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Colorado Bats are in Trouble. That’s Bad News for the State’s Mosquito Season.
Source: Colorado Sun The emergence of white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats across Colorado is raising concerns about the vital role these creatures play in pest control and the state's economy. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has received reports of sick or dead bats,...
Bird Flu Makes its Way to Another Flock in Michigan
Source: CBS News The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in another flock in Michigan's Newaygo County, marking the seventh flock in the state within two years. MDARD is responding with quarantine measures and depopulating affected birds to...
Mongeese Are Some of the Only Animals that Go to War. Scientists Could Soon Find Out Why
Source: Salon A fearsome matriarchal warlord, the banded mongoose commands a posse of 30, terrifying even honey badgers with her mighty flatulence. With roots dating back over 65 million years, she revels in violence and leads her tribe with ferocity. Mongoose...
Updates to Pet Food Labels and the Effect on Nutritional Evaluation
Source: Today's Veterinary Practice The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new regulations for pet food labels to enhance consumer understanding. Key changes include prominently displaying the term "complete" for balanced foods and...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states
Source: Farm and Dairy Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in dairy cows across eight states, leading to movement restrictions and increased testing. The USDA confirmed cases in North Carolina, South Dakota, and Michigan, with a total of 28 dairy...
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Expands in San Diego
Source: dvm 360 The University of California, Davis, has acquired a building in San Diego to establish the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California, scheduled to open in fall 2025 after renovations. Named after philanthropist Jan Hobbs,...
Multiple States Announce Cattle Import Restrictions
Source: dvm 360 Several U.S. states, including Alabama, Arizona, and California, have imposed restrictions on domestic cattle importations from areas where highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) has been detected, particularly avian influenza Type A H5H1. The...
Antimicrobial drug for cattle and swine receives FDA approval
Source: dvm 360 The FDA has approved Pradofloxacin injection for treating respiratory diseases in cattle and swine. Pradofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone-class antimicrobial, is available by prescription from licensed veterinarians as a single injection. For cattle, it's...
Vet group CVS warns over risk to personal information in cyber-attack
Source: The Guardian CVS Group, a major UK veterinary chain, reported a potential personal data breach following a cyber-attack. Hackers gained unauthorized access to some of its IT systems, causing disruptions across its 500+ locations, mainly in Britain. The company...
Man’s Dog Helps with Schizophrenia Hallucinations
Source: USA Today Kody Green's journey with schizophrenia started in college, leading to drug abuse and prison. Diagnosed at 21, traditional treatments only partly helped. Four years later, Luna, his Jack Russell terrier mix, became his lifeline, aiding him in...
Can Cats get Bird Flu?
Source: USA Today A recent bird flu outbreak in Texas and Kansas has prompted investigations after reports of one human case and infections in dairy cows. The virus, identified as avian influenza A (H5N1), affected cows and one person, causing conjunctivitis. The CDC...
Banfield Foundation Releases 2023 Impact Report
Source: PR Newswire The Banfield Foundation's 2023 Impact Report reveals how $3.3 million in grants facilitated Veterinary care, disaster relief, and preventive care initiatives. The Foundation prioritized underserved communities, providing free preventive care,...
Livestock Respiratory Issues Expected Following Texas Wildfires
Source: Bovine Veterinarian After wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory warns livestock owners of potential respiratory issues in surviving animals due to smoke inhalation. Dr. Alexis Thompson anticipates...
Genetic Mutation Could Cause Severe Reactions from Feline Parasite Preventives
Source: dvm360 A study by WSU's Program for Individualized Medicine revealed that cats with the MDR1 genetic mutation face severe risks from eprinomectin, found in some parasite preventives. The mutation hampers protective mechanisms against the drug, leading to...
Milestone Made: 1000 Veterans Paired with Service Dogs
Source: dvm360 K9s For Warriors celebrates a significant milestone of matching 1,000 veterans with trained service dogs, aiming to prevent veteran suicide by supporting individuals with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Retired Army Staff...
Wood Pushing for Legislation Giving Rural Veterinarians More Grant Opportunities
Source: KMA Land House File 2428, sponsored by State Representative Devon Wood, aims to address the shortage of veterinarians in rural Iowa counties. The legislation, recently passed by a House Appropriations Subcommittee, proposes the creation of a rural Veterinary...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Dairy Cattle
Source: High Plains Journal The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in laboratory samples from older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and...
New Mentorship Program Launches for New ACVIM Diplomates
Source: dvm360 The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), in collaboration with Chewy Health and MentorVet, launched MentorVet Lead, a program designed to support ACVIM diplomates who received their certification within the last 5 years. Sponsored...
Researchers Carry Out First Peer-Reviewed Study of Fecal Microbiota Transplants in Dolphins
Source: Phys.org A collaborative effort between the National Marine Mammal Foundation, the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, and the Gilbert Lab at UCSD School of Medicine and Scripps Institution of Oceanography successfully conducted fecal microbiota transplantations...
U.S. Detects Avian Flu in Milk, Says Dairy Supplies Are Safe
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed avian flu in milk samples from sick cattle in Kansas and Texas, but assured the public of the safety of the milk supply. The virus, typically affecting birds, has now reached mammals. Investigations are...
Veterinary Cancer Test Now Available in Japan
Source: dvm360 VolitionRx Limited has partnered with Fujifilm Vet Systems Co. Ltd to launch the Nu.Q Vet Cancer test for veterinarians in Japan. The agreement allows Fujifilm Vet Systems to sell and perform cancer screenings using the test across its network of...
The State of Women in Vet Med—According to the Data
Source: Newstat There are ongoing gender disparities in Veterinary medicine despite the predominance of women in the field. While 87.3% of current Veterinary school applicants and 88% of Veterinary technicians are female, there remains a lack of gender equality in...
Consumers Identify Health and Wellness for Pet Food
Source: FOOD Engineering The pet food market has witnessed significant growth in new product launches, with about one-third of introductions coming from new companies or brands, surpassing trends in human food. Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel Consulting's director of...
Researchers Use an Edible Blue-Green Algae to Protect Honey Bees Against Viruses
Source: Phys.org Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service have devised an edible antiviral treatment to safeguard honey bees from deformed wing virus (DWV) and other viral threats. DWV and similar viruses have been linked to mass bee colony deaths...
The Veterinarian Shortage vs. Maximizing Practice Efficiency
I have written on multiple occasions about the current shortage of veterinarians in the Veterinary profession, including for this very publication. However, since the shortage has continued (and more than likely will continue), I’d like to address it once again in...