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Cat Attachment Style Impacts Behavior and Hormone Levels, Study Finds
Source: PsyPost A study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science reveals that cats form different attachment styles—secure, anxious, or avoidant—which impact their behavior, stress levels, and oxytocin release. Researchers at South China Agricultural...
Changes To The VTNE Technician Exam Raise Concerns
Source: AAHA The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) application process has undergone major modifications to streamline licensing. Changes include allowing students in AVMA- and CVMA-accredited programs to take the exam in their final semester,...
UC Davis Performs Its First Retinopexy
Source: dvm 360 Tashi, a 7-year-old Shih-Tzu, was diagnosed with retinal detachment in both eyes, leading to vision loss. Seeking treatment, her owners discovered that UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine had recently acquired a state-of-the-art microscope, making...
Mentorship is the Missing Link: How Independent Veterinarians Can Foster Future Owners
Medical mentorship is seen in every job posting catering to new graduate veterinarians. Nearly every new graduate wants to feel supported as they enter the beginning stages of their careers to feel confident in their medical decisions. A robust medical mentorship...
Associate Compensation Models: An Overview
In my previous blog post, I elaborated on a topic (pros and cons of in-house charities) that was borne of questions I received in a professional skill’s class at a veterinary school where I was teaching. This blog has similar roots and as we head into new graduate...
From Practitioner to Industry Voice: How to Share Your Expertise and Become a Recognized Speaker, Advisor, or Thought Leader
Veterinary professionals have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight to share—but too often, their expertise stays within the walls of their practice. If you’ve ever thought about speaking at conferences, advising industry companies, or becoming more involved...
The Dynamics Involved with Return-to-Office (RTO) Mandates
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the global workforce in ways previously unimaginable. Companies, once reluctant to embrace remote work, were forced to adopt work-from-home policies overnight. As the world adapted, many employees found remote work to be not just a...
KSVDL Urges Vigilance For Emerging Cattle Parasite
Source: Kansas Livestock Association The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) is warning livestock producers about Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a red blood cell parasite recently detected in calves imported to Kansas. This parasite causes theileriosis,...
Are More Record Cattle Prices Ahead in 2025?
Source: Drovers Cattle prices have reached record highs in early 2025, driven by historically low herd numbers and strong beef demand. According to CattleFax projections at CattleCon in San Antonio, the U.S. cow herd is at its smallest in 65 years, with total...
Texas A&M board approves Center for Comparative Genomics
Source: Feedstuffs The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the establishment of the Center for Comparative Genomics to advance research in animal genetics. A joint initiative of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the College of Agriculture and...
Ghostbusters Star Ernie Hudson Becomes Pet Rescue Ambassador
Source: PR Newswire Puppy Food Bank, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing food supplies to pet rescue organizations, has announced actor Ernie Hudson as its new national ambassador. Best known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters, Hudson has...
Pet Industry Market Recap 2024: Shifting Trends and Strategic Moves in a Changing Landscape
Source: PR Newswire The pet services industry faced challenges in 2024, including shifting consumer behavior, rising labor costs, and declining revenues, particularly in daycare services. In-home pet care gained market share in urban areas, pressuring traditional...
VCA Shrinks It’s Urgent Care Footprint
Source: VIN News VCA Animal Hospitals is permanently closing at least 17 urgent care centers across five states, marking a shift from its previous expansion strategy. Originally launched in 2022, VCA's urgent care centers aimed to provide same-day or next-day care for...
Study Links Owner Demographics and Canine Nutrition
Source: dvm 360 A study from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) at Texas A&M University and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine found that an owner’s age significantly influences their dog’s diet more than their education or income. Researchers analyzed data...
New Animal Food Ingredient Review Process is Approved by AAFCO
Source: dvm 360 The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved a proposal from Kansas State University’s (KSU) Olathe Innovation Campus to oversee scientific reviews of new animal food ingredient submissions for AAFCO’s Official Publication....
Pet Sustainability Coalition Secures WPA Good Works Grant to Support Environmental Initiatives in the Pet Industry
Source: Pet Sustainability Coalition The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the WPA Good Works program to enhance sustainability efforts in the pet industry. The funding will support initiatives such as promoting eco-friendly...
‘He Was a Gentle Giant’: Owner Mourns Loss of Dog After Attack by Skunk with Rabies
Source: ABC 13 News A rabid skunk attacked a dog named Hagrid in the Forestdale Subdivision of Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed that the skunk tested positive for rabies. Hagrid’s owner, Mary Dietrich, heard barking...
Border Collies Out-Sniff Some Hunting Dogs in Scientific Smell Competition
Source: Popular Science A recent study published in Scientific Reports examined how scent detection ability varies among dog breeds. Surprisingly, border collies—a herding breed—outperformed some traditional hunting dogs like golden retrievers, vizslas, and...
Wake County Animal Center Temporarily Closes Due to Canine Illness
Source: CBS 17 The Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, N.C., is temporarily closing for at least 30 days due to an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo), a contagious respiratory illness in dogs. Three dogs at the shelter have died from the disease,...
‘Fast-Acting Poison’ Suspected in Deaths of More Than 30 Animals in Tucson Including Pets
Source: AZ Central The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating a suspected intentional poisoning that has killed dozens of animals in Tucson. Since late January, authorities have found 32 dead coyotes, three pet dogs, three javelinas, and one raven near...
JBS Donates 3M Livestock Tags to Boost Cattle Traceability in Pará
Source: iGrow News JBS has partnered with stakeholders to donate 3 million livestock tags to improve cattle traceability in Pará, Brazil, aiming to track every head of cattle in the state by 2026. Pará, home to Brazil’s second-largest cattle herd, is the focus of this...
States Join Prop 12 Appeal to SCOTUS
Source: Great American Crop Twenty-three states have joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association in appealing to the Supreme Court to challenge California’s Proposition 12, which regulates nationwide pork farming practices. The appeal follows the Ninth Circuit Court’s...
Weber County Animal Shelter Euthanizes about 20 Dogs Due to Parvo Outbreak
Source: KUTV A parvovirus outbreak at the Weber County Animal Shelter in Ogden, Utah, led to the euthanization of about 20 dogs. Shelter officials addressed concerns on Facebook, clarifying that the no-kill shelter had to follow American Veterinary Medical...
Fear Free® Expands Reach with the Launch of Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Certification
Source: Cision PR Web Fear Free® has launched a new Emergency & Urgent Care Practice Certification to ensure low-stress care for pets in critical situations. This program expands the organization’s mission of reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in animals by...
Feather in Her Cap Association Names Winners for Outstanding Achievements in Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Age The Feather in Her Cap Association celebrated the achievements of women in the Animal Health industry at its eighth annual awards ceremony, honoring leaders for their contributions to Veterinary medicine and innovation. Laurie Hueneke Martens,...