During the chronic infection phase, M. hyopneumoniae persisted for up to three months post-treatment
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyopneumoniae) causes significant economic losses in the swine industry. Antibiotics with activity against Mycoplasma spp. are employed for disease mitigation and...
Hookworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites affecting dogs, and Ancylostoma caninum is the principal species causing canine hookworm disease worldwide. In the United States,...
Building on the increasing prevalence of household pets seen as a member of the family, market analysts, Future Market Insights, predict that pet food market will increase. The company’s report on...
Embark Veterinary, Inc., a company focused on genetics in dogs, has marketed its DNA Test for Purebred Dogs, which the company states is the first of its kind. The test can alert owners to potential...
Warrior Companion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York and Texas, has begun to pay pet insurance for service animals assigned to veterans who are disabled. The insurance payments will help defray...
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture can be managed conservatively or surgically
Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions in veterinary medicine. CrCL plays a fundamental role in the stability and biomechanics of the...
Gingival administration of apomorphine is easy, appears to be safe, and is an effective method of inducing emesis in the dog
To describe a novel method of inducing emesis in the dog using gingival administration of apomorphine, compare the efficacy of inducing emesis with gingival apomorphine to conjunctival apomorphine,...
To evaluate the effect of once-daily PO omeprazole on appetite in cats with CKD
Cats with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) often display clinical signs such as vomiting and decreased appetite, and frequently receive omeprazole or other acid suppressants despite...
Veterinary exam prep company, VetPrep, now offers an online component to aid in career development. The new online community, called Vetcetera, will help to educate veterinarians throughout their...
Mars, Incorporated has pledged to achieve climate targets across its “value chain” by 2050. The commitment includes to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions; the agreement applies to three...
The use of pregabalin prior to traveling may improve cat welfare and compliance for transportation
The aim of this clinical pilot study was to evaluate the dosage, efficacy, and clinical safety of a single oral dose of pregabalin in cats that experience fear and anxiety when placed into a carrier...
A study confirms the theoretical prediction related to the new concept of learned immunity and provides a practical tool to reduce the impact of the disease.
The mortality of rearing heifers due to paratuberculosis can be reduced by up to 35% in commercial farms only by vaccinating the animals in their first three months of life. This is the conclusion...
Established in 1971, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) began with only 25 members, but according to their 2020 Member Report, that number has increased to close to 4000. Members...
Median survival time was lower than that reported for other species
To determine epidemiological features of cardiovascular disease in rabbits examined at a veterinary teaching hospital and characterize clinical and pathological findings. Animals: 59...
Kenan Thompson with members of the Whittier, CA Boys and Girls Club during Banfield Pet Hospital’s NextVet event
Banfield puts $10M toward STEM, diversityVeterinary care practice company, Banfield Pet Hospital, has pledged $10 million through 2022 toward building STEM education and opportunities. As part of the...
