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Veterinarian, Dr. Kwane Stewart, wins the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year
"Hero Vet Transforms Lives on the Streets with Free Pet Care! Dr. Kwane Stewart, a beacon of hope for the homeless, has been silently waging a war against animal suffering for over a decade. His weapon? Compassionate, judgment-free veterinary care through his brainchild, Project Street Vet.
MSD Animal Health Receives Positive CVMP Opinion for an Injectable Formulation of BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) for Use in Dogs
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) issued a positive opinion for BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) 150 mg/ml powder and solvent for suspension for injection for dogs. The CVMP recommends the product for approval for the treatment and persistent killing of fleas (Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis) and ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, and Dermacentor reticulatus) for 12 months. If the European Commission (EC) adopts the recommendation, this injectable formulation of BRAVECTO can be used by or under the supervision of a veterinarian and for administration to dogs and puppies six months of age and older.
Rural Crisis Alert: Livestock Farmers Trapped Between New Antibiotic Laws and Vanishing Vets!
The agricultural heartlands are currently confronting a daunting scenario. The change in regulations regarding livestock medication is causing significant distress among livestock producers. As all medically important antibiotics have now been reclassified to require a prescription, farmers are scrambling to adapt to this new mandate. This shift is not just a procedural change; it's reshaping the very fabric of livestock healthcare.
The situation is further complicated by a worrying trend: the dwindling numbers of veterinarians in rural areas. For years, these regions have depended on the expertise of these professionals not only for the treatment of animals but also for guidance on medication and overall animal welfare. However, as more veterinarians retire or move to urban centers, farmers are left with fewer resources and support for their livestock's healthcare needs.
Global Pork Crisis Alert: WOAH Warns Against Rushed Swine Fever Vaccines Amid Vietnam's Bold Export Plans!
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is sounding the alarm over the need for more extensive testing of African swine fever vaccines. This urgent call comes in response to Vietnam's upcoming plans to export vaccine doses worldwide, aimed at combating a disease that has been wreaking havoc on pig farms across the globe.
In a historic move, Vietnam greenlit two attenuated live-virus vaccines against this swine fever in July. This disease, while not harmful to humans, poses a significant threat to pigs and has repeatedly disrupted the global pork market—a sector valued at around $250 billion in 2022, according to Research and Markets. However, WOAH has raised concerns that AVAC Vietnam JSC, the manufacturer of one of these vaccines, hasn't provided enough data to international experts and organizations.
Shocking Report Reveals How Inflation is Changing Veterinary Visits: Pets at Risk?
Recent data has revealed a surprising trend in the veterinary industry: while practice revenue saw an average increase of 5.7% from August 2021 to August 2023, the number of client visits actually dropped by 2.7%. This suggests that the current inflationary climate is causing pet owners to think twice about the costs of veterinary care, leading to fewer visits.
This significant trend was one of the key topics discussed during the Practice Pulse session at the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, which took place virtually on October 24-25. Another finding from the upcoming 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook indicates that the U.S. pet population continues to grow, but the demand for veterinary services seems to be stabilizing.