufacturing Plant in Hungary
Source: Feedstuffs Ceva Animal Health, a global leader in animal health, is expanding its European vaccine manufacturing capabilities with a new facility in Monor, Hungary. This 7,000 sq. m plant, equipped with advanced technologies, will focus on producing...
Vaccinated and Loved: Petco Love Distributes 3 Millionth Free Pet Vaccine
Source: The Malaysian Reserve Petco Love, a national nonprofit, has reached a milestone in its "Vaccinated and Loved" initiative by administering its three millionth free pet vaccine. Since launching in August 2021, the program has provided free vaccinations to...
Sales of Antibiotics For Livestock is at Lowest Level Since Record Started
Source: Farmer's Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain...
AquaExpo Panel: Retailers’ Increasing Shrimp Welfare Demands Will Require Cooperation Across the Supply Chain
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry's success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The...
DAFM To Set Up Animal Health and Biosecurity Advisory Measure
Source: Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver training and advisory services in animal health and biosecurity for on-farm advisors. This initiative, part of the EU Rural Development...
Washington State Veterinarian Issues Warning on Equine Herpes Virus in Spokane County
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two horses in Spokane County, Washington, have died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), prompting the Washington State Department of Agriculture to issue warnings and implement quarantines. The virus, which causes...
Veterinarian Is Begging People to Stop Giving Their Dogs These Treats During the Holidays
Source: Pet Helpful Veterinarian Dr. Adam Christman warns pet owners about potentially harmful holiday treats for dogs, advising caution with popular options like frosted dog cookies and dyed chew treats, which can cause digestive issues or even pancreatitis. While...
Coated Seeds Turn Birds Into Mosquito-Killing Machines
Source: C & EN Researchers in California and Colorado are testing an innovative mosquito control method using ivermectin-coated birdseed to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of West Nile virus. Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, paralyzes and kills...
Kids Encouraged to Send Artwork to Veterinarian to Cheer Up Pets
Source: ABC Action News Fetch Emergency and Specialty Centers in Brandon, Florida, has introduced Sketch for Fetch, a heartwarming program that combines art and animal care to brighten the lives of hospitalized pets. Led by veterinarian Jocelyn Hogan, the initiative...