Fear Free awards grants for veterinary behavior researchJanuary 8, 2019A number of emerging animal health professionals have been honored for their contributions to veterinary behavior research.
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Reality of Veterinary Surgery ErgonomicsOne of the greatest challenges of Work-Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (WRMSD) is that they can come on slowly. They can be easy to ignore initially. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued ergonomic guidelines to help veterinarians catch problems early. + Learn More
AVMA revamps AVMF board of directorsJanuary 7, 2019The AVMA has formed a new board of directors for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to help advance its mission, services, and programs.
FDA reports decline in antimicrobial sales for food-producing animalsJanuary 7, 2019Domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials intended for use in food-producing animals have decreased by 33 percent between 2016 and 2017.
Southern Veterinary Partners acquires its 70th animal hospitalJanuary 4, 2019Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has acquired its 70th animal hospital, expanding its reach across 10 southern states.
Midmark to offer employee pet care coverage programJanuary 4, 2019Nationwide Insurance and health product manufacturer Midmark are making a commitment to ensure pets receive the care they need.
Pet obesity rates continue to rise in the U.S.January 3, 2019Pet obesity has increased in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive year, according to pet insurance provider Nationwide.
Purdue students offer mobile spay and neuter surgeries to animal sheltersJanuary 3, 2019A traveling surgery unit partly run by veterinary medicine students, is helping dozens of animal shelters perform spay and neuter procedures.
Colleges collaborate to advance veterinary teachingJanuary 2, 2019The University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine has formed the Southeast Veterinary Educational Consortium to help encourage collaboration among working veterinarians and teachers at veterinary colleges in the eastern United States.
New initiative honors veterinary customer service representativesJanuary 2, 2019Veterinary client service representatives (CSRs) across the U.S. are being recognized for their role in the animal health industry.
Vets Plus acquires Merrick's Animal HealthDecember 28, 2018A Wisconsin-based manufacturer of veterinary nutrition products has acquired Merrick’s Animal Health. Vets Plus will wholly-own the subsidiary, which makes boluses, tablets, powders, and electrolytes for the production animal industry.
