Providing a 'Haven' for retired chimpsMarch 14, 2024Veterinarians at a non-profit facility for chimpanzees previously involved in human biomedical research share more about their mission in providing personalized care for the retired primates.
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Chronic wasting disease continues to spread in North AmericaFebruary 5, 2024The USGS National Wildlife Health Center reports the prion disease has been detected in free-ranging cervids in 32 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces
A guide to rabbit and rodent dentistryFebruary 2, 2024Treatment of dental disease in rabbits and herbivorous rodents commonly requires repeated dental trimming, often for the remainder of the patient’s life. Additional complications, such as dental abscessation, are common in certain species.
Lung damage, 'severe' footpad burns among health impacts of bushfires on koalas, study revealsJanuary 9, 2024The new scientific publication, led by a senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, was featured in Veterinary Sciences.
Wild world of exotics: Advocating for One Health and continuing educationDecember 28, 2023The Galápagos Islands have served as a laboratory and inspiration for veterinarians. The unique setting and wildlife, plus the presence of domestic animals, make them a crossroad for studying conservation challenges, evolution and adaptation, biodiversity, genetic analysis, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases.
Pet Business names the top pet products of 2023December 15, 2023With limited space in most veterinary practice’s retail centers, reviewing this year winners is one possible route in determining what to sell or gift clients for referrals.
Veterinarian and vet med students visit preschool for pet checkupsDecember 12, 2023Kerry Rood, MS, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and students from USU's Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife Club demonstrate a stethoscope on a stuffed animal to preschoolers during a visit to the Dolores Doré Eccles Center for Early Care & Education on USU's Logan campus.
A look at the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV)November 24, 2023Lessons learned in Europe and Australia can better prepare North America to mitigate the effects of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) on wild lagomorph populations. The main concerns are loss of biodiversity and genetic diversity through decrease in populations of wild rabbits and hares.
Emergency pet prep for exoticsOctober 23, 2023Determining species to be seen and gathering necessary supplies are initial steps to ready your team for caring for exotics
Nearly 150 exotic animals surrendered by Michigan animal dealerAugust 29, 2023Nearly 150 exotic animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, kinkajous, wallabies, porcupines, foxes, prairie dogs and ground squirrels, were surrendered by a Michigan animal dealer after alleged violation of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
