Bird Flu Strikes Again: Fourth Arizona Poultry Farm Hit with Avian Influenza
The avian influenza outbreak in Maricopa County, Arizona, has now reached a fourth commercial poultry farm. The latest affected site—dubbed Maricopa 05—was flagged through routine surveillance testing on June 4, 2025, before any birds showed clinical signs of illness.
New Elanco Report Reveals Scope of Dog Itch Epidemic—and Urges Cost-Effective Solutions
A newly released report by Elanco Animal Health sheds light on an increasingly common issue in pet care: canine itch. According to the data, nearly 9 out of 10 dog owners in the U.S. report that their pet has experienced itchiness in the past year, with seasonal allergies and environmental triggers like pollen playing a major role in flare-ups.
Brazil Opens Bird Flu Vaccination Debate Amid First Commercial Outbreak
In response to Brazil's first confirmed avian influenza outbreak on a commercial poultry farm, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro is calling for a global discussion on bird flu vaccination—a topic with major implications for global poultry trade and animal health policy.
Brazil Makes History as First Major Beef Exporter Declared Free of Foot-and-Mouth Without Vaccines
Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of beef, has reached a historic milestone: it has been officially declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without vaccination by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)—a status that only a handful of countries globally have ever achieved, and none at Brazil’s scale.
Abandoned Dog Hit by Car Recovers from Back Surgery thanks to UC Davis Vets
When Flynn, an approximately 1-year-old male neutered Great Pyrenees, arrived at the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), he had visible tire tracks across his back leg and abdomen. The City of Stockton Animal Services Center reported he was run over by a car and thrown into a ditch. Knowing Flynn needed specialty care, the Yolo County Spay and Neuter Group agreed to take him and immediately brought him to UC Davis.
Is the Future of Veterinary Medicine... Feline? New Report Says Cats Are Quietly Taking Over the Industry
A new report from the CATalyst Council suggests that while much of the veterinary industry is grappling with declining visit numbers, the feline sector is experiencing unexpected growth—potentially reshaping the future of veterinary care in the U.S.