Blood test streamlines canine cancer detectionDecember 9, 2020Texas A&M has introduced a simplified oncology test that allows for early diagnosis in dogs.
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Ending pet obesity drives academic, corporate collaborationDecember 1, 2020Improving the health of animals by eliminating pet obesity is the primary focus of a significant renovation at the Kansas State University (K-State) College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital.
Scholarship, mentoring aims to fill diversity gapsDecember 1, 2020While pet owners represent a diverse population, the same might not be true for those who care for their animals, according to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM).
Veterinary medicine evolving as new professionals enter workforceNovember 26, 2020Experienced workers are retiring, leading to a significant shift in “mindset and culture,” AVMA economic report says.
Check in with new owners to prevent surrendersNovember 23, 2020A Merck survey reveals 73 percent of those who adopted a dog amidst the pandemic are considering rehoming it.
Joint effort notes actionable goals to enhance inclusionNovember 23, 2020The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have formed a new commission to lead a coordinated and comprehensive effort to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the animal health industry.
Window-busting dog tops most unusual pet insurance claimsNovember 20, 2020An excitable bulldog has taken the top honor at this year’s Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide.
Pay in-demand associates incentives, offer more benefitsNovember 20, 2020The veterinary wage gap is extremely prevalent, with some women earning $97K less than their male counterparts, AVMA says.
In-home hospice care, euthanasia expanded via acquisitionNovember 19, 2020BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospita has entered the end-of-life market with the purchase of California-based PetHospice.
Industry giant invests in K-State, animal health hubNovember 19, 2020Preparing the next generation of veterinarians for the evolving role of the profession is the driving force behind a new strategic collaboration.
