Felycin®-CA1 is the First and Only Drug FDA Conditionally Approved for the Management of Ventricular Hypertrophy in Cats
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. the parent company of TriviumVet, which holds sole conditional approval from the FDA for Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets) sold under the PRN Pharmacal brand of its affiliated company Pegasus, today announced the product is now available via licensed veterinarians nationwide. PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. confirms that Felycin®-CA1 is the only drug currently legally marketed under conditional approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management HCM in cats.
New Mexico offers up to $80,000 in loan forgiveness for veterinarians
The New Mexico Veterinary Loan Repayment Program was signed into law under Senate Bill 8 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. The program is under the direction of the state’s higher education department and offers up to $80,000 in loan forgiveness.
When Canaries in Coal Mines Became Labradors in Living Rooms: A Critical Look at Companion Animals as Environmental Sentinels
A New York Times article highlights emerging research using pets as "health watchdogs" for environmental toxins—raising important scientific, ethical, and veterinary questions that deserve closer examination.
Mexico Launches Emergency Response to Livestock Screwworm Outbreak
Mexico launches emergency inspections, larvicidal treatments, and a $40M livestock recovery plan after the return of the New World screwworm halts U.S. cattle exports and threatens $1.3 billion in trade losses.
Asian longhorned tick identified in Kansas, health department says
Kansas officials confirm the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick. The species, known to spread diseases like Bourbon virus and bovine theileriosis, poses growing risks to pets, livestock, and humans as it spreads westward across the U.S
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.