Chicken whisperers: humans crack the clucking code
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.
African One Health network launched to prevent disease
The targeted involvement of local, regional and national stakeholders from the participating countries in the network over the entire project period (2023 to 2027) is intended to enhance their technical expertise and thus increase the efficiency of the network as a whole. “We involve policy-makers and other key stakeholders in the ministries of health and other institutions in the network countries in our work. This is how we hope to achieve the project’s objectives,” explains Abd El Wahed.
The Unseen Ceiling: Addressing the Disparity of Women and People of Color in Veterinary Leadership
In the heart of the modern veterinary profession, an unseen ceiling exists. Despite significant progress in diversity and inclusion across many sectors, there remains a notable disparity in leadership and executive roles within the veterinary field, particularly concerning women and people of color. This issue isn't just about professional hierarchy; it reflects broader systemic challenges and underscores the need for a more inclusive, equitable approach to leadership in veterinary medicine.
Boosting Your Veterinary Practice's Bottom
In the ever-evolving world of veterinary healthcare, practice managers are facing an array of challenges. These challenges, compounded by the ongoing shortage of veterinary professionals and the relentless rise in operational costs, require innovative and resourceful strategies to ensure the financial strength of their clinics. It's time for veterinary practices not just to survive financially but to do so while maintaining the highest standards of care. This well-kept industry secret, known as the hidden profit booster, revolves around a simple yet powerful shift from national brands to Covetrus brands.
Deal Gone Sour: Heifer Project's Legal Showdown Over Scrapped Vet & Dental School Dream
Little Rock, Arkansas, is buzzing with the latest legal drama as Heifer Project International, a renowned global nonprofit, takes a stand in court over a botched property deal. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, has thrown a wrench into what was set to be a transformative project for downtown Little Rock, with Lyon College at the helm aiming to convert the iconic headquarters into a cutting-edge institute for dentistry and veterinary medicine.
IntelGenx and Covenant Animal Health Team Up: A Revolutionary Leap in Non-Human Drug Delivery
IntelGenx Corp. (TSX:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT), also known as "IntelGenx," has made a groundbreaking announcement today. The company has forged strategic development and license agreements with a subsidiary of Covenant Animal Health Partners, LLC ("Covenant Animal Health"), marking a pivotal moment in veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Under this collaboration, Covenant Animal Health will finance the development and manufacturing of a new VetaFilm®-based drug (the “Product”). In an exciting turn of events, the license agreement grants Covenant Animal Health exclusive rights to leverage this Product in non-human applications. IntelGenx, in return, is set to receive royalties from global net sales of the Product.