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New Biosecurity Information Available for Poultry Producers
Source: The Globe The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is promoting spring biosecurity measures to mitigate disease risks for poultry owners. Rather than focusing solely on avian influenza, they emphasize the broader benefits of biosecurity in preventing various...
Lifting Boxes: An Alternative to Work-Life Balance
Source: American Animal Hospital Association This article by Emily Singler discusses the challenges of achieving work-life balance, particularly for working parents in Veterinary medicine. The term "work-life balance" is criticized for implying a constant juggling act...
South Georgia: Bird Flu Infects Penguins at Famous Wildlife Haven
Source: BBC Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 penguins on South Georgia, a vital wildlife haven. Previous cases affected seabirds and mammals on this British Overseas Territory. The timing lessens immediate impacts as the breeding season ends, but future concerns...
Professor Collaborates With Largest Known Study of Dog Health To Increase K-9 Life Spans
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com The Dog Aging Project, led by Audrey Ruple at Virginia Tech, aims to extend canine lifespans by studying dog health comprehensively. This longitudinal study, backed by over 40 institutions, focuses on understanding aging in dogs and its...
Penn Vet to Expand Dentistry Service
Source: Today's Veterinary Business The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is embarking on a $2.8 million project to build the Richard Lichter Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite at Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The renovation aims to...
FDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Drug Labeling
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations to standardize labeling requirements for prescription and over-the-counter animal drugs, as well as those for use in animal feeds. These regulations aim...
Colorado Could Bring Back Wolverines in an Unprecedented Rewilding Effort
Source: The Guardian Colorado lawmakers are proposing legislation to reintroduce wolverines, America's rarest carnivores, to the state. This would mark the first wolverine reintroduction in North America and is part of efforts to restore native species. With...
K-State Veterinary Students Learn to Use Animal Eye Exam Equipment Using 3-D Printing Technology
Source: 13WIBW Kansas State University Veterinary students are enhancing their ophthalmology studies with 3D-printed animal eye models. Collaborating with the Technology Development Institute (TDI), the College of Veterinary Medicine crafted lifelike eye globes for...
Empowering Veterinary Teams and Businesses Owned by Women
Source: dvm360 Empowering Veterinary Teams (EVT) leads a transformative movement in veterinary medicine, emphasizing growth, inclusivity, and empowerment. EVT's approach fosters high-functioning teams through inclusive culture and professional development. They...
‘The Most Exclusive Guest’: Rare Yellow-Billed Loon Lands in Las Vegas Fountain
Source: The Guardian A rare yellow-billed loon, typically found in the Arctic, caused a stir in Las Vegas when it landed in the Bellagio's fountains. The hotel halted its water displays to assist the bird, described as one of the rarest in the U.S. Initially, the...
Novel Cancer Vaccine Offers New Hope for Dogs—and Those Who Love Them
Source: Yale News In sunny Florida, an 11-year-old golden retriever named Hunter, despite having only three legs due to osteosarcoma, thrives with boundless energy. Once a search-and-rescue dog, Hunter now aids in training others. His cancer treatment, including...
Texas A&M Veterinarians Diagnose Cause of Mysterious Colic
Source: dvm360 Cedrick Harvey brought his cherished American Paint Horse, Koche, to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine due to recurring colic symptoms. Despite being healthy until March 2023, Koche began exhibiting signs of pain. Local veterinarians couldn't...
Dr. Paul Sundberg Honored at National Pork Industry Forum
Source: swineweb Dr. Paul Sundberg was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in Illinois for his four-decade dedication to improving the pork industry. Throughout his career, Sundberg notably served as the first executive...
Study Finds Wild Bees Are Developing Tolerance to Veterinary Drugs
Source: Phys.org Stingless bees in the Colombian Andes are adapting to the insecticide abamectin, a derivative of the widely used insecticide ivermectin, by ingesting it along with pollen from pasture flowers. Researchers collected bee bread from 16 wild colonies of...
Study Finds Shortage of Women in Leadership Positions
Source: dvm360 The Veterinary medicine field exhibits a striking gender disparity, with over 90% of Veterinary students being women globally. However, despite this dominance, women are underrepresented in leadership positions within the industry and in higher...
Governor Signs Bill to Eliminate Local Ordinances Banning Dog Sales at Pet Stores
Source: Indiana Public Media Governor Eric Holcomb signed HB 1412 into law in Indiana, allowing pet stores to sell dogs statewide, overriding local ordinances. The bill mandates pet stores to register with the state and adhere to new care standards, including sourcing...
‘A Soul Killer’: What’s Behind the U.S.’s Critical Veterinarian Shortage?
Source: The Guardian The U.S. faces a critical shortage of veterinarians, leading to crises for pet owners, mental health issues among Veterinary staff, and risks to food safety and public health. Factors contributing to the shortage include high entry costs, long...
Report Finds That 73% of Pet Parents Have Made Connections Despite Differences Because of Their Pets
Source: Better Cities for Pets Mars unveiled its "Pets Connect Us" Report recently, highlighting the profound impact pets have on fostering connections among people and communities in the U.S. and Canada. Despite rising rates of loneliness, pets emerge as vital...
How Big of a Deal are Student Loans?
Source: dvm360 This article discusses the financial challenges faced by American veterinarians due to student loans. It highlights varied approaches veterinarians take towards managing their loans during and after the COVID-19 interest freeze, ranging from aggressive...
The Largest Equine Corneal Transplant Ever Reported
Source: dvm360 North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine achieved a milestone recently by performing extensive corneal surgery on Myra, a Dutch warmblood horse, after she suffered an eye injury during her relocation to the U.S.. Initially...
What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?
Source: SCI AM The mystery of what fills the dreams of dogs and cats remains largely unsolved. Unlike humans, animals don't keep dream journals, and there's no technology to decipher their brain activity during sleep. Harvard dream researcher Deirdre Barrett suggests...
PetPace Unveils Game-Changing AI-Powered Smart Dog Collar
Source: BNN: The People's Network PetPaceTM introduces PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered smart dog collar revolutionizing pet health monitoring. The collar monitors vital signs and biometrics like temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate, offering real-time data for early...
Survey Results Show Overall Salary Increases for Veterinary Staff Members
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) released its 2023 compensation and benefits survey results, indicating increased salaries for hospital administrators and practice managers compared to 2021. Hospital...
April’s Total Solar Eclipse Will Bring a Surreal Silence and Confuse All Sorts of Animals
Source: USA Today During total solar eclipses, animals exhibit unusual behaviors such as gathering to protect young, mating unexpectedly, or exhibiting confusion. Scientists, intrigued by these responses, are planning extensive observations during the April 2024...
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
Source: WSMV4 A horse in Cocke County, Tennessee, tested positive for rabies after being euthanized due to neurological symptoms. This marks the second case of rabies in horses within the state in the last five months, according to State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty....