Vegan dog food provides similar nutrients to meat-based diets, new study finds
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that vegan diets for dogs sold in the UK provide similar nutrition to meat-based diets. The study, led by Rebecca Brociek from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and published in PLOS One, highlights the importance of a balanced and nutritional diet for our canine companions.
A Quantitative Review of Cadaver and Terminal Animal Use in Veterinary Education
A new study, the first of its kind, has quantified the use of cadavers and animals in terminal teaching exercises across public veterinary schools in the United States and Canada. The research, published in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, provides an unprecedented look into the scope, sources, and justifications for these long-standing educational practices, revealing significant variation in how schools adhere to modern ethical guidelines.
MSU Vet Tech Program Just Took the National Spotlight — Here’s Why
Morehead State University’s veterinary technology program, ranked #13 nationally, wins AVTE Program of the Year for innovation, hands-on learning, and career success.
AVMA COE Pulls Diversity Reporting
In a letter sent to veterinary school deans, the COE said it will “not require programs to report on, or comply with, current aspects of the Standards of Accreditation that relate to DEI…in a manner that conflicts with applicable law or other institutional directives.” In effect, what was once mandatory is now optional.
H5N1 Outbreaks in US Livestock and Human Case Investigation
H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in US dairy & poultry. USDA reports new cases in a Texas dairy herd and South Dakota turkeys. A California pediatric case highlights the critical need for a One Health approach.
Gray seals perplex scientists with lack of response to flu infection
Something strange happens when two kinds of seals living in the waters around Cape Cod get infected with influenza – harbor seals get sick but gray seals don’t. Scientists know that both gray seals and harbor seals can contract influenza. But, generally, only harbor seals get sick and may die from the virus.