Source: Veterinary Practice News  The FTC has banned noncompete clauses across various industries, including Veterinary services, effective May 7, 2024. This change, long practiced in states like California, aims to boost employee mobility, economic growth, and...

Source: Purdue University  Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled a vibrant mural titled "Bonding through Life," celebrating the human-animal bond. Commissioned by Dean Willie Reed and painted by artist Tia Richardson, the mural decorates the...

Source: City News Everywhere  Starting this fall, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will reserve eight additional seats for first-year Nova Scotians, increasing the total from 16 to 24. This expansion aims to address the need...

Source: Cortaca Today  Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have received a $19.5 million funding award from the state to expand their space and operations. The AHDC, part of Cornell’s...

Source: OSU News  The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU) has launched the One Health Innovation Lab within the Venture One Health building at Innovation Park. This state-of-the-art facility aims to advance OSU's One Health initiative, building...

Source: Daily Mail  The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a myth. Professor Culum Brown of Macquarie University, an expert in fish cognition, argues that goldfish, like many fish, have excellent memories. In experiments, rainbow fish remembered a path...

Source: AM NY  Chef Jonathan Waxman at Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park has introduced a pet-friendly brunch menu, "Dog Days of Summer," perfect for pet owners looking for a new brunch spot. Available only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu offers...

Source: dvm360 The FDA has approved a 3-year expiration date for ropinirole ophthalmic solution (Clevor; Vetoquinol) when stored in its original packaging, extending its previous expiration by 12 months. This solution, indicated to induce vomiting in dogs, is the...

Source: The Hill  A federal judge has denied ATS Tree Services' request to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a rule banning noncompete agreements, effective September 4. The FTC's rule, issued in April, prohibits new noncompete agreements and...

Source: dvm360 Precision Equine Pharmacy in Bakersfield, California, has integrated with New Jersey-based Wedgewood Pharmacy, now operating as Wedgewood Equine. This merger enhances their service offering nearly 100 compounded equine medications and more comprehensive...

Source: AAHA Newstat  Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team has a unique support member in Beacon, a therapy dog who played a vital role in the athletes' mental well-being leading up to the Paris Games. Although Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, couldn’t attend the...

Source: Science Since the H5N1 avian influenza virus appeared in U.S. dairy cattle in March, Colorado has mandated weekly milk sample testing from dairy farms to control the outbreak. This decision, effective from July 22, comes as Colorado reports the highest number...

Source: NAVTA  Blue Ridge Community College and Nicole Getzloff, CVT, have been honored with the 2024 Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year Awards by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA's 100+ student chapters at...

Source: Hill's Pet Nutrition  Hill's Pet Nutrition has released its 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, highlighting increasing animal shelter intakes and declining adoption rates. According to Shelter Animals Count, 6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters...

Source: Plant Based News  The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revised its stance on plant-based diets for dogs, now accepting them as "nutritionally sound" if they meet all dietary needs. This shift follows a review and growing evidence highlighting the...

Source: Pet Product News  A survey by PetSmart Charities reveals that 75% of singles are disillusioned with dating apps, but owning a cat can enhance their dating prospects. The survey indicates that over two-thirds of singles view having a cat as appealing, with 71%...

Source: AVMA  Judicious use of antimicrobials is essential across all species to ensure therapeutic efficacy, successful treatments, and minimized resistance. Antimicrobial resistance poses significant threats to animal health, food production, public health, and...

Source: WENY News  Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is set to expand and upgrade its facilities with a $19.5 million capital investment. The Animal Health Diagnostic Center and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory are crucial for...

Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine  Three researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) received seed funding from the Comparative Cancer Biology Program for their cancer research. Funded by the Sandra Atlas Bass Endowment, these...

Source: Michigan State University  Veterinary professionals often join the field to help, yet access to veterinary services is a barrier for many due to high costs or remote locations. Michigan State veterinary students McKenna Adams, Hanna Burton, and Kathryn Hurt...

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...