Zoetis' Breakthrough Avian Flu Vaccine Gets USDA Approval — What It Means for the Future of Poultry and Egg Prices!
In a major step toward combating the ongoing avian flu outbreak, Zoetis has received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its avian flu vaccine, designed specifically for chickens. The approval comes as the U.S. faces a devastating bird flu epidemic that has ravaged poultry flocks and led to skyrocketing egg prices.
U.S. Military and El Salvador Team Up to Tackle Animal Health Crisis — Here's How They're Making a Difference!
In a groundbreaking partnership, U.S. military personnel have joined forces with Salvadoran authorities to combat pressing animal health concerns and overpopulation in El Salvador. This collaboration, which included the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador and Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Army Force Battalion veterinarian team, marks a significant step toward improving animal welfare and public health in the region.
Lovet Pet Health Care Expands with 23rd Hospital — What This Means for Phoenix Pet Owners!
Lovet Pet Health Care, formerly known as AZPetVet, is making waves in the veterinary world with over 40 years of experience and a rapidly growing network of animal hospitals. With a rebrand last month to align more closely with their mission, Lovet is set to redefine the future of accessible, convenient, and comprehensive veterinary care for pets across the country.
New Biomarkers for Predicting Survival in Critically Ill Dogs with Acute Kidney Injury
In a recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers have explored the use of two promising biomarkers, Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), to predict survival outcomes in critically ill (CI) dogs and dogs suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI).
New Research Sheds Light on Vitamin D Deficiency and Immune Health in Hospitalized Foals
In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers have discovered that vitamin D deficiency in hospitalized foals may play a significant role in their immune response and overall health outcomes. This longitudinal study aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin D, antimicrobial peptides, and various immune system markers in foals suffering from severe illness, including sepsis.
The High Stakes of Animal Health: Why Agribusiness Can't Afford to Ignore Livestock Diseases
The price of eggs and meat has become a surprising political battleground, but the truth behind soaring prices and shortages is more practical than ideological. Recent outbreaks of bird flu and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have sent shockwaves through the global agribusiness supply chain, revealing just how fragile our food production systems can be without healthy animals.