The Healing Power of Pets: How They Boost Our Well-being
After a long, challenging day, nothing beats coming home to the warm, loving greeting of your pet. Whether it’s the cuddles from your cat or the kisses from your dog, their excitement to see you can transform your mood in an instant.
Nearly half of UK vets contemplate leaving sector, survey warns
A new survey has highlighted a growing crisis in the UK veterinary sector, with nearly half of veterinarians contemplating leaving the profession due to mounting mental health pressures. The report, published by animal health company Zoetis, reveals that 75% of UK vets have taken time off because of work-related mental health struggles, underscoring the need for urgent, systemic reform to address the sector’s retention challenges.
First Vaccine Against Swine Dysentery Recommended for Approval
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion for Biobhyo, the first vaccine recommended for approval to protect pigs from swine dysentery. This disease, caused by the bacterium Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, leads to severe dysenteric diarrhoea in pigs and currently lacks an authorised vaccine in the European Union (EU).
Merck Animal Health Receives Positive Opinion from EU CVMP for Numelvi Tablets for Dogs
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., has announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) has issued a positive opinion for Numelvi (atinvicitinib) tablets for dogs. This marks an important step toward the availability of Numelvi in the European Union.
Invasive Asian Longhorned Tick Found in Michigan for the First Time
The Asian longhorned tick, a tiny yet dangerous invasive species, has been detected in Michigan for the first time. On June 13, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed the discovery of two tick nymphs at Grand Mere State Park in Berrien County.
Emotional Intelligence in Early-Career Veterinarians: A Study of Challenges and Opportunities
Veterinary work is notoriously emotional, and for early-career veterinarians, the emotional demands can take a toll on mental wellbeing. A recent study conducted in Canada explored the emotional experiences and emotional intelligence (EI) of early-career veterinarians in clinical practice. With an increasing focus on mental health in the veterinary profession, this research sheds light on the challenges faced by veterinarians and suggests potential ways to improve their emotional resilience and overall wellbeing.