Botulism Outbreak Under Investigation in UK Cattle Herds
Significant losses from suspected botulism have been reported in cattle across Essex, Northamptonshire, and Shropshire. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are investigating, with contaminated feed identified as a likely source. Affected feed has been withdrawn from sale.
Smart Livestock Tech: How Wearable Sensors Are Transforming Cattle Health Monitoring
Smart livestock technology like CowManager ear sensors is revolutionizing cattle health monitoring by detecting illness, tracking reproduction, and improving animal welfare through real-time data. Veterinarians can use this technology to strengthen herd health management, reduce disease impact, and enhance preventive care strategies.
FDA Notifies Pet Owners That Tests Show H5N1 Contamination in Certain Lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats
Following up on a case of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a cat, testing performed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local public health and agriculture partners, and federal partners suggests a link between the strain of H5N1 virus detected in the cat and in certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats, a product the cat consumed before falling ill. FDA is sharing information about the testing for public awareness. The agency continues to investigate and will update this notice should new information become available.
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.