Canada’s Vet Shortage Is Becoming a Full Blown Crisis and No One Is Ready For It
Canada is facing a critical veterinary workforce shortage and major gaps in access to essential animal medications. This article breaks down what the crisis means for veterinary professionals, why the talent pipeline is struggling, how drug shortages are impacting animal welfare and food security, and what national leaders are proposing to fix it.
Amazon and Tractor Supply Join Online Pet Pharmacy Boom—But Vets Still Hold the Trust Advantage
Amazon and Tractor Supply have officially entered the online pet pharmacy market, joining giants like Chewy and Petco in the race to become the ultimate one-stop shop for pet parents. This expansion reflects a growing consumer trend: people want convenience, competitive pricing—and ideally, a touch of personalized care.
New Study Reveals the Hidden Struggles of First-Gen Vet Students —And Why It Matters
A new study is shining a light on a rarely discussed issue in veterinary education: the impact of social background on student success. Despite Germany’s tuition-free university system, being the first in your family to attend college still comes with major hurdles—and veterinary medicine is no exception.
Penn Scientists Just Supercharged mRNA Vaccines—And It Could Be a Game-Changer for Cancer, COVID, and Beyond
What if one tweak to a vaccine could make it last longer, hit harder, and work better across more people? That’s exactly what a team of researchers at Penn Vet, Penn Medicine, and CHOP may have unlocked with their latest study—by boosting mRNA vaccines with a powerful immune molecule called IL-12.
AI Is Taking Over Vet Med—And BMC Wants Your Research
Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming human healthcare—it’s shaking up veterinary medicine too. From supercharged diagnostics to smart practice management, AI is becoming a game-changer for animal care. And now, BMC Veterinary Research is putting out the call for researchers to help define what comes next.
Bird Flu Strikes Again: Fourth Arizona Poultry Farm Hit with Avian Influenza
The avian influenza outbreak in Maricopa County, Arizona, has now reached a fourth commercial poultry farm. The latest affected site—dubbed Maricopa 05—was flagged through routine surveillance testing on June 4, 2025, before any birds showed clinical signs of illness.