The Feline Veterinary Medical Association and Merck Animal Health Champion Future Leaders in Feline Medicine
The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA) and Merck Animal Health are delighted to announce the 2025 Scholarships for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare recipients. This year’s recipients are Holly Kessler, The Ohio State University, Class of 2027, and Claire Stratton, Colorado State University, Class of 2026. Both recipients receive a $10,000 scholarship and a complimentary registration to the 2025 FelineVMA Annual Conference for their passion for feline medicine and a desire to elevate feline healthcare.
Dentalis Earns 5 VOHC® Seals, Positioning for Global Expansion in Animal Health
Dentalis Animal Health Inc. is proud to announce a landmark achievement in veterinary dentistry: the company has been awarded five prestigious Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC®) Seals of Approval, covering its canine dental sticks, toothpaste, and combination products.
Scratch Selects LoanPro’s Modern Credit Platform
Scratch Financial (Scratch), a fintech company that provides a modern financial services platform for veterinary care, announced this week a partnership with LoanPro, the modern lending and credit platform.
Phibro Animal Health Corporation Announces Licensing Agreement with Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for Innovative Periodontal Health Asset for Dogs
Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC), a global leader in animal health and nutrition, today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a novel therapeutic asset targeting periodontal health in companion animals.
Breakthrough results from elephant herpesvirus trial find vaccine to be safe
The world’s first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) – a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants – is safe and triggers a strong virus-fighting immune response, according to an international team led by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Chester Zoo and the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Virginia-Maryland Veterinary Teaching Hospital awaits final approval for expansion and renovation
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is preparing for a major $9M expansion and renovation of its Veterinary Teaching Hospital to improve veterinary education, clinical care, and research. Construction could begin in 2026 pending final approval.

