New Blue Buffalo foods target kidney diseaseAugust 17, 2016Pet food maker Blue Buffalo Co. has released diets formulated for dogs and cats suffering from chronic kidney disease. The veterinary-exclusive, grain-free recipes are KM Kidney + Mobility Support for cats and KS Kidney Support for dogs.
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Aratana secures third FDA approvalAugust 16, 2016The future is much brighter at Aratana Therapeutics Inc. The Leawood, Kan., company this week won U.S. government approval of its third veterinary biopharmaceutical, Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension).
Tax issue threatens canine blood bankAugust 16, 2016Loopholes may be good for reducing a tax burden, but they can be pretty bad when you fall into one. Hemopet, which operates a canine blood bank, greyhound rescue and veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Garden Grove, Calif., is exempt from taxes because of its nonprofit status.
Auburn launches DVM/MPH dual degree option with AlabamaAugust 16, 2016Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies recently partnered with the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham’s School of Public Health to offer distance learning courses for veterinary medicine students seeking to earn a master of public health (MPH) while earning their DVM.
Illinois launches certificate program for beef veterinariansAugust 15, 2016The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a certificate program for beef veterinarians. The Executive Veterinary Program (EVP) in Beef Health Management, which will be held at Kansas State University’s new Olathe campus, is slated to begin April 2017. Enrollment is underway.
Henry Schein now accepting applications for Henry Schein Cares MedalAugust 12, 2016Henry Schein, Inc., is accepting applications for the 2nd annual Henry Schein Cares Medal, which is awarded to organizations from the fields of oral health, animal health and medicine that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to care for the underserved.
University of Georgia gains GRA Eminent ScholarAugust 12, 2016The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will welcome Karen Norris, Ph.D., as a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Immunology and Translational Biomedical Research on September 1. The position is within the college’s Department of Infectious Diseases.
AVMA chooses Donlin as executive VPAugust 11, 2016The head of the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust (AVMA PLIT) has been hired as the day-to-day leader of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
COE rejects Arizona vet school proposalAugust 9, 2016The University of Arizona’s plan to open the nation’s 31st veterinary school was dealt a severe setback when the Council on Education refused to issue a letter of reasonable assurance of accreditation, UA announced today.
Auburn University creates new large-animal scholarship program with estate giftAugust 9, 2016The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently established the Bartlett Scholars Program through an estate gift from H. B. “Woody” Bartlett, DVM, class of ’64. Dr. Bartlett owns Bartlett Ranch, which is comprised of three properties located in Alabama, Texas and Wyoming.
