Having kids perceived as 'hinderance' by many women in zoologyJanuary 13, 2022Many women who specialize in zoological medicine feel having children could hinder the success of their career, ACZM reports.
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2021 They Ate What?! People's Choice winners revealedJanuary 10, 2022Last fall, Veterinary Practice News’ panel of experts had their chance to vote on the most odd and surprising items removed from animal companions across the U.S. in the 2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest. As part of the annual contest, we also invite readers to vote on what they think is the, well, ‘raddest rad’ among the finalists.
Veterinary shortage tackled by state's inaugural DVM programJanuary 5, 2022Addressing the nation’s critical shortage of animal health professionals and improving pets’ overall access to care is the driving force behind the Garden State’s inaugural veterinary college.
Endangered orangutan gives birth at New Orleans zooDecember 29, 2021A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has birthed a healthy male infant at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.
Dog survives 400-ft fall, wins oddest pet insurance claim of the yearDecember 20, 2021A brave and resilient German Shepherd has taken the top honor at this year’s Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide.
Santa Claus' official veterinarian OKs reindeer for flightDecember 14, 2021Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen have been cleared for travel by the North Pole’s veterinarian.
Declawing banned in Madison, Wisc.December 8, 2021Declawing has officially been banned in Wisconsin’s capital city.
Cats 'read the room' better than one might thinkDecember 7, 2021While dogs are often celebrated for their cognitive abilities, new research suggests cats might, too, be nuanced communicators.
$175K donation supports diversity, inclusion in vet medDecember 3, 2021Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the veterinary sphere is the goal of a new round of academic funding, gifted to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM).
Pets' impact on human gut microbiome to be exploredDecember 1, 2021A new HABRI-funded study could further support the benefits of contact between older adults and companion animals.
