Calfornia’s Cat Declawing Ban Faces Familiar Foe: The Veterinary Lobby
Despite bipartisan support and graphic testimony, past efforts to outlaw the controversial procedure have quietly died—but advocates hope this year will be different.
New Study Reveals Financial Challenges and Evolving Trends in Equine Veterinary Care
A groundbreaking study from the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) offers fresh insights into how horse owners manage veterinary care for their animals—and the financial hurdles many face. Published in Equine Veterinary Education, the research underscores gaps in emergency preparedness and explores innovative solutions, including telemedicine, to bridge the growing demands of equine health care.
AVMA Advocates for Key Legislation to Support Veterinarians and Animal Welfare
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is leading bipartisan efforts to address critical challenges facing the veterinary profession, with three major pieces of legislation currently under consideration in Congress.
Petrobras Clears Key Hurdle for Amazon Offshore Drilling with New Wildlife Rescue Center
Petrobras has taken a significant step forward in securing its controversial offshore drilling license with the completion of a specialized wildlife rescue center in the Amazonian state of Amapá, the state-owned energy company announced on Saturday.
Meet Dr. Vanessa Yeager: The Superwoman of Public Health Who’s Changing the Game
Dr. Vanessa Yeager is proof that you can do it all—veterinarian, educator, public health advocate, and animal welfare warrior, all wrapped into one. With a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois and a Master of Public Health from Benedictine University, Dr. Yeager isn’t just saving animals—she’s shaping the future of veterinary medicine, one paws-itively impactful move at a time.
From Broadway Dreams to Veterinary Medicine: The Journey of Gabrielle Acquaviva
Gabrielle Acquaviva is well on her way to becoming a veterinary dermatologist at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, but her story is one of passion, persistence, and taking the risks that most people shy away from. Born and raised in New Jersey, Gabrielle’s journey to veterinary school has been anything but conventional. From the stage to the clinic, her path has been shaped by both a love for the arts and a fierce desire to help animals, proving that dreams can take many shapes along the way.