Source: Scientific American  A 16-foot spade-toothed whale, one of Earth's rarest marine mammals, recently washed ashore in New Zealand's Otago region, allowing scientists a rare opportunity to study this elusive species. First identified in 1874, the spade-toothed...

Source: American Kennel Club  The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), alongside the American Kennel Club (AKC), has announced the first recipients of the AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program awards. Colorado State University and...

Source: Worms and Germs Blog  Shortly after posting, the U.S. CDC revised dog importation requirements, rendering this information historical. Updated information was posted on July 22, 2024. The FAQs, compiled with CVMA and CFIA, address key points about the rules....

Source: The Guardian  New research in France has found that hens can blush and display facial expressions, challenging Mark Twain’s notion that only humans blush. The study, led by Aline Bertin from the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the...

Source: CBS News  Amy Branner's 3-year-old Border Terrier, Oscar, struggles with social interactions at dog parks, becoming unpredictable near other dogs. To address this, Branner uses Sniffspot, an app connecting pet owners with homeowners willing to rent their...

Source: UPI  New U.S. regulations, effective August 1, aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies by tightening entry rules for dogs. These rules require proof of health, age (at least six months), microchipping, and updated vaccination records, along with CDC...

Source: Morningstar  The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC), the largest Veterinary purchasing cooperative in the U.S., has partnered with Elanco Animal Health to improve care quality in TVC member practices. This collaboration offers exclusive savings on Elanco’s wide...

Source: AP News  At a research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains, gene-edited pigs are being raised in highly controlled conditions to explore the future of organ transplantation. These pigs, free from contaminants, provide organs for xenotransplantation – the process...

Source: Vin News  Utah State University (USU) aims to establish a Veterinary school with an inaugural class in fall 2025. However, the school is contingent on receiving a "letter of reasonable assurance," a critical step for accreditation from the American Veterinary...

Source: The Bharat Express-News  The first class of Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine students completed their clinical rotations at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW). This partnership allowed students to gain hands-on experience in shelter...

Source: NBC Miami  At the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida, staff use creative methods to keep animals cool during the hot summer. With temperatures reaching the upper 90s Fahrenheit and high humidity, the zoo provides ice and...

Source: World of Showjumping  At the 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, 93 of 95 horses passed the initial Veterinary inspection. Four horses were sent to the holding box for further evaluation, with two passing upon re-inspection. The other two await additional...

Source: CBC The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revised its planned stringent regulations for dogs entering from Canada, which were initially set to take effect on August 1. The original rules required dogs to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and...

Source: The Guardian  In Frigiliana, Spain, three cats—Daisy, Dora, and Manchita—have been stealing a variety of items, including socks, gloves, and baby clothes, amassing over 100 objects monthly. Unlike typical cat behavior of bringing home prey, this phenomenon...

Source: Health Day  Dogs can detect human stress through scent, influencing their emotions and decisions, according to new research from Bristol Veterinary School. The study led by Dr. Nicola Rooney revealed that dogs can sense stress from unfamiliar humans, affecting...

Source: Health Day  Shola, an English Shepherd and former member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, was forced to retire due to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease causing blindness. However, new research from the University of Cambridge has led to a...

Source: Dairy Reporter  Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified stable flies (Stomoxys) as carriers of bacteria causing bovine mastitis, a costly disease for dairy farms. Published in the journal mSphere, the study shows these flies carry...

Source: dvm360 The Maryland Zoo welcomed a new chimpanzee, Rozi, on June 10, 2024. Initially healthy, Rozi's condition declined after a few weeks, prompting intervention from the animal care team. Pamela Carter, the Chimpanzee Forest Area manager, explained that Rozi,...

Source: dvm360 At the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Austin, Texas, Melody Martínez, CVT, president of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, discussed nontraditional career paths for Veterinary technicians. She...

Source: Vetsource  A mid-year update from the Pet Business Professor reported a significant increase in non-Veterinary pet services spending, reaching $12.77 billion in the first half of 2023, a 17.5% rise from the previous year. This segment, the smallest and most...

Source: AVMA News  Nearly half of U.S. households own pets, but many face challenges finding affordable, pet-friendly rental housing. According to the 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) Report, 72% of renters find pet-friendly housing difficult to locate,...

Source: Iowa Capital Dispatch  Iowa State University researchers have discovered a potential reason for the presence of avian influenza in U.S. dairy herds, linking the virus to raw milk. Their study revealed that bovine mammary gland tissue contains receptors for the...

Source: Delaware Public Media  Out-of-state dog transports in Delaware are suspended for 30 days due to a Canine Influenza outbreak. The control order affects all shelters and rescues, halting out-of-state intakes and adoptions. State Veterinarian Karen Lopez...

Source: BSM Partners  The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced that its Pet Food Committee has rejected a proposal to establish a maximum limit for copper in dog food. This decision follows ongoing debates about dietary copper restrictions...