Merck Animal Health Thrives in 2024: Steady Growth Driven by Pricing, Demand, and Innovation
Merck Animal Health has once again demonstrated its resilience and leadership in the veterinary industry, closing 2024 with an impressive $5.9 billion in sales, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. Despite challenges posed by foreign exchange fluctuations, the company's strategic pricing, strong product demand, and key acquisitions helped drive steady growth.
Bringing Vet Care Home: Grand Rapids Startup Revolutionizes Pet Wellness
In an era where convenience is king, a woman- and minority-owned startup in Grand Rapids is reshaping the future of veterinary care by bringing it straight to pet owners’ doorsteps. Vetr Health, founded in 2021 by Rachel Berkal and her fiancé, Sadoc Paredes, is on a mission to make high-quality pet care more accessible, affordable, and stress-free.
Welcome to the Ultimate Canine Respiratory Disease Crash Course for NAVLE Candidates!
As veterinary students preparing for the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE), you need to be prepared for a wide range of diseases and conditions that affect animals. One critical area of focus is canine respiratory diseases—both because of their prevalence and their impact on a dog’s health. Whether you’re preparing for multiple-choice questions or clinical scenarios, a solid understanding of respiratory conditions will help you excel.
Judge further pauses 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
A controversial resignation offer for federal employees, known as the "Fork in the Road" directive, is now in the hands of a federal judge, leaving thousands of veterinary professionals employed by the government uncertain about their future.
After a hearing today, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole once again delayed the Trump administration's deferred resignation program "until further order of the Court," prolonging the uncertainty for federal veterinarians working at agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County opens new 10,000 Square Foot Facility
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC), a leader in advanced veterinary surgical care since 1990, is proud to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Surgery Center located at 2937 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA, just a few doors down from its flagship hospital.
Review of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Lions, Tigers, and Hyenas at Denver Zoo
In late 2021, an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 affected lions, tigers, and hyenas at the Denver Zoo. This study tracked the virus in these animals over a period of four months, revealing important details about the dynamics of the infection in zoo animals.