UC Davis-led organic farming project receives $2MOctober 12, 2016A nearly $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Research and Extension Initiative will fund an organic farming research project led by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Specifically, the grant will support studies needed to develop national guidelines and best practices for using animal-based manure to improve soil quality and nourish crops.
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Companion Animal Health launches cold compression systemOctober 11, 2016Companion Animal Health has announced the addition of cold and compressive therapy to their line of therapeutic technologies.
Petplan contest will send one winner to NAVC 2017 conferenceOctober 10, 2016Are you a vet tech who wants to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2017 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) conference? Then enter the Petplan contest for your chance starting October 16, 2016.
Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab completes expansion projectOctober 10, 2016The Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory (MPTL) in Willmar, Minn., recently completed an extensive building expansion project aimed at providing additional diagnostic testing labs and enhanced equipment and office spaces.
LSU vet researchers receive fundingOctober 7, 2016The Louisiana State University Biomedical Collaborative Research Program (LBCRP) recently awarded two LSU School of Veterinary Medicine research groups $50,000 each for their respective projects. Both grant periods begin in November and are for one year.
Purina & Sports Medicine vets collaborate to help canine athletesOctober 6, 2016Our knowledge about veterinary support medicine and our ability to help canine athletes are getting a boost thanks to the Purina Canine Sports Medicine Symposium.
Zoetis calls on vet students to apply for 2017 scholarshipsOctober 6, 2016Zoetis Inc., in partnership with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), is calling on second- and third-year veterinary students in the U.S. and Caribbean to apply for the 2017 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Award.
Henry Schein to celebrate large animal vets on Oct. 12October 6, 2016Henry Schein, Inc., wants to recognize the efforts of large animal veterinarians, so they are launching the inaugural National Livestock Veterinary Day on October 12.
Boehringer to sell vaccine lines to ElancoOctober 5, 2016Elanco Animal Health plans to acquire more than 40 vaccines from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. in a transaction valued at $885 million, the companies announced today.
Diabetes Pet Care Alliance Program calls on vets to participate in programOctober 5, 2016November is National Diabetes Month, and the Diabetes Pet Care Alliance is once again encouraging veterinarians to enroll in their program.
