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AI Exec Deploys App to Help Treat, Diagnose Pets
Source: Catalyst Michael Nabers, a tech professional with experience at companies like Samsung Electronics, Spotify, Uber, and Lyft, is applying his knowledge to the pet health industry with a new venture called Umbrella Vet. This artificial intelligence-powered app...
81% of Pet Owners with Pet Insurance Report It’s Worth It
Source: MarketWatch Guides A survey of 1,000 pet owners with insurance by MarketWatch Guides found that 38% had gone into debt to cover their pets' medical expenses. Nevertheless, 81% believed pet insurance was valuable. The survey revealed that routine Veterinary...
Campaign Tackles Essential Role of Vet Techs, Nurses
Source: Veterinary Practice News The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched the "Trust Your Vet Tech" campaign with support from VCA Animal Hospitals to raise awareness about the vital roles of Veterinary nurses and technicians. Despite their...
University Partnership Program Addresses Vet Specialists Shortage
Source: Veterinary Practice News The BluePearl University Partnership Program, launched by BluePearl, a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals, aims to address the shortage of Veterinary specialists in the United States. This initiative begins with...
AVMA Applauds Passage of Legislation to Enhance the Review Process of New and Generic Animal Drugs
Source: AVMA In the latest government spending bill, Congress has passed legislation to reauthorize the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA). These laws, reauthorized every five years, are crucial for providing a...
Managing Anemia in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
Source: dvm360 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 50% of cats in their lifetime, with anemia being a common comorbidity, impacting their quality of life and survival. Anemia in CKD cats has traditionally been attributed to a lack of erythropoietin (EPO)...
Survey: 70% of Consumers Say Animal Diet Highly Important
Source: FeedStrategy A recent survey by the United Soybean Board (USB) has highlighted shifting consumer preferences in animal protein purchases, especially pork products. The survey found that 70% of respondents now consider the animal's diet when buying meat,...
Traceability is the Missing Link, Pork Producer Says
Source: Farm Journal's PORK Michigan pork producer Joe Dykhuis embarked on an international market development trip to the United Kingdom, driven by a desire to understand how his Pork Checkoff dollars were being utilized and to learn more about U.S. pork exports. The...
Veterinary Forensics Comes of Age
Source: VIN News Service The field of Veterinary forensics has evolved over the past 15 years from an ad hoc and dispersed practice to an organized and regularized discipline. It encompasses analyzing crime scenes, conducting animal autopsies (necropsies), examining...
The Ironic Disparities That Exist for Women in the Veterinary Profession
By Stacy Pursell of The VET Recruiter The evolution of the role of women within the Veterinary profession has been a fascinating one. At the inception of the profession, men outnumbered women in terms of veterinarians. This was the case within the United States...
What to Know About Last Week’s VetForum Meeting
What if you could meet industry decision-makers and innovative product and service providers in one place, at one time? And then speak directly with those best suited to serve your business needs and improve your team’s efficiency! VetForum is the premier gathering...
What Human Healthcare Teaches Us About Telemedicine
Veterinary telemedicine and the VCPR entered a new phase when Arizona and California legislatures overwhelmingly passed VVCA-sponsored bills. At the same time, the warnings of doom and gloom ring hollow because no complaints have been filed anywhere claiming that...
What Is a Narrative and Should You Care? (Pssst . . . the Short Answer Is YES!)
At no other time in recorded history have we been so inundated with marketing messages. One company combed through piles of data to glean that each person in the United States saw between 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day in 2022. Compare that to the 1970s when we saw...
The Value of Credentials vs. Certificates for Veterinary Managers
In today’s world, there are a multitude of options and opportunities to obtain a certificate in a certain subject. Many years ago, I received a certificate for customer service training, one for learning about Hill’s pet foods as a nutrition councilor, and several...
Only the Tough Survive! What’s ‘New’ in the World of Veterinary Practice Managers?
Wendy Hauser, DVM Peak Veterinary Consulting The role of a Veterinary management professional is challenging. Veterinary practice managers wear many hats: Human Resources expert, regulatory and compliance oversight, marketing, facility and operations management, and...
Unlocking the Mysteries of Animal Behavior During Cosmic Events
Source: News at IU During solar eclipses, animals may exhibit unusual behavior due to the sudden changes in light and temperature. Unlike humans who can adjust their environment, animals rely on natural cues. The darkening sky and cooler temperatures during a solar...
Pandas Could Be Gone from America’s Zoos By the End of Next Year
Source: Associated Press The National Zoo's three giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, are scheduled to return to China in early December, with uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the 50-year-old panda exchange agreement between the United...
Roundtable Discussion: The Performance Impacts of Cow Gut Health
Source: Feedstuffs Stress is a major cause of inflammation in cows, leading to issues like leaky gut and damage to the throat and lungs, according to Dr. Greg Penner of the University of Saskatchewan. Gut permeability varies by location, with the jejunum and cecum...
‘Critter Fixers’ Show Kids What It’s Like to Be Vet for a Day
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson are working to change the perception of veterinarians through their program "Vet for a Day" at Zoo Atlanta. This initiative provides children with a hands-on experience of what it's...
One Step Ahead of Respiratory Diseases
Source: Progressive Farmer Proper management is crucial for recognizing and treating respiratory diseases in feed yard and background operations involving cattle. A comprehensive management plan should encompass solid nutrition, good animal husbandry practices,...
Top Honors Awarded to AABP Beef and Dairy Veterinarians
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Dr. Jodi Wallace from Ormstown, Quebec, recently received the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year award, the highest honor from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the 2023 56th...
Buffalo Zoo Receives Funding for Education, Animal Care
Source: Spectrum News 1 The Buffalo Zoo is set to receive $53,000 in state funding to assist its education and animal departments, including animal care and husbandry programs. The zoo, which relies heavily on self-generated revenue from entrance fees, faced financial...
Minnesota Zoo Gains Accreditation for Providing Excellent Animal Care
Source: CBS News Minnesota The Minnesota Zoo has been granted accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for its excellent animal care. This accreditation was announced during AZA's annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. The accreditation process for...
Could ‘One Health’ be the Optimal Approach for Human, Animal and Environmental Health?
Source: Inside Climate News The University of Arizona (UA) is receiving $3.6 million in annual state funding until 2025 to expand its One Health model, which explores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This initiative is part of...
Walmart Expands Animal Health Plans With First Pet Services Center
Source: PYMNTS Walmart is entering the pet healthcare sector by launching its first pet services center in Dallas, Georgia. This center will provide pet services, including routine Veterinary care, grooming, and a self-serve dog wash. It aims to offer pet owners a...