FDA Confirms H5N1 in RAWR Raw Cat Food: Nearly 70 Feline Cases Nationwide in 2025
The FDA has confirmed H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats after a San Francisco cat tested positive and was euthanized. Nearly 70 cats in the U.S. have been infected with H5N1 in 2025, many linked to raw pet food or raw milk. The affected lots (CCS 25 077 and CCS 250 093) were distributed nationwide in frozen 2.5-lb bags. While no human cases have been connected to handling raw pet food, veterinarians are urged to caution clients about the risks of raw diets and monitor cats for respiratory or neurologic illness.
AVMA Council on Education's Removes DEI Reporting Requirements Despite Pushback
The AVMA Council on Education's decision to drop the mandatory DEI reporting requirement for veterinary schools, citing legal and regulatory conflicts, has sparked concern. While the move is framed as a protective measure for institutions, critics argue it will undermine accountability and slow progress on diversity and equity in a profession that already lacks representation. This change means that without required data, it will be harder to measure and address the ongoing underrepresentation of minority groups in veterinary medicine.
Study Compares Preoperative Imaging and Surgical Findings in Cats and Dogs With Gastrointestinal Signs
A retrospective study of 95 dogs and cats with gastrointestinal signs found that preoperative imaging matched surgical findings in 88% of cases. Radiography demonstrated higher diagnostic accuracy than ultrasonography, with 100% sensitivity and perfect agreement. The results underscore the clinical value of radiography in guiding surgical decisions for small animal gastrointestinal disease.
Mentorship and Hands-On Training Shape the Future of Swine Veterinary Medicine
Zoetis’ Swine Care Workshop at the University of Minnesota is preparing the next generation of swine veterinarians through mentorship, hands-on training, and real-world exposure. By combining classroom learning with in-barn experience, the program builds student confidence, expands career opportunities, and strengthens the future of swine medicine.
Leading Animal Health Companies Team up to Lead Sustainability Push in Veterinary Medicine
Mars, Hill’s, Zoetis, and other leading veterinary companies partnered with HABRI to release a whitepaper on sustainability in animal health. Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets: Toward Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession outlines best practices for waste reduction, green building, pharmaceutical stewardship, and packaging innovations. With 65% of pet owners and 76% of veterinary staff demanding eco-friendly practices, the report highlights industry-wide efforts to create a sustainable future for veterinary medicine.
Case Report: Sarcocystosis in a Sheep
Sarcocystis gigantea infection was confirmed in a 6-year-old sheep slaughtered in Brazil, with multiple macrosarcocysts found in the esophagus, pharynx, tongue, and diaphragm. Gross, histologic, and molecular analysis identified S. giganteaas the causative protozoan. While non-zoonotic and often subclinical, visible muscle cysts lead to carcass condemnation, posing significant economic losses to the sheep meat industry.