Veterinarians to lobby Capitol Hill, seeking support for rural vet shortage and dog import lawsFebruary 1, 2024The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) annual legislative fly-in, with advocates representing 42 states and 15 veterinary schools, will be on Feb. 6th
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Professional growth and well-being central to new industry partnershipFebruary 1, 2024The Farmer’s Dog will participate in World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) committees focused on the betterment of companion animals’ welfare and supporting and empowering veterinary care teams.
Canine longevity drug starts clinical trialFebruary 1, 2024A whippet named Boo is the first dog dosed in the study to demonstrate healthy lifespan extension in dogs treated with LOY-002
Improving the welfare of farm animals central to new veterinary associationJanuary 30, 2024The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare (VAFAW) aims to support welfare-centered practices for animals used in food and fiber production
Mealworm-based ingredients for dog food now allowed in the U.S.January 29, 2024Ÿnsect, a global producer of insect-based proteins, has been authorization by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) to use defatted mealworm proteins within dog nutrition
Technology can help attract millennials to your practiceJanuary 26, 2024Offering a tech-forward veterinary experience—one that is convenient, responsive, and individualized—is a good way to serve this segment of pet owners.
$1M donation helps address barriers to pet careJanuary 25, 2024The Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission grants the funding to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) REACH program to help veterinarians serving the most vulnerable communities.
'Show of Shows' spotlights AI technologies, new pet medicationsJanuary 23, 2024The 41st annual Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) concluded on Jan. 17, recording more than 27,000 attendees from 82 countries coming to the five-day conference in Orlando, FL
Pet Care Innovation prize finalists for 2024 announcedJanuary 18, 2024Pet care startups from the U.S., Canada and Australia have been named finalists for the eighth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina, officials for the company reported. Each winner received $25,000 and support from company, including a boot camp at Purina’s headquarters in St. Louis, as they work to grow their businesses in the pet care industry, officials added.
Progress in tackling mental health issues evident among veterinary teams, study showsJanuary 17, 2024Merck Animal Health’s 4th Veterinary Wellbeing Study indicates an increase in clinics supporting their team’s mental health and emotional well-being
