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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Rabies Kills 59,000 People a Year. Every Single Death Is Preventable. So Why Are We Still Here?
That combination, ancient, fatal, and preventable, makes rabies one of the most frustrating problems in global veterinary and public health. The tools exist. The playbook is known. And yet the disease still claims an estimated 59,000 human lives each year, the majority in Africa and Asia, the majority linked to dog bites, and a disproportionate number of them children.
75% of Pet Owners Want Better Parasite Advice. They're Sitting in Your Waiting Room Right Now
A global survey of 6,500 pet owners just exposed one of the most uncomfortable gaps in veterinary client communication. The data is hard to look at. It is also impossible to ignore
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Over-the-Counter Injectable Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS).
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eko Health Inc. enter digital health collaboration to improve heart murmur detection in dogs
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, and Eko Health, a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence (AI) for early detection of heart and lung diseases, have entered a strategic collaboration agreement. This collaboration brings together Boehringer’s depth in canine cardiology with Eko Health’s powerful AI algorithms and digital stethoscopes – already trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide, with over 650,000 devices sold for use in human medicine.
Unveiling the Future of Veterinary Medicine: How These Students are Revolutionizing Research!
Discover how veterinary students are revolutionizing research in the field of animal health at the annual Veterinary Scholars Symposium. Learn about the groundbreaking projects supported by Boehringer Ingelheim's Veterinary Scholars Program, which has been fostering innovation for 35 years. This article highlights the latest advancements in veterinary research, including award-winning studies on fracture healing in Down syndrome mice and the development of a combined vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. Explore the future of veterinary medicine through the eyes of the next generation of researchers.
Boehringer Ingelheim Celebrates International Dog Day with Major Donations and Volunteer Work in Metro Atlanta with Local Animal Welfare Organizations
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., the largest animal health company in Georgia, proudly gives back to the metro Atlanta community ahead of International Dog Day on August 26. Demonstrating its commitment to pet welfare and supporting local shelters, Boehringer organized a volunteer project and donation drive for a local animal shelter and made financial and product donations to support pets.
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