Revolutionizing Animal Health: New York Partners with GlobalVetLink for Free Digital Veterinary Inspections
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, in an exciting partnership with GlobalVetLink (GVL), is pioneering a digital revolution in animal health management. This collaboration marks a significant leap towards advanced digital Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) for enhanced animal traceability and welfare in New York State. This strategic move empowers large animal veterinarians with free access to GVL's cutting-edge platform, enabling them to create Production Animal CVIs originating from New York at no cost.
Shocking Discovery in Cat Medicine: What's Really in OTC Antiviral Treatment?
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have turned their focus towards the antiviral medications commonly used to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal disease in cats that desperately lacks FDA-approved treatments. This extensive research is not just another scientific study; it's a deep dive into the uncharted waters of unregulated pet medication, revealing startling truths about what's actually in these life-saving drugs.
Catfight at the Capitol: Lawmakers Clash Over Colorado's Veterinary Future!
In a dramatic turn of events, the state Capitol is set to witness a showdown not between cats, but among lawmakers and animal welfare advocates, as they lock horns over addressing Colorado's veterinarian shortage. The battlefield? Competing solutions, one presented through legislation and the other via the ballot box, each proposing radically different approaches to veterinary care.
Atlanta's Pet Care Revolution: Bond Vet's Innovative Clinics Coming Soon!
Get ready, Atlanta pet owners! Bond Vet, known for its modern, minimalist, and uber-comfortable veterinary clinics, is set to make a grand entrance in your city. Offering a unique blend of general practice and urgent care for your furry friends, Bond Vet is about to redefine pet healthcare in the Atlanta area.
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells also has enabled the discovery of a decoy molecule that protects against the potentially deadly brain infection, in mice.
The study, from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is published Jan. 3 in the journal Cell. By advancing understanding of the complex molecular interactions between viral proteins and their receptors on animal cells, the findings lay a foundation for treatments and vaccines for viral infections.
An artificial intelligence approach to predicting personality types in dogs
A multi-disciplinary research team specializing in canine behavior and Artificial Intelligence has developed an AI algorithm that automates the high-stakes process of evaluating potential working dogs’ personalities. They hope to help dog training agencies more quickly and accurately assess which animals are likely to succeed long term in careers such as aiding law enforcement and assisting persons with disabilities. The personality test could also be used for dog-human matchmaking, helping shelters with proper placement, thus reducing the number of animals returned for not being a good fit with their adoptive families.