Stay alert of possible ivermectin misuse amid pandemic, FDA warnsApril 13, 2020Animal health professionals should be on the lookout for the potential misuse of a human- and animal-prescribed antiparasitic drug thought to be a possible treatment for COVID-19.
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One Health approach drives COVID-19 testing partnershipApril 13, 2020A partnership between an animal health company and a human pathology laboratory is set to streamline the processing of COVID-19 tests in the Kansas City area.
No evidence COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur, AVMA saysApril 9, 2020Two veterinary associations are offering differing opinions as to whether animals can act as fomites for COVID-19. In a statement on its website, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning pet owners that cats from infected households or where their owners are self-isolating should be kept indoors, except for stress-related medical reasons. The announcement came on the heels of a study published last week on the website of the journal Science that found cats can become infected with the novel coronavirus and spread it to other cats through respiratory droplets. In related news, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for COVID-19 and several lions and tigers at the facility are displaying clinical signs of respiratory illness. It is believed the tiger contracted the illness from a zoo employee who was actively shedding the virus. "It is also the case that animals can act as fomites, as the virus could be on their fur in the same way it is on other surfaces, such as tables and doorknobs," says BVA, referring to a recent briefing note from the U.K.'s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). "That's why …
Research offers clues on deadly human, canine lung diseaseApril 8, 2020The identification of a genetic variant in dogs may soon provide insight into a fatal lung disorder in human infants.
Telehealth platform signs deal with WSVMAApril 8, 2020More than 1,800 clinics in the Evergreen State will soon be able to treat patients remotely, thanks to a new partnership.
New guidelines help ensure heartworm safety, prevention amid COVID-19April 7, 2020Conditions under which a veterinarian can delay annual heartworm tests during the COVID crisis is just one of the topics covered in new recommendations released by AHS.
Rescue, domestic violence groups receive support during pandemicApril 6, 2020Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, ensuring pets and their owners remain together and safe is essential.Â
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19April 6, 2020The presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been confirmed in a tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo.
Pharma manufacturer expands with purchase of facility in FranceApril 3, 2020A U.S.-based manufacturer of canine and equine joint health pharmaceuticals has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of a European active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing plant.
Covetrus completes $110-million sale of diagnostics subsidiaryApril 2, 2020Animal health technology company Covetrus has finalized its divestment of its Scil Animal Care business to Heska Corp., in a deal totaling $110 million.
