Unmasking the Tick Invasion: Vet Candy's Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Patients
Discover Vet Candy's July Special Issue on tick disease, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Dive into the latest research on ticks, including the alarming spread of the Asian longhorned tick, challenges with acaricide resistance, and real-world stories from veterinarians. Learn effective prevention and treatment strategies to protect your pets and livestock. Stay informed, proactive, and tick-free with this comprehensive resource. Read now!
Movement sensors show promise in identifying horses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one second being tested and refined by researchers at Washington State University could be key in reducing the number of injuries to racehorses.
Training sheep to complete awake MRI imaging
MRI or magnetic resonance imaging is a technique commonly used to explore the brains of sheep. Until now, it had only been performed under general anaesthesia, to ensure the animal’s immobility. Anaesthesia, however, leads to stress and other negative side-effects, in addition to jeopardising the study of brain activity.
Rhode Island Seeks to Ban Cat Declawing Amid Strong Veterinary Opposition
A recent poll reveals that nearly 70% of veterinary professionals oppose cat declawing. Rhode Island is among the states considering a ban on the procedure, reflecting growing support within the veterinary community to end this practice.
New findings could help battle disease plaguing agriculture industry
University of Delaware researchers in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources have made a new discovery in their work on wooden breast syndrome in chickens. The UD team found white blood cells filled with fat surrounding broiler chickens’ veins and showing signs of swelling are key contributing factors to this muscle degeneration disease in these birds that can ultimately affect their meat quality.
Say Goodbye to Noncompete Agreements: FTC Votes to Ban Most Restrictions
The FTC has voted to ban nearly all noncompete agreements, citing stories of workers stuck in abusive workplaces due to these agreements. The move could increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year. However, dissenting voices argue the ban may face legal challenges and could harm both employers and workers.