Getting into the "tick" of thingsAugust 8, 2019Donning protective coveralls and rubber boots duct-taped above the ankle, eight trade editors and writers wade into the mid-thigh-high grass, wary of the tips that are likely to yield the tick species inhabiting this part of northeastern Kansas, near the college town of Manhattan.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
CUBEX initiative supports mental health awarenessAugust 8, 2019CUBEX and nonprofit organization Not One More Vet (NOMV) are joining forces to support the health and safety of animal health professionals.
VitusVet enhances client communication with collaborationAugust 8, 2019More than 90 animal hospitals across the U.S. are set to introduce a new communication platform, thanks to a partnership between VitusVet and Pet Partners.
Boehringer Ingelheim Awards honor emerging veterinary talentAugust 7, 2019Three veterinary students from across the U.S. are being celebrated for their research and the potential impact it may have on the future of the animal health industry.
John Howe, DVM, begins term as AVMA presidentAugust 7, 2019The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) 2019 Convention in Washington, D.C., saw a change in the association’s senior staff.
BabelBark launches two-way pet journaling functionAugust 6, 2019Pet software developer BabelBark has added a feature to its BabelVet, BizBark, and BabelBark smartphone applications, designed to streamline communication between veterinarians and pet owners.
Nationwide strengthens VitusVet partnershipAugust 5, 2019Nationwide has reinforced its relationship with mobile solutions provider VitusVet by way of a strategic investment.
Animal health groups receive Patterson fundingAugust 5, 2019Two animal health organizations have received grants from the Patterson Foundation.
A systematic approach to designing weight loss plans for cats and dogsAugust 2, 2019Obesity is defined as excess body weight that may contribute to impaired health and body function. Survey data suggest more than half of the cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, making obesity the most common nutritional disease in companion animals.
