Avian influenza discovered in New York bobcats
Avian influenza – which has devastated poultry flocks, wildlife populations and increasingly poses a public health risk – has now been confirmed in wild bobcats in New York state.
Utah State University Receives Provisional Accreditation for Vet College
Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine received assurance of its provisional accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), a pivotal step to making USU home to the state’s first four-year veterinary degree program.
Dog’s Close Call with Salmon Poisoning Disease Shocks Owners but Raises Awareness
Ollie, a 7-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever, lives his best life with owners Sarah Christie and Dan York of Sacramento. He enjoys plenty of outdoor activities, especially on hunting trips with York or to the family’s second home in Del Norte County in northwest California. But a recent health scare with Ollie alerted Christie and York to a disease they never knew existed and will make their awareness of Ollie’s outdoor activities keener.
Are dogs the new children?
In some countries, dogs have outnumbered children, a shift that has sparked growing discussions about the changing role of pets in society. While the emotional significance of dogs is clearly on the rise worldwide, experts are divided on whether people are choosing dogs over children or if other factors are at play. Professor Enikő Kubinyi, head of the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), is among those offering a new theory in a leading psychology journal that sheds light on this phenomenon.
Tennessee Veterinarians Sound Alarm Over Proposed Animal Chiropractic Bill
A controversial legislative proposal in Tennessee has sparked intense debate among veterinary professionals who warn that expanding chiropractic care for animals without proper oversight could endanger pet health. The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is leading opposition to SB 0128/HB 0164, which would permit human chiropractors to diagnose and treat animals while streamlining veterinary licensure processes.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Announces Strategic Veterinary Leadership Transitions
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has unveiled significant leadership changes across its global veterinary affairs teams, marking a new chapter for the 75-year-old pet nutrition company. The transitions reflect Hill’s continued investment in veterinary expertise to drive its science-forward mission in key international markets.