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VCPR Requirements Fuel State Legislative Activity
Source: AVMA The debate over establishing a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) through in-person examinations versus solely electronic means is unfolding in state legislatures and Veterinary medical boards. Advocates of a virtual VCPR argue that it could...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Aims to Predict Stress in Cattle
Source: Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University researchers have initiated a $1 million, four-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate stress in cattle using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies. The project...
Putting the Future of the Veterinary Profession in Sharper Focus
(Editor's note: Pictured in the above photo, from left to right, are Dr. Jim Lloyd, Stacy Pursell, Gina Fortunato, and Bruce L. Truman at the Veterinary Innovation Summit.) While the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession have more than their fair share of...
Three Ways to Produce More American Veterinarians
Veterinary conversations today center around the impact of chronic and acute shortages. Some challenge whether or not the United States faces this problem but, candidly, veterinarians in the field know the situation. And it isn’t encouraging. So if you understand that...
Veterinary Innovation Summit Shows Us How We Can Do Things Better
Have you ever paused during a chaotic day at your hospital and said, "There has to be a better way!" A better way to deliver Veterinary medical care, achieve efficiency and productivity, engage the clients, and provide the team with work/life fit! The short answer is...
Why We Need to Reinvent Veterinary Care Now
Source: Bovine Veterinarian The 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois gathered over 125 veterinarians, industry leaders, and academia to contemplate the future of Veterinary care. The symposium addressed the challenge of redefining how...
Should You Use a Baby Voice With Dogs? This Is What Veterinarians Want You To Know
Source: Parade Many pet owners engage in baby talk, or pet-directed speech (PDS), when communicating with their dogs. Dr. Julie Buzby, a South Carolina-based veterinarian, acknowledges that even she is guilty of using baby talk with her dogs. PDS is similar to the...
Pet Ownership Declined in U.S. from 70% to 66% in 2022
Source: PetFoodIndustry.com In 2022, pet ownership in the United States declined from 70% to 66%, according to the 2023-2024 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, representing approximately 86.9 million households with pets. Dogs...
Cargill: Next Generation Phytogenics Can Optimize Animal Performance
Source: FeedNavigator The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the U.S. company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive. Read the...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market Growth, Size, Share, Price, Report, Forecast 2024-2032
Source: Digital Journal The global companion Animal Healthcare market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% between 2024 and 2032, according to a report by Expert Market Research. This growth is attributed to the increasing trend of pet...
Animal Artificial Insemination Market Booming Segments; Investors Seeking Growth 2030
Source: Digital Journal The report on the Animal Artificial Insemination market, covering the period from 2023 to 2030, provides insights into current market trends and developments for industry professionals and marketing executives. It emphasizes key drivers...
UGA to Offer State’s First Ph.D. in Regenerative Bioscience
Source: UGA Today The University of Georgia (UGA) has introduced a groundbreaking Ph.D. program in regenerative bioscience, in collaboration with the Regenerative Bioscience Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. UGA is the first...
Why Are There No Vets? 5 Ideas for Helping to Overcome the Large Animal Vet Shortage
Source: Lancaster Farming Pennsylvania's House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is addressing the shortage of large-animal and mixed-practice veterinarians in the state. During a meeting with industry representatives, suggestions were made to create mid-level...
Meet Wetteny Joseph: at the Forefront of the World’s Leading Animal Health Company
Source: Forbes Wetteny Joseph, the Chief Financial Officer of Zoetis, the world's leading Animal Health company, shares insights into his background, career, and leadership approach in an interview. Joseph, who grew up in Haiti and is one of ten siblings, discusses...
One Health: The Interconnection of Animal and Human Health
Source: pharmaphorum The intersection of human health and animal health is an increasingly important focus in the healthcare industry. Many diseases affect both humans and animals, and diseases can cross the species barrier from animals to humans and vice versa....
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
Source: AgNet West Radio Network The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a partnership between the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBADF) to enhance early detection of emerging animal...
What Will the Future Bring to Veterinary Medicine?
Source: VIN News Service Mark Helfat, a veterinarian with over 45 years of experience, ponders the future of Veterinary medicine and expresses concerns about the potential impact of telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and the dilution of the...
U.S. Veterinary Colleges Increase Seats at Accelerating Rate
Source: AVMA For the 2022-23 school year, U.S. Veterinary colleges enrolled over 4,000 first-year students, surpassing this milestone for the first time. Data from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) revealed that from 2012-23, first-year...
Do Pet Owners Care More for Their Dogs Than They Care for Their Cats?
Source: earth.com A scientific investigation conducted in Denmark, Austria, and the United Kingdom has revealed that while dogs are generally preferred over cats as pets, the extent of this preference varies significantly based on cultural context. The study, led by...
Nonprofit Pairs Veterans Suffering from Military Traumas with Service Animals
Source: KSAT.com Danny Onvimala, a 20-year Army veteran, and his black Labrador retriever, Private, share an unbreakable bond. Onvimala battles post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury from his service in Iraq. Private, introduced through K9s for...
Can Golden Retrievers Live Longer?
Source: UCDavis Researchers from the University of California, Davis, conducted a study with over 300 golden retrievers to investigate genetic factors associated with longer life in this breed. While golden retrievers are popular, they are prone to cancer, with up to...
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...