Pet insurance trends, key developments, and updates you need to knowMay 1, 2024With streamlined digital platform service, the ability to offset rising veterinary costs and the appealing presentation of a workplace benefit, the value of pet insurance shows no signs of slowing down.
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
Testing, reporting of dairy cattle required by the USDA amidst avian influenza threatApril 30, 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a Federal Order mandating the measures starting April 29.
Canine platelet-rich plasma injectable gets FDA clearanceApril 30, 2024The off-the-shelf product is intended to provide a canine-specific source of concentrated platelets in plasma for intra-articular administration in dogs.
New resource portal targets expanding access to veterinary careApril 30, 2024The Access to Care Resource Hub offers veterinary professionals tools and information to help expand their reach and impact to underserved communities, including financial options and case studies
Scholarship aims to ease financial burdens of future DVMs, offers full-time jobApril 29, 2024Audalys Pena, recipient of the VEG Scholarship, receives funding for the entire fourth year of her tuition at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine, plus a full-time role as an emergency veterinarian post-graduation.
Only 49 percent of veterinarians believe their profession is appreciated, survey showsApril 25, 2024In light of World Veterinary Day 2024, findings from a survey of veterinarians worldwide were released to showcase the perceived levels of appreciation for the veterinary profession.
New campaign against parvovirus aims to raise public awareness, vigilanceApril 23, 2024An educational initiative declares April 23 the National Parvo Awareness Day and launches an online tracking tool to help educate the public and guide veterinary professionals about potential parvovirus outbreaks
65-year-old manatee, Juliet, dies in Florida zoo months after rescueApril 23, 2024The manatee ‘declined suddenly’ overnight following a routine medical assessment, where the 3,045-lb animal exhibited health issues likely age-related, ZooTampa reports. It passed the next day.
Veterinary emergency team in Texas awarded for response efforts during the state's largest fireApril 22, 2024The Texas A&M’s Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) receives a 2024 NAVC Gives Award, including a $10,000 contribution in recognition of their response efforts during the Smokehouse Creek fire.
The Lighter Side: "Four Years Too Late"April 22, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
