New Review Highlights Breakthroughs in Antiviral Treatments for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus
Explore the latest research on antiviral therapies for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV), including monoclonal antibodies, RNA interference, and small-molecule inhibitors. This comprehensive review highlights the limitations of current vaccines and the urgent need for effective antiviral strategies to protect global livestock. Learn about novel compounds, naturally derived agents like quercetin, and cutting-edge approaches involving nanotechnology and gene delivery systems. Ideal for veterinary professionals, researchers, and public health stakeholders.
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.