The Future of Bovine Diagnostics: How Sequencing Technology Is Changing the Game
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and enteric disease remain two of the biggest challenges in cattle production. They drive calf morbidity and mortality, impact animal welfare, and cost producers millions each year. For decades, traditional diagnostics — culture, PCR panels, antigen testing, have been the backbone of detection and surveillance.
NC State Veterinary Team Guides Miniature Horse Through Rare Bout of Botulism
Botulism in horses is uncommon in North Carolina, according to Dr. Erin Pearson, one of the veterinarians involved in Mocha’s care. The disease is caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, which interfere with neuromuscular transmission, leading to progressive weakness and paralysis. Risk factors often include contaminated or moldy hay, particularly round bales, though exposure sources are not always clear.
Royal Canin Reports 27.7 Million Meals Donated Across North America in 2025
In recognition of National Love Your Pet Day, Royal Canin announced its 2025 charitable giving totals, reporting that it donated more than 27.7 million meals to pets in need across North America. According to the company, those donations supported more than 1.2 million cats and dogs during the year.
The Long Game: Marcus McCaskill Is Building Toward a Mission Bigger Than Himself
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln vet student (Class of 2028) has a goal that most people would call ambitious. He'd probably call it necessary. Marcus is working toward creating a wildlife rehabilitation site and sanctuary, complete with reforestation and habitat revitalization. The kind of thing that takes decades, not semesters. The kind of thing that requires becoming someone capable of carrying it out.
Your Clients Are About to Get A LOT More Extra (And That's Actually Great News)
The global pet care market is set to nearly double from $243.5 billion to $483.5 billion over the next decade. For context, that's roughly the GDP of Belgium. Twice. Just for keeping Fluffy happy and healthy.
Meet the Dream Team: Vet Candy's WVC Vegas Ambassadors Showed Up and Showed Out
If you know Vet Candy, you know we don't do things the traditional way. So when it came time to cover WVC Vegas, the 98th annual conference, baby, we didn't send just anyone. We assembled a Dream Team of four of the most dynamic, passionate, and flat-out interesting humans in veterinary medicine today. And they absolutely delivered.