What is screening and is it beneficial?November 30, 2018Screening is the use of diagnostic tests in apparently healthy individuals with no clinical symptoms.1-2 Its purpose is to detect asymptomatic disease with the presumption that this can allow earlier, more effective intervention and will reduce suffering and delay or prevent death.
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UF to study fatal heart disease in Doberman pinschersNovember 27, 2018The influence of genetic mutations on the development of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Doberman pinschers is the focus of a new study.
Hill's Pet Nutrition funds major renovation at KSU veterinary collegeNovember 27, 2018Kansas State University (KSU) College of Veterinary Medicine has received a record sponsorship by Hill’s Pet Nutrition to fund the school’s renovation of Mosier Hall.
FDA accepting grant applications for new drugs to treat minor speciesNovember 27, 2018The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accepting applications for grants to support the development of new animal drugs intended to treat uncommon diseases in major or minor species (MUMS).
Walkin' Pets gives gift of mobility to kids' charityNovember 26, 2018Walkin’ Pets by HandicappedPets.com is providing wheels for every Bella’s Bumbas wheelchair built to help children who suffer from spina bifida or similar conditions.
American Humane to send rescue team for animals displaced by California wildfiresNovember 23, 2018American Humane’s rescue team and animal emergency vehicle will be deployed to aid animals at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley, Calif., displaced by the deadly wildfires.
AVMA applauds federal funding for agricultural veterinary shortages, but calls for moreNovember 23, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is praising Congress for providing a $1.5-million increase in funding to the veterinary medicine loan repayment program (VMLRP) to offset veterinary shortages, but says more still needs to be done.
Petco offers e-commerce option for pet prescription medicationNovember 23, 2018Petco is now offering consumers access to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for their pets online, with delivery directly to their front door.
AVMF donates $20,000 to help veterinarians impacted by California wildfiresNovember 22, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has donated $20,000 to help California veterinarians and animals affected by the wildfires.
D.C. Board of Veterinary Medicine adopts PAVE certificate for international studentsNovember 22, 2018The District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Medicine is the 45th jurisdiction to incorporate the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE) certificate as part of the licensure process for international veterinary graduates.
