Nationwide Animal-Movement Ban As Cyprus Imposes Quarantine To Contain Foot-And-Mouth Outbreak
A major animal health emergency is unfolding in Cyprus after veterinary laboratories confirmed multiple cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in livestock units near Livadia and Voroklini in the Larnaca district. In response, authorities have imposed one of the strictest biosecurity lockdowns the island has seen in decades, restricting animal movement across the entire country.
WildFish publishes new report on the emerging threat of veterinary medicines to UK rivers
A new report from conservation organization WildFish is drawing attention to a growing but often overlooked environmental threat: veterinary medicines washing into rivers and waterways across the United Kingdom.
Sniffer dogs can detect wildlife trafficking via shipping container air samples
Now, researchers at the University of Adelaide have demonstrated that pairing detection dogs with a portable air-extraction device could allow authorities to identify illegal wildlife products inside sealed shipping containers, without ever opening them.
New ‘liver-on-a-chip’ device could make drug safety testing more reliable
Now, researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, working with academic and industry collaborators, report that a “liver-on-a-chip” device may offer a more reliable way to predict drug-induced liver injury (DILI) before medications ever reach patients.
Ed Brown Society Launches Veterinary Cohort for Aspiring Equine Vets
Last week, the Ed Brown Society (EBS) launched the Ed Brown Veterinary Cohort (EBVC), a new virtual speaker series focused on equine veterinary medicine. The inaugural session drew 27 students, including Ed Brown Scholars, Fellows, and members of the Student Network. The initiative provides mentorship and career-specific exposure for students pursuing equine veterinary careers.
Iowa House Bill Would Set Residency Requirement for ISU Veterinary Medicine Program
House File 2209 would require that at least 80% of students in ISU’s DVM program be Iowa residents or have previously attended a college in the state. Similar residency rules were enacted last year for the University of Iowa’s dental and medical programs.