New study sheds light on lily toxicity in cats; outpatient treatment may be viable option
A study published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) has revealed new insights into the treatment of cats exposed to toxic lilies, offering hope for pet owners facing this common household hazard.
The study (“Prevalence of acute kidney injury and outcome in cats treated as inpatients versus outpatients following lily exposure”), conducted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, investigated the outcomes of 112 cats treated for lily exposure, comparing cats treated as inpatients with intravenous fluids to those managed as outpatients with subcutaneous fluids.
Oklahoma Tackles Rural Vet Shortage with New Farm Journal Foundation Partnership
Oklahoma has partnered with the Farm Journal Foundation to address its rural and food animal veterinary shortage. The initiative will gather data and foster collaboration between the agriculture and veterinary communities to support rural economic growth and public health.
New Hampshire’s Bold Move: Conditional Licenses for Foreign-Trained Vets to Combat U.S. Veterinary Shortage
As the U.S. veterinary shortage reaches critical levels, New Hampshire has introduced a solution by offering conditional licenses to foreign-trained veterinarians, according to a report from EquiManagement. This innovative approach aims to reduce the pressure on the veterinary industry by allowing veterinarians already in the U.S. to begin practicing while completing their licensure requirements.
Act Now: Texas Seeks Nominations for Rural Veterinary Shortage Areas—Get Up to $25K Loan Repayment
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is now accepting nominations for geographic areas in Texas experiencing a shortage of veterinarians in food animal medicine, rural private practice, or public practice. This initiative is part of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), which helps address veterinary shortages by offering loan repayment incentives in exchange for service.
Game-Changing Partnership: Zoetis and Danone Team Up to Revolutionize Sustainable Dairy Farming Through Genetics
Zoetis and Danone have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainability in dairy farming through genetic innovation. By combining Danone's commitment to environmental sustainability with Zoetis' expertise in animal genetics, the collaboration seeks to enhance the dairy industry’s approach to breeding healthier, more resilient cows.
USDA Imposes New Import Restrictions on Japan Due to Avian Influenza Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced new import restrictions on avian commodities from Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture, effective October 17, 2024. These restrictions follow the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic birds in the region.