Scientists make breakthrough in developing Nipah virus vaccine for pigs
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have developed three experimental Nipah virus vaccines for pigs, successfully preventing infection in field trials. This breakthrough could reduce zoonotic transmission to humans, protect livestock economies, and enhance global pandemic preparedness. The study, published in npj Vaccines, highlights a One Health approach to combating this deadly pathogen.
US Equestrian Releases Veterinary Best Practices White Paper Emphasizing Long-Term Horse Welfare
In a significant development for equestrian sports, US Equestrian (USEF) has published a comprehensive white paper outlining veterinary best practices for sport horse welfare. The document, developed following a March 2024 summit of 28 leading equine veterinarians, represents a concerted effort to elevate care standards across all competitive disciplines.
Perception of health problems in French bulldogs and attitudes toward BOAS grading among Danish owners
A new Danish study published in [Journal Name] sheds light on French bulldog owners’ perceptions of their pets’ health—particularly regarding brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)—and their attitudes toward BOAS grading as a potential solution. While most owners acknowledged the breed’s health challenges, many still viewed their own dogs as exceptions, highlighting a persistent disconnect between general breed concerns and individual pet experiences.
Sonographic machine-assisted recognition and tracking of B-lines in dogs
The SMARTDOG study evaluates an AI-based ultrasound algorithm for detecting B-lines in dogs with cardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE). Results show strong agreement (ICC = 0.88) between AI and manual operator counts, with 84-86% accuracy in classifying pathological lung patterns. While AI failed in 14.2% of cases (more often in CPE dogs), it shows promise as a decision-support tool in veterinary critical care.
Vet Candy’s Hit Podcast Unravels a Cryptid Mystery with a Veterinary Twist
When prize-winning cattle at Connecticut's Goshen Stampede were found mysteriously drained of blood, locals whispered about the legendary Chupacabra - the mythical "goat-sucker" of Latin American folklore. But in Vet Candy's hit podcast All Creatures: Fangs on the Farm, veterinarians Dr. Greathouse and Dr. Smalls uncover a truth far more disturbing than any monster legend. Their forensic investigation reveals an invasive threat that's cloning itself across American farms, proving reality can be stranger than fiction.
The July 2025 Issue of Vet Candy Magazine is Here—and It’s All About the Women Who Do It All
Gracing our cover is none other than Dr. Elān Armstrong, the unstoppable Connecticut veterinarian who juggles a thriving career, co-hosts our brand-new talk show Pop with Dr. Shannon Gregoire, and somehow still finds time to raise four (yes, four!) amazing kids. She's smart, she's fierce, and she’s redefining what it means to be a modern vet—and we are so here for it.