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Study supports use of horses in substance detox therapy programs

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Elevated cortisol is an effect of chronic addiction and withdrawal, which negatively impacts the cognitive function needed for substance abuse recovery. Researchers sought to know if equine therapy interactions could mediate these stress responses. Studies have indicated equine-based therapy does reduce stress responses, improve patient comfort and confidence and emotional … [Read more...]

Worth a Glance – March 27, 2025

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Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 20, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 20, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Ego management. Link. 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation. Link. A new approach to deworming. Link. Dog breeds being banned in the U.S. (slides). Link. AKC names Pet Honesty as official multivitamin … [Read more...]

Wisdom Panel™, 5 million pets in 20 years plus how we love our pets

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Wisdom Panel™, the pet DNA service, recently achieved a major milestone: 5 million pets tested over the past 20 years.  To mark the occasion, they surveyed more than 10,000 pet parents to reveal the heartfelt and funny ways their pets shape daily life, including these standout stats: Pets are family: A striking 81 percent consider their pet their child, and 97 percent talk … [Read more...]

Medgene’s RHDV2 vaccine now available in single-dose vials

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Medgene will now have single-dose vials for vaccination against rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, protecting rabbits from this fatal disease. This new presentation will assist veterinarians in better protecting their rabbit clientele. Source: Medgene, March 2025. Link. “This innovative technology goes well beyond concentrating existing product and putting it in a smaller … [Read more...]

Most common medical conditions affecting dogs and cats

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Based on data from more than a million of its actively insured pets, Nationwide has identified the most common medical conditions in dogs and cats. Chronic conditions are prevalent in both species and represent challenging and sometimes burdensome, cumulative costs over time for animal owners. Noting the repetitive conditions populating lists like this year after year can … [Read more...]

Global Pet Expo underway in Orlando, Florida

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Global Pet Expo is considered a premier event for pet products. It features more than 1,100 exhibitors, a showcase of new products and pet business education. The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association present it. Source: Global Pet Expo. Link. The 20,000 expected attendees will be offered expanded specialty areas, a new keynote series, … [Read more...]

Why Americans are working less

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Full-time employees in the U.S. have been working fewer hours per week for the past five years. The average hours worked have dropped progressively since 2019. The decline in hours worked is more pronounced among workers younger than 35 than workers aged 35 and older. Between 2019 and 2024, older employees saw an average reduction of just under one hour per person per week, … [Read more...]

ELIAS Animal Health receives full approval from USDA for first-in-class canine osteosarcoma treatment

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Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over the age of two and represents a significant unmet medical need in veterinary medicine, with an estimated 6 million dogs diagnosed with cancer each year. ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy has received full approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Veterinary Biologics as the first autologous prescription product to … [Read more...]

FVMA offering CE at virtual Vet Tech Purr-posium

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Mark your calendars for the evening of March 25, 2025 and the FVMA’s inaugural Vet Tech Purr-posium for veterinary technicians by veterinary technicians. The evening will feature three CE sessions: Understanding and handling feline patients the Cat Friendly way: 5:00 pm-6:15 pm ET Feline pain and technicians – A perfect match: 6:25 pm–7:20 pm ET Cat Friendly … [Read more...]

Peak migration is here

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Every March, more than a million Sandhill Cranes gather along the Platte River Valley to rest and refuel before continuing their journey north to their nesting grounds. Rowe Sanctuary in Nebraska’s Platte River Valley is home to one of the most spectacular migration events. Witness the Sandhill Crane migration live through explore.org’s nature cameras. Source: National … [Read more...]

Tracking contagious equine metritis

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Contagious equine metritis is a bacterial venereal disease transmitted primarily through breeding and has been detected sporadically in the United States, most recently in 2024. The USDA details the spread of the disease here, from pony stallions on a Florida facility to horses of other breeds around the country. Fifty two cases, including 18 domestic ponies, 18 riding … [Read more...]

MWI Animal Health unveils enhancements to Repleni-Trac Vault solution

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MWI Animal Health, a part of global healthcare company Cencora, unveiled an enhanced version of its Repleni-Trac Vault solution, designed to help companion animal and equine veterinary practices store and dispense controlled substances. The upgraded solution facilitates the digitalization of Drug Enforcement Administration logs and prescription drug monitoring program … [Read more...]

