Nova Scotia outlaws cosmetic surgery on animals unless medically imperativeSeptember 24, 2018Nova Scotia has introduced changes to the Animal Protection Act intended to strengthen the welfare of livestock and companion animals in the province.
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iVET360 offers risk-free marketing to veterinary practicesSeptember 24, 2018iVET360, an independently owned and operated veterinary services company, with clients in all 50 states, is offering services with no monthly contract.
American Humane certifies two new facilities through conservation programSeptember 24, 2018American Humane has announced the certification of Miami Seaquarium and Roger Williams Park Zoo through the American Humane Conservation program.
Royal Canin marks a milestoneSeptember 21, 2018Royal Canin is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a global provider of health and nutrition products for dogs and cats.
FDA issues alert for isoxazoline class of flea, tick productsSeptember 21, 2018The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting veterinarians and pet owners of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with isoxazoline class flea and tick products, including Bravecto, Nexgard, and Simparica. Data received by the agency as part of its routine post-marketing activities indicates that some animals receiving Bravecto, Nexgard, or Simparica have experienced adverse events such as muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures, said the FDA in a statement. Credelio, another isoxazoline class product, recently received FDA approval. These products are approved for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, and the treatment and control of tick infestations. The FDA said it is working with manufacturers of isoxazoline products to include new label information to highlight neurologic events, as they were seen consistently across the isoxazoline class of products. These products continue to be safe and effective for the majority of animals, said the FDA, adding that it carefully reviewed studies and other data on Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, and Simparica prior to approval. The agency is asking the manufacturers to change product labeling in order to provide veterinarians and pet owners with the information they need to make treatment decisions …
Patterson to provide assistance to veterinarians post-FlorenceSeptember 21, 2018Patterson Companies has pledged its support to its veterinary customers in the wake of Hurricane Florence. "In anticipation of this potentially devastating storm, we want our customers to know that we are here to support them," said Mark Walchirk, president and CEO of Patterson Companies. "Together with local and national disaster relief, we are prepared and committed to supporting our employees, customers, and communities who may experience a damage or loss as a result of Hurricane Florence." The company offers several resources to clients, including fulfillment of any needed emergency or replenishment supplies, assistance managing and replacing damaged inventory, financing options for practice renovations/rebuilds and equipment replacement, and other immediate and long-term assistance. Contact the Patterson Veterinary Hotline at 800-287-0422.
AVMA announces annual animal welfare contest datesSeptember 21, 2018The Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) will be held at Colorado State University from Nov. 16-18. The contest is open to veterinary students, undergraduates, and graduate students, with a limited number of American Veterinary Medical Association members able to attend as noncompetitive participants. Participants will learn to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings using science-based methods and reasoning, and are given the opportunity to weigh evidence and present sound evaluations. This year, contestants will be expected to assess the welfare of a variety of species, including dairy goats, egg-laying ducks, green iguanas, and polo ponies. Up to eight AVMA members will be selected to participate. To apply, download the member application form from awjac.org, and submit by Sept. 28.
Midmark launches Total Solutions 2018 promotionSeptember 21, 2018Midmark Corp. animal health solutions provider is now offering its Total Solutions 2018 promotion, during which veterinarians can receive cash incentives, discounts, free onsite training, and free Midmark installation with the purchase of select veterinary equipment through Dec. 31, 2018. During the promotion, rebates and incentives valued at up to $2,000 are available with the purchase of eligible products through an authorized Midmark Animal Health dealer. Rebates and incentives include: Midmark1000 Dental Delivery Systems with $350 rebate Digital Dental X-ray Sensor with free On-site X-ray Positioning Training, a $1,150 value* CR Digital Dental Radiography Reader with free On-site X-ray Positioning Training, a $1,150 value* Complete Digital Dental X-ray System featuring CR Reader or Sensor with free On-site X-ray Positioning Training plus free Midmark Installation, a total value up to $2,000* VMS Anesthesia Machines with $200 rebate VMS Plus Anesthesia Machines with $200 rebate 255 Single LED Procedure Light with $100 rebate 255 Dual LED Procedure Light with $300 rebate Midmark Multiparameter Monitor with $200 rebate Special Pricing on Stainless Steel V-Top Surgery Tables with Adjustable Electric Column As a bonus offer, purchases of a Midmark 1000 combined with any Digital Dental X-Ray product are eligible for the …
WVA, Ceva announce new WVA Animal Welfare awardSeptember 20, 2018Following the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Animal Welfare Awards in 2017 and 2018, Ceva Santé Animale and WVA in collaboration with the International Veterinary Students Association will this year add a new category recognizing a veterinary student for his/her involvement and engagement in animal welfare. The WVA Animal Welfare Award 2019 will be presented to six selected veterinarians from the WVA's six geographical regions and to one veterinary student from around the world. The award ceremony will take place during the 35th World Veterinary Association Congress on April 28, 2019, in San Jose, Costa Rica. The aim of the WVA Animal Welfare Awards is to recognize and reward veterinarians who in their daily lives contribute to the protection and welfare of animals and have provided outstanding and exemplary welfare-related services to animals, animal owners, fellow veterinarians, and the public. "World Veterinary Association and Ceva Santé Animale recognize veterinarians and veterinary students for their exemplary work in protecting and promoting Animal Welfare," said the WVA in a statement. In addition, WVA and Ceva are hoping to expand the awards categories further to include veterinary schools in future editions, recognizing them for animal …
KSU veterinary researchers, Anivive license FIP antiviral drugSeptember 20, 2018A collaboration at Kansas State University and Anivive Lifesciences is promoting the commercial development of GC376, an antiviral compound for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), which previously has had no effective treatment or cure. Yunjeong Kim, DVM, PhD, ACVM, and Kyeong-Ok "KC" Chang, DVM, MS, PhD, virologists at KSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, and William Groutas, a medicinal chemist at Wichita State University, have been collaborating since 2006 to develop antiviral drugs for human and animal viruses. The licensing agreement was coordinated by the KSU Institute for Commercialization with Anivive Lifesciences, a California company whose proprietary software accelerates the discovery and development process of new pet medicines. "We have been working on antiviral drugs that inhibit a specific virus protease of some important human and animal viruses, and we were able to make very potent inhibitors of FIP," Dr. Kim said. "Through collaborative work with Niels Pedersen at the University of California, Davis—including a field trial on feline patients—we became increasingly hopeful that antiviral treatment may one day substantially benefit cats with FIP. Licensing our compound to Anivive Lifesciences is a huge step forward in transitioning our research to commercialization to make this treatment available to the …
