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Sacramento’s Mercer Clinic Giving Holiday Baskets and Sweaters to Pets of Homeless People
Source: CBS News Sacramento The Mercer Veterinary Clinic is spreading holiday cheer by assembling pet baskets containing warm coats, toys, and treats for the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness. Set to take place on December 9 at the Loaves and Fishes campus...
The Evolving Mission of the Center for Veterinary Social Work
Source: American Animal Hospital Association The Center for Veterinary Social Work at the University of Tennessee, established in 2002, has evolved its mission from addressing human needs at the intersection of Veterinary and social work to a broader focus on the...
Post Holdings to Inject Up to $100 Million into Pet Food Operations in 2024
Source: Pet Food Processing Post Holdings, Inc. has reported positive outcomes from its recent entry into the Pet Food sector, contributing to a 71.5% year-over-year increase in Post Consumer Brands' net sales to $1.01 billion in Q4. Pet food sales accounted for...
Custom Showers and Designer Crates: Welcome to the ‘Barkitecture’ Boom
Source: The Guardian "Barkitecture," a trend dubbed by Pinterest in 2021, is gaining popularity in the U.S. as pet owners invest significant resources in designing homes with a focus on their pets' needs. Fueled by social media, magazines, and home renovation shows,...
ISU Searches for Genetic Links to Improve Crop, Livestock Breeding
Source: National Hog Farmer Iowa State University researchers seized an opportunity presented by a devastating derecho storm in August 2020 to conduct a natural experiment on corn crops. The storm provided insights into the genetic factors affecting corn root...
Veterinary Starting Salaries Rise in 2023, Educational Debt Holds Steady
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The graduating class of 2023 in Veterinary medicine is experiencing positive trends, with increasing starting salaries and a steady level of educational debt. The mean debt-to-income ratio for new veterinarians has...
AAHA Releases Veterinary Technician Utilization Guidelines
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has introduced the 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines to address challenges in the Veterinary field, particularly in the recruitment and retention of skilled team...
ACVIM Offers a New Fellowship Opportunity
Source: dvm360 The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has introduced a Fellowship Program to advance expertise in Veterinary internal medicine. The program encourages professional development for ACVIM diplomates seeking to elevate their...
Pet Food Recall Linked to Seven-State Salmonella Outbreak
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The FDA is investigating a Salmonella Kiambu outbreak across seven states, potentially linked to pet food from Mid America Pet Food. The company expanded its October 30 recall, including additional products with a...
Pet Health Partnership Focuses on Shelter Animals
Source: dvm360 Animal health company Zoetis and Adopt a Pet have joined forces in a nearly $1 million partnership to enhance care for animals in shelters. The collaboration aims to improve access to care, provide educational resources for shelter staff and pet...
Binghamton University Speech and Language Therapists Use Horses to Help Kids Communicate
Source: BingUNews The Kali’s Klubhouse: iTalk with Horses program, a community initiative through Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, utilizes equine-assisted therapy to aid speech and language development in children. The six-week program, entirely...
Cats Have 276 Different Facial Expressions, Study Finds
Source: WLWT5 A recent study, published in the journal Behavioural Processes, reveals that domesticated cats display 276 different facial expressions during social interactions. Conducted by U.S. scientists Lauren Scott and Brittany Florkiewicz, the study aimed to...
Increasing Efficiency, Salaries Can Help Practices Retain Employees
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) This article by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discusses employee turnover rates in Veterinary practices in 2022, with companion animal exclusive practices having the highest rate at 19.4%. Dr....
It’s Time to Break Out Calf Jackets on the Dairy
Source: Bovine Veterinarian A recent study in the United Kingdom demonstrated the benefits of calf jackets in improving the health and growth of young calves during winter. The study compared 40 Holstein calves, half of which received calf jackets from 2 to 12 weeks...
Aboard ‘Chuffed,’ Sailing Veterinarian and First Mate Aid Animals in Remote Locales
Source: TheSandPaper.net Veterinarian Sheridan Lathe and her partner James Brown, operating under the moniker Vet Tails, provide free or low-cost Veterinary care to pets and wildlife aboard their boat, SV Chuffed. The couple, based in Ship Bottom, engages in their...
Macy’s Window Displays Come to Life with Adoptable Pets
Source: KTVU Fox 2 Macy's in Union Square, San Francisco, is hosting its 37th annual Holiday Windows event in collaboration with the San Francisco SPCA to facilitate pet adoptions. Shoppers and passersby can view adoptable puppies and kittens in the store windows,...
Why Not a Virtual VCPR?
Source: dvm360 The article by dvm360 discusses the increasing use of telemedicine in Veterinary practice and the potential shift toward allowing the establishment of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) virtually, without a prior in-person examination....
Tips for Team-Based Veterinary Health Care
Source: AVMA Dr. Simon George, owner of Deerfield Veterinary Clinic in New Hampshire, shares insights into leveraging a Veterinary team for success. Initially hesitant to hire staff, he learned to delegate non-doctor dependent tasks, allowing him and his team to work...
The National Zoo’s Panda Program is Ending After More Than 50 Years as China Looks Elsewhere
Source: CNN Three giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, left the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, and flew back to China, marking the end of over 50 years of Chinese pandas being housed at the zoo. The move is described as a "hiatus"...
Italy Considers a One-Health Approach to Zoonotic Diseases
Source: Medscape At the Welfair healthcare governance fair in Rome, Antonio Sorice, DVM, president of the Italian Society of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, emphasized the importance of a One Health approach, recognizing the interconnection between human and animal...
Urgent Care Clinics Starting to Enter Veterinary Profession
Source: AVMA Urgent care Veterinary practices, modeled after human walk-in clinics, offer around-the-clock care for pets with minor injuries and mild illnesses, such as wounds, diarrhea, and allergic reactions, providing an option between regular vet appointments and...
What Happens When Cats Get Fat? Scientists Weigh In
Source: Newswise A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores the effects of overeating on cats' digestive systems and gut microbiota. With about 60% of cats in the U.S. being overweight, understanding these impacts is crucial. The study involved...
How Pet Insurance Fits into the Spectrum of Care Discussion
Source: dvm360 In a dvm360 Live!™ interview, Emily Tincher, DVM, explores the concept of the spectrum of care in Veterinary medicine, emphasizing its increasing relevance. The spectrum aims to offer diverse diagnostic and treatment options for pets, aligning with the...
Survey: Pet Owners Prefer Seeing Their Veterinarian in Person
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conducted a 2023 Pet Owner Attitude Survey to explore attitudes towards Veterinary care post-COVID-19. The survey reveals that a majority of pet owners prefer in-person establishment of the...
Don’t Overlook Nutritional Needs of 2-Year-Old Cows
Source: Farm Progress This article emphasizes the importance of separating 2-year-old heifers and thin cows from the main herd during the winter-feeding period on beef farms. Three-year-olds may also benefit from this separation as they are still growing. These...