Vet Candy Watch: Blue Pigs, Heavy Metal Water, and the Genetics of Feline HCM
This week on Vet Candy Watch, host Jeremiah Pouncey explores the latest veterinary science headlines that range from the genuinely puzzling to the downright bizarre. From unraveling the complicated genetics behind feline heart disease to investigating some truly strange blue pigs, this episode covers it all. Joining the conversation is veterinary cardiologist Dr. Hayley McDonald, who breaks down the science behind Felicyn CA-1 by PRN Pharmacal, the newly FDA conditionally approved drug for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine: And Yes, Humans Can Be Replaced
The robots aren’t coming, they’re already here. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for veterinary medicine; it’s reshaping how we practice today. From automated image analysis to predictive diagnostics and client communication tools, AI is quietly transforming every corner of the profession.
More than 3000 Vet Students Have Completed the Ultimate Free NAVLE Prep—Here's What You Missed
While you were scrolling, over 1,650 veterinary students were grinding over the fall 2025 Vet Candy NAVLE Prep program. They showed up every single day, crushed 144 lessons based on the ICVA Species and Diagnosis List, tackled thousands of practice questions, and walked into their October 15 NAVLE exams ready to dominate.
UC Davis Launches the New Disease BioPortal to Help Farmers and Veterinarians Better Protect Animal Health
The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new version of the Disease BioPortal, an online platform designed to help veterinarians, producers, and diagnostic labs make faster, data-driven health and biosecurity decisions.
CSU works to increase access for Native American students in veterinary medicine
Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accepting applicants for its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program under the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act. The act grants Colorado residency status to applicants who are enrolled citizens of federally recognized tribes with historical ties to Colorado.
Commercial Duck Farm in Elkhart County Hit with Bird Flu
For the second consecutive day, state animal health authorities have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial duck operation in northern Indiana, underscoring renewed concerns about regional biosecurity and disease containment in the commercial poultry sector.