From pets to people: canine eyedrop study offers insights for human eye care
A promising new discovery from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that cross-linked hyaluronic acid (XHA) significantly enhances the retention and concentration of topical antibiotics in the tear film of dogs. Compared to traditional formulations using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), the XHA-based eyedrops maintained higher drug levels for longer durations. This innovation not only suggests improved treatment outcomes for veterinary patients – it also carries meaningful implications for human medicine.
Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its spores are easily inhaled, leading to infection. Climate change is creating the perfect conditions for it in the Western United States, with increasing heavy rains followed by prolonged drought. A new study by University of California, Davis, researchers shows that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
You’re Not Alone: The Real Talk Every Vet Student Needs About Student Loans
You’re Not Broke, You’re Not Alone: The Real Talk Every Vet Student Needs About Student Loans
Let’s be real—no one enters veterinary medicine for the six-figure salary. We do it for the passion, the pets, and maybe a little bit of the puppy cuddles. But somewhere between anatomy lab and graduation, most of us find ourselves drowning in something a little less cute: student loan debt.
The Government Just Dropped $15 Million to Stop the Next Livestock Crisis — Here’s What That Means for You
What do 24 state agricultural departments, 5 tribal nations, and 35 universities have in common? They’re all part of a nationwide effort to stop the next major livestock disease outbreak before it starts.
In a bold move to strengthen the country’s biosecurity, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) just announced over $15.3 million in funding for 68 new projects dedicated to detecting, preventing, and responding to serious livestock disease threats.
150,000 Reasons to Move to Nebraska: New Grant Program Tackles Vet Shortage Head-On
Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bold new initiative on Monday—the Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program—aimed at tackling the state’s growing shortage of large animal vets in rural communities. The program, managed by the Department of Labor (DOL), is offering a $150,000 grant to recent veterinary graduates or licensed vets who are ready to set up shop in one of Nebraska’s underserved rural counties.
Desperate for Vets: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bold Move to Fix the Animal Care Crisis
After years of veterinary clinics crying out for help, the Newfoundland and Labrador government is finally answering the call—with a major investment that could change the future of animal care across the province.