Starting Your First Vet Practice? These Game-Changing Programs Will Save You Time, Money, and Stress!
Opening your first veterinary practice is a dream come true for many veterinarians. It’s a chance to build something from the ground up, create a unique culture, and serve your community in a way that aligns with your values. But let’s be real—it’s also a daunting task. From securing financing to designing the clinic, hiring staff, and marketing your services, the to-do list can feel overwhelming.
Mass Veterinary Layoffs at USDA and FDA Jeopardize Animal Health and Food Safety
The Trump administration’s sweeping federal layoffs have crippled key agencies responsible for tracking animal diseases, regulating veterinary drugs, and ensuring food safety. Among the hardest-hit programs are the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) at the USDA and the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the FDA, both essential to public and animal health.
One-stop bird flu resource center fills information gaps
News and guidance on avian influenza is scattered across government and state agency websites, and rampant misinformation is spread across the internet. In response, Cornell has launched a comprehensive resource that offers a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu.
CDC Terminates Hundreds of Public Health Employees, Including Veterinarians in Key Roles
The Trump administration abruptly terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday, including fellows responsible for critical public health functions. Among those affected were veterinarians working in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and laboratory leadership positions, according to two sources at the agency who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to concerns over retaliation to NBC News.
Minnesota Declares State of Emergency as Three Animal Diseases Threaten Farms
Minnesota has declared a state of emergency in response to the rising outbreak of three viral diseases impacting commercial farms. The state's Department of Agriculture issued the alert due to the spread of Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), and the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies
New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium – the inner lining of the uterus – before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities in immune cells between early human and horse pregnancy, a surprise given the vastly different placentas.