Zoetis announced the launch of Vanguard Recombishield
Zoetis announced the U.S. launch of Vanguard® Recombishield™ (Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine), a new injectable vaccine to protect against Bordetella bronchiseptica, also known as kennel cough. Licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 4, 2025, Recombishield is the first and only vaccine for dogs with pertactin protein for an optimized immune response. This innovation in Bordetella protection uses recombinant technology to provide a comfortable immunization experience for the pet, with minimal pain, swelling, stinging and sensitivity.
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon Launches PetsForward
When the (VRCCO) opened its doors in 2018, the team quickly recognized that not all pet parents could afford the quality of advanced medical services they provide. As healthcare costs continued to rise, economic euthanasia became more prevalent throughout the veterinary industry. In response, VRCCO partnered with the Veterinary Care Foundation to establish the VRCCO Care Fund, a philanthropic initiative created to bridge this gap and provide critical medical assistance to pets in need.
UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents
UC Davis Health’s Department of Internal Medicine and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have been jointly awarded an R38 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Vet Candy Watch: Blue Pigs, Heavy Metal Water, and the Genetics of Feline HCM
This week on Vet Candy Watch, host Jeremiah Pouncey explores the latest veterinary science headlines that range from the genuinely puzzling to the downright bizarre. From unraveling the complicated genetics behind feline heart disease to investigating some truly strange blue pigs, this episode covers it all. Joining the conversation is veterinary cardiologist Dr. Hayley McDonald, who breaks down the science behind Felicyn CA-1 by PRN Pharmacal, the newly FDA conditionally approved drug for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
New leash on learning: Ribbon cut, doors opened for Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Rowan University commemorated the opening of Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, New Jersey’s first and only veterinary school, with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Rowan’s West Campus in Harrison Township before nearly 400 special guests, supporters and students on Friday.
World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Approved
Australia has officially approved the first-ever vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, a breakthrough that could change the future for one of the country’s most iconic—and endangered—wildlife species.