Pet food firm, Champion Petfoods, has committed to providing a 5-year grant to veterinary medicine leader, University of Guelph. As part of the funding, the university will be able to appoint an...
The worldwide market for rapid test in veterinary medicine is forecast to grow at CAGR of 8.4% with the period beginning this year and ending in 2028. The market is expected to reach a value of...
Predictors of risk for parasite infection included age, outdoor lifestyle, geographic area and lack of antiparasitic treatment
Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge of parasite distribution and the risk...
Identify predictive biomarkers for the development of pre-partum vaginal prolapse in sheep
Ovine pre-partum vaginal prolapse (known as bearings in sheep) occurs within a few weeks prior to lambing and unless treated both ewes and unborn lambs will die. It is a worldwide problem with no...
Virtual and in-person veterinary service, OneVet, has acquired Veterinarians.org, a website platform for pet owners to find veterinary care information. The combined companies will expand the reach...
Veterinary multimedia platform company, dvm360, has bolstered its offerings with an additional 11 partnerships. The newcomers will join the roster as part of dvm360’s strategic alliance...
Placing a bandage (Ehmer or hobbles) after closed reduction may decrease the risk of the coxofemoral joint reluxating.
The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes and determine the reluxation rate of cats undergoing closed coxofemoral joint reduction, and to investigate potential risk factors for reluxation of...
Hospitalized dogs with higher RDW have greater odds of all-cause in-hospital mortality compared to dogs with a lower RDW
To determine whether RBC distribution width (RDW) is associated with an increased odds of mortality in hospitalized dogs and cats.Retrospective, single-center study; data collected from 2007 to 2017....
Increased expression of CD163 and CD206 during exacerbation of SEA suggested an association between AM phenotype and lung inflammation
Severe equine asthma (SEA) is a common, debilitating lower airway inflammatory disorder of older horses. Alveolar macrophages (AMs) survey inhaled particulates from barn sources causing them to...
Mars Petcare has committed $117 million to expanding its Fort Smith, Arkansas, facility to increase manufacturing capacity. The growth and investment comes on the heels of an estimated 23 million...
Ten dermoids were surgically excised with no recurrences.
The aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to review the clinical data, outcomes and histopathological features of cats that had been treated for ocular surface dermoids.
To summarize worldwide information on the seroprevalence, molecular epidemiology, isolation, genotypes and clinical cases of T. gondii infection in bats.
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii infects virtually all warm-blooded animals, including bats. Depending on the diet, bats are classified as frugivorous, insectivorous, omnivorous, hematophagous,...
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) shows a general picture of the health of Labrador Retrievers in the UK and notes that arthritis is an especially prevalent disorder in this breed....
Animal welfare group, American Humane, will host its 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® program on October 20 at 9 pm EST. The 2-hour program will be hosted by Carson Kressley on the...
Ultrasonography of the caudal vena cava (CVC) has been previously established to assess fluid status in dogs but not in cats. The aim of this study was to determine CVC diameter changes during feline...
The Dysbiosis Index can be used to assess the microbiome in clinical patients over time and in response to therapy
This article summarizes different approaches to the analysis of gut microbiota and how they might be applicable to research studies and clinical practice in dogs and cats.
The impact of an outbreak of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) on reproductive performance and milk production was investigated in 28 Spanish dairy herds using an observational study design. Mean calving...
Veterinary entrepreneur, Ben Jacobs, has joined PetSmart Charities’ board of directors, bringing expertise and a drive toward innovation in pet care and tackling issues which impact pet parents....
