Zoetis seeks to award scholarships for 2018-2019October 3, 2017Zoetis Inc. and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges are partnering again to provide scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Recipients of the 2018 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Award will receive $2,000 for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Interested students can apply at VETVANCE, a free online resource for veterinary students and recent graduates. The application period is from now through Nov. 30. Eligibility criteria Awards are given based on academic excellence, financial need, diversity, sustainability, leadership, and career interest. Scholarships will be awarded to students in all areas of professional interest, including food animal medicine, small animal clinical medicine, research, government services, public health, and organized veterinary medicine. The award is part of the Zoetis Commitment to Veterinarians, a platform the company created to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians, and to help offset the significant costs associated with a veterinary education. Winners will be announced at the 2018 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Symposium. To date, Zoetis' program has awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships to more than 2,700 students. To learn more about …
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American Humane announces 2017 Hero Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician Award winnersSeptember 19, 2017During the seventh annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, American Humane honored two individuals with the American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician awards, presented by Zoetis.
Diabetes PetCare Alliance program terms expandedSeptember 7, 2017For four years running, Merck Animal Health, Purina, and Zoetis have partnered via the Diabetes PetCare Alliance to help veterinary practices diagnose new canine and feline diabetes cases and jump-start disease management. Now, the collective has lifted the previous enrollment cap of 1,000 clinics, meaning there's no limit to the number of veterinary practices that can enroll in the annual educational program, and the program enrollment period has been extended from one month to two. Veterinarians participating in the program, which is timed to prepare veterinary practices for Pet Diabetes Month in November, diagnosed an estimated 300 pets with diabetes in 2016. Veterinarians who enroll gain access to tools and resources related to diabetes awareness and screening. In addition, clients whose pets are diagnosed during the program period receive a free disease management kit from participating clinics. The kits include the following: One AlphaTRAK 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System from Zoetis One 6-pound bag of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Feline Formula for cats or Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Formula for dogs One 10 mL vial of Vetsulin …
Zoetis seeks to simplify genetic data management for Jersey, brown Swiss cattleSeptember 5, 2017 Zoetis' new SearchPoint data management tool aims to help U.S. dairy producers maximize genetic testing results for Jersey and brown Swiss cattle by sorting genetic results, evaluating genetic trends, and benchmarking genetic merit, according to the company. "It's critical for producers to get selection and breeding decisions right the first time," said Jason Osterstock, senior director, Global Genetics Strategic Marketing for Zoetis. "SearchPoint helps producers select the animals with the greatest genetic potential in their herds and breed them to produce even more valuable offspring." Similar to how U.S. dairy producers use Enlight to manage herd genetics for Holstein cattle, SearchPoint is designed for U.S. dairy customers who use the Zoetis portfolio of genetic tests for dairy cattle, including Clarifide for Jersey and brown Swiss breeders. Users can quickly access their genetic test results and easily convert them into custom reports, tables and graphs that are shareable with partners and herd advisers, the company stated. "This is a powerful, customizable online data management tool that takes analysis of genetic data to the next level," said Ben Vlug, director, Global Quality and Product Delivery at Zoetis. "SearchPoint helps producers visualize genetic variation information and identify outliers, enabling productivity and …
Veterinary managers receive credential program scholarshipAugust 16, 2017Veterinary Study Groups Inc. (VMG), Zoetis, and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) have collaborated to create a scholarship program that provides veterinary professionals with an opportunity to attain the highest level of certification a veterinary manager can achieve, the Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) credential.
USDA grants Zoetis Vanguard crLyme vaccine for dogs a 15-month DOI claimAugust 14, 2017The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval of a 15-month duration of immunity (DOI) claim for Zoetis’ Vanguard crLyme, according to the company.
Zoetis completes acquisition of Nexvet BiopharmaAugust 8, 2017Zoetis Inc., manufacturer of veterinary vaccines and medicines for veterinarians, livestock producers, farmers, and pet owners, announced the completion of its $85 million acquisition of Nexvet Biopharma, a Tullamore, Ireland-based company that manufactures monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for companion animal pain management.
Zoetis launches witness Lepto IgM-based diagnostic testApril 14, 2017Zoetis’ new Witness Lepto is a rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test available in the U.S. that detects the primary immune response to canine leptospires as early as four days after infection, according to the company.
Zoetis to acquire Nexvet Veterinary Biologic Therapeutics Co.April 13, 2017Zoetis Inc. announced it will purchase Nexvet Biopharma veterinary biologic therapeutics company for US $6.72 per share, or a valuation of approximately US $85 million. Pending approval, the purchase is expected to be completed during the second half of 2017.
Zoetis, AAVMC announce 315 scholarships to vet StudentsMarch 22, 2017Zoetis and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the winners of the 2017 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
