NC State CVM invites two UNC Pembroke students per yearApril 19, 2017Competition is fierce for the 100 spots available annually at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU CVM), but a new deal gives aspiring veterinarians from the University of North Carolina, Pembroke (UNCP), a leg up.
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UWM uncovers bone-replacement proteinsApril 19, 2017A discovery by the University of Wisconsin, Madison (UWM) researchers could one day lead to the use of proteins found in human bone marrow to regrow bone—not just for humans, but for dogs and cats, too.
Banfield, NAVC call vets to AMR actionApril 18, 2017The issue of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is the reason antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the subject of the inaugural annual Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET) Report, produced by Banfield Pet Hospitals in conjunction with the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
UC Davis awarded $350K for pet cancer treatment, researchApril 18, 2017The Petco Foundation awarded a $350,000 subsidy to the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine’s William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Diagnostic test for feline asthma shows promiseApril 18, 2017University of Missouri researchers have revealed a possible diagnostic test for feline asthma based on Morris Animal Foundation-supported research.
Zoetis launches witness Lepto IgM-based diagnostic testApril 14, 2017Zoetis’ new Witness Lepto is a rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test available in the U.S. that detects the primary immune response to canine leptospires as early as four days after infection, according to the company.
Zoetis to acquire Nexvet Veterinary Biologic Therapeutics Co.April 13, 2017Zoetis Inc. announced it will purchase Nexvet Biopharma veterinary biologic therapeutics company for US $6.72 per share, or a valuation of approximately US $85 million. Pending approval, the purchase is expected to be completed during the second half of 2017.
Bill would remove tax on Vet Med loan repayment programApril 12, 2017With the rising cost of a veterinary education, new veterinarians naturally seek out ways to help pay off their school debt. One way to do that is through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.
BVAB aims to boost nutrition partnershipsApril 12, 2017Blue Buffalo conducted a “continental search” for the 10 veterinary experts who form the company’s newly formed Blue Veterinary Advisory Board (BVAB).
Pennsylvania animal clinic receives national trauma center statusApril 11, 2017The Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC) in Levittown, Pa., became the 27th veterinary medical facility to be named an official trauma center (TC).