Worth a Glance – March 13, 2025

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Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 6, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 6, 2025 AHD Bulletin - Pork industry optimistic despite disease, labor challenges. Link. Save a swamp. Sauté a nutria. Link. A cat is a cat, BUT, lifestyles, environments, their natures are a conundrum. Link. S. heartworm risks increase as mosquito … [Read more...]

Veterinary donation tournament unites veterinary hospitals, local communities to support affordable pet care

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The myBalto Foundation has partnered with the ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance program to launch the first-of-its-kind March Veterinary Donation Competition. Its goal is to raise awareness about accessible veterinary care while adding to Angel Funds in 32 participating veterinary practices. “We are excited to partner with ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance for this donation competition and … [Read more...]

Beyond plant milk: Real dairy proteins without the cow

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Lab-grown milk is no longer science fiction. The launch of Brown Foods’ UnReal Milk signals a new competitor for cow-derived milk. MIT-validated and launching by 2026, Brown Foods’ “UnReal Milk” contains all eight key dairy proteins while using 82 percent less carbon, 90 percent less water, and 95 percent less land. Scaling from the proof of concept lab to be commercially and … [Read more...]

New study shows H5N1 is more widespread in cows than reported to date

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Researchers and scientists are ringing alarms after identifying a genetic mutation in four dairy cow herds. The change is one researchers dread because it is associated with increased mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. It’s the mutation that was found in the first human case and is extremely pathogenic in ferrets. Finding the same mutation in cows is … [Read more...]

Cornell launches website for bird flu information

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Seeking to aggregate up-to-date information on avian influenza, Cornell University has launched a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu. The new Avian Flu Resource Center provides reliable and accessible information for members of the public, farmers, wildlife professionals, state and public health agency partners, and … [Read more...]

89 percent of corporate workers are facing mental health challenges

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In a new report from mental-health-benefits provider Lyra Health, 89 percent of 7,500 employees surveyed said they had faced at least one mental health challenge over the past year. Stress and anxiety were their primary issues. Nearly all employees surveyed said they strongly consider mental health benefits when looking for jobs. Source: Fast Company, March 5, 2025. … [Read more...]

Menopause and veterinary medicine: Challenges, opportunities, and solutions (video).

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Our January 15th post <Link> included this metric, “By 2025, there will be over 1 billion people worldwide experiencing menopause.” The topic has come of age in the female-dominated veterinary profession where addressing menopause and perimenopause is an important priority that affects all team members. Liz Barton, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, MCIPR, is championing the need for … [Read more...]

Worth a Glance – March 6, 2025

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Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 27, 2024. Link. Most read posts from February 27, 2025 AHD Bulletin – New guide helps DVMs standardize their approach to canine OA. Link. ~$90.50/hd ROI when finishing cattle receiving FerAppease®. Link. NEW, universal gateway to veterinary conferences, industry experts. … [Read more...]

Creative Science acquires Infiniti Medical LLC and Orthomed UK Ltd.

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The Creative Science acquisition strengthens their commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the standard of care in veterinary medicine. Orthomed's extensive CPD training programs and Infiniti's commitment to industry leading medical device solutions align seamlessly with Creative Science's mission to support veterinarians with the best possible tools and … [Read more...]

Viticus Group expansion in Nashville to add new conference, facility

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Viticus Group’s expansion to Nashville adds WVC Nashville, a new national veterinary continuing education conference and a state-of-the-art, hands-on education center. WVC Nashville is scheduled for August 16th to 18th, 2026 at Music City Center. The new training facility is targeted to be fully operational in the summer of 2026. Source: Viticus Group, March 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]

WashU engineers make microwave-size bird flu detector amid outbreak

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Providing hope on the bird flu front, Washington University engineers have built a sensor that can detect the presence of bird flu particles within minutes. The proof of concept mini fridge-size machine detects viral particles in the air using so-called “wet cyclone” technology. It sucks in air, spins it in liquid to trap particles and sends an alert when it detects the virus. … [Read more...]

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