USDA Declares Minnesota Dairy Herds Unaffected by Bird Flu
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USDA Declares Minnesota Dairy Herds Unaffected by Bird Flu

Minnesota dairy herds have officially been declared “unaffected” by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) virus, the USDA confirmed in September 2025. After one case earlier this year, months of negative testing allowed Minnesota to regain “Unaffected” status under the National Milk Testing Strategy. The change reduces testing frequency but keeps interstate movement restrictions in place, as bird flu continues to affect herds in Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Idaho.

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Dubai’s Modern Vet: Where Five-Star Hospitality Meets Groundbreaking Medicine
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Dubai’s Modern Vet: Where Five-Star Hospitality Meets Groundbreaking Medicine

Modern Vet in Dubai is redefining veterinary care by combining advanced medicine with five-star hospitality. As the first clinic in the Middle East to perform groundbreaking procedures like the V-Clamp cardiac surgery, Modern Vet offers specialties ranging from neurology and oncology to minimally invasive surgery and rehabilitation. With 24/7 care, multilingual staff, and pet-friendly design, the hospital attracts local and international clients alike. Blending innovation, prevention, and luxury, Modern Vet is shaping the future of veterinary medicine in Dubai and beyond.

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Vegan dog food provides similar nutrients to meat-based diets, new study finds
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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.

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A Quantitative Review of Cadaver and Terminal Animal Use in  Veterinary Education
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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.

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