Overcoming Paralysis to Winning Championships: Veterinary College Plays Key Role in Belle's Remarkable Agility Comeback
In a tale highlighting resilience and collaborative veterinary care, Belle, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, triumphantly returned to dog agility competitions after facing a period of paralysis.
The narrative unfolded last June when owner Mary Harris observed Belle's abnormal walking. Soon after, the typically active dog found it challenging to walk or stand. Harris promptly sought the expertise of her primary veterinarian, Katie Clevenger DVM , at the Blue Ridge Animal Clinic, where Belle was initiated on a pain management regimen.
Breaking: Kentucky's Game-Changing Plan to Solve Vet Shortage Revealed!
Kentucky's impending veterinary shortage is set to be a crucial topic during the upcoming legislative session commencing in January. The Veterinary Shortage Working Group in Kentucky convened on Tuesday to finalize an 18-month-long report focused on potential solutions.
The comprehensive report outlines strategies for attracting more veterinarians, particularly those specializing in large animals, to the profession and provides recommendations to offer them enhanced support in practicing within the state. Operating under the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the group, formed by outgoing Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles in February, convened several times to deliberate on tackling the shortage of veterinarians specializing in large animals.
NC State Vet School's Bold Move to Tackle Feral Cat Crisis!
In a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing the issue of feral cat overpopulation, the NC State University School of Veterinary Medicine joined forces with the Humane Society, Pamlico Animal Hospital, Washington High School, and the local non-profit organization Paws and Love. Together, they organized a spay and neuter clinic in Washington from November 28 to 30.
Over the course of these three days, a dedicated team, bolstered by local volunteers, utilized innovative baiting techniques to safely trap feral cats. On average, 20 feral cats underwent spaying or neutering each day, contributing significantly to the ongoing endeavor to manage the local feline population.
Paws and Progress: Furry Friends Pave the Way for Human Health Innovation
This interdisciplinary approach underscores the importance of unity among all living beings in advancing medical understanding. As the once-disparate worlds of veterinary and human medicine converged, the collaborative efforts between the Mayo Clinic, Quest Diagnostics, and their allies demonstrated the transformative potential of cross-species research. This illustrates how our dogs and cats became catalysts for advancing health tests, weaving a captivating story of scientific exploration. As the echoes of these collaborative efforts resonate far and wide, a future emerges where the bond between humans and animals propels transformative medical discoveries, offering hope for the continued unity in the pursuit of health advancements.
Ceva Animal Health Expands Operations with State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
In a significant stride towards advancing pharmaceutical capabilities, Ceva Animal Health is set to enhance its operations with the addition of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility at its Lenexa Kansas campus. The Lenexa City Council, in a unanimous decision on November 21, voted 7-0 to approve the pharmaceutical company's expansion, marking a pivotal moment for both Ceva Animal Health and the local community.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Strengthens Collaborative Bonds with Vet Up! Program Partners
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s partnerships with several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are pivotal to the success of the Vet Up! National HCOP Academy for Veterinary Medicine program. As part of the recently renewed five-year, $3.2 million HRSA program grant, PVM invited the founding partner schools to campus so they could learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and discuss with faculty and staff how to strategically strengthen and expand the partnership.