Veterinary Drug Emerges as New Threat in U.S. Illicit Drug Supply
A veterinary sedative used in dogs and cats is making its way into the U.S. illegal drug supply, contributing to severe and sometimes deadly overdose clusters across multiple states. According to a recent CDC report, illicit medetomidine—a non-controlled veterinary sedative—has been identified as a new adulterant in street drugs, often found in combination with fentanyl or heroin.
FDA Warns Pet Companies Over Unapproved CBD Products Marketed for Animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three companies—Bailey’s Wellness, HolistaPet, and House of Alchemy—for the unlawful sale and marketing of unapproved CBD products intended for animal use.
Virginia Tech’s Veterinary College Expands Clinical Trials with Transformative $15 Million Spurr Estate Gift
A $15 million estate gift from Northern Virginia philanthropists Helen Dessin Spurr and Frank Arthur Spurr Jr. is set to reshape the future of veterinary medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The gift significantly expands the school’s capacity for clinical trials in dogs and cats, giving hope to pet owners seeking cutting-edge care while honoring the Spurrs’ lifelong devotion to animals.
WSU Vet Student Wins Prestigious Fellowship to Explore Gene Editing for Cattle Health
Hanna Meyer, a second-year student in WSU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, has been selected as one of only 15 students globally to receive the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship, awarded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
From Barnyard to Breakthrough: How Veterinary Scientists Are Advancing the Fight Against Opioid Overdose
A groundbreaking partnership between veterinary researchers and medical scientists at the University of Minnesota is offering new hope in the nation’s battle against opioid overdose. With overdose deaths in the U.S. still exceeding 100,000 annually, veterinary medicine is playing an unexpected but critical role in helping to develop lifesaving tools like vaccines and medical devices.
The Brady Hunter Foundation Expands Its Commitment to Diversity in Veterinary Medicine with New Scholarship Recipient
The Brady Hunter Foundation (BHF), in partnership with the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, proudly announces the second recipient of its veterinary medicine scholarship: Rorrie Dance, a Brooklyn native and incoming first-year student at Long Island University’s Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine.