Bird Flu Surges as USDA Loses Hundreds of Veterinarians Amid Federal Staff Cuts
As the U.S. grapples with its longest bird flu outbreak in history, critical staff losses at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are raising alarms about the country’s ability to respond to current and future animal disease threats.
‘Critter Fixers’ Celebrate Tuskegee University’s 2025 Veterinary Graduates
A new class of 65 doctors of veterinary medicine walked across the stage at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM), cheered on by alumni and television stars Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges of Critter Fixers: Country Vets. The ceremony marked the university’s 76th veterinary graduating class, further cementing Tuskegee’s role as a leading producer of Black veterinarians.
Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine Appoints New Assistant Dean
Effective June 1, 2025, Leslie Martin has been appointed as the Assistant Dean for Administration at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM). Martin currently serves as the college’s Director of Financial Affairs and will step into this newly created leadership role to oversee administrative processes, financial operations, and strategic business initiatives.
Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens U.S. Livestock: Tennessee Issues Urgent Alert After Mexico Outbreak
Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty has issued a statewide alert following the recent detection of the New World Screwworm in Mexico, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to suspend all cattle, horse, and bison imports from the country.
Game Changer for Farmers”: Ohio’s $80M Mega Lab Promises Faster Livestock Testing and Disease Defense
Construction is well underway in Reynoldsburg on the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s new Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, a massive upgrade aimed at tackling an ever-growing need for efficient, high-volume livestock testing.
Rare hunting dogs’ unique noses may offer clue to cause of cleft lip and palate in humans
It’s not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a new study suggests a genetic clue may be found in a rare breed of hunting dog. Image credit Reuben M. Buckley, et al