University of Minnesota Leads $1.5M USDA Initiative to Combat Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle
The University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to tackle one of agriculture’s most pressing threats: the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle.
Rhode Island’s Only Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic to Close Amid Financial Strain
A critical resource for Rhode Island pet owners is disappearing. The Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic, the state’s sole nonprofit full-service veterinary facility, will close permanently on April 25, the Potter League for Animals announced Friday.
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.