Merck Animal Health Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Future Swine Practitioners
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced its continued commitment to the swine industry’s next generation of veterinarians by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) to sponsor the 2024 recipients of the AASVF and Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Surprising Heart Conditions in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: What You Need to Know
A comprehensive study spearheaded by Maiken B T Bach and her team from various esteemed institutions has shed light on the health challenges faced by Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS), focusing on the relationship between syringomyelia (SM) and myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). These conditions, prevalent among CKCS, pose significant health risks, affecting the spinal cord and heart, respectively. The study aimed to unravel the complexities of cardiac health in CKCS, both with and without SM, and its findings offer new perspectives for pet owners and veterinarians alike.
Shocking Findings: Can Any Medicine Truly Combat the Deadly Equine Herpes Virus? New Study Reveals All!
A meticulous systematic review has cast new light on the battle against Equine Herpes Virus type 1 (EHV-1), a formidable adversary responsible for upper respiratory disease, neurological disorders, abortions, and neonatal fatalities in horses. The critical question at the heart of this research: Can pharmacological therapy effectively reduce the incidence or severity of EHV-1 in domesticated horses?
Veterinary Breakthrough: Simple Blood Test Predicts Emergency Surgery in Cats with Astonishing Accuracy
An unprecedented study has unveiled a groundbreaking approach for veterinarians to swiftly identify cats in urgent need of surgery due to biliary obstruction (BO), a potentially fatal condition. By examining total serum bilirubin concentration (TBIL) levels in cats, researchers have provided a crucial tool in the early detection and treatment of this surgical emergency.
Revealing Study Discovers Key Factors Contributing to Sleep Disorders in Dogs
A groundbreaking study has brought to light the key risk factors associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in dogs, shedding new insights into how brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds struggle with sleep due to their physical characteristics. Conducted on 63 privately owned dogs, including 28 brachycephalic and 35 normocephalic (mesaticephalic or dolicocephalic) breeds, the research aimed to pinpoint the causes behind SDB, a condition that significantly impacts canine welfare.
Dog Defies Autoimmune Disease with Cannabis Oil Treatment
In a remarkable leap forward for veterinary science, a case study from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, alongside the Cannabis Development and Innovation Center, unveils a promising new horizon for treating canine autoimmune diseases. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a stubborn skin affliction in dogs, met its match with cannabinoid therapy (CT), charting a course for what could be a groundbreaking alternative to conventional treatments.