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Welcome to the Vet Candy Blog—your go-to destination for veterinary education, career growth, and real-life insights from the world of animal health.
From free RACE-approved CE courses and clinical updates to NAVLE prep and career advice, our content is designed for veterinarians, vet techs, and students who want to stay informed, inspired, and ahead in their careers.
Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Zoetis Introduces First Commercial Genetic Predictions for BRD to Support Stronger, Healthier Beef Herds
Zoetis Inc. has announced the launch of new bovine respiratory disease (BRD) genetic predictions through its INHERIT® platform, giving cattle producers a new tool to build more resilient and productive beef herds. The innovation allows both commercial cow-calf operators and seedstock producers to evaluate animals based on genetic indicators tied to BRD health and survival for the first time.
Five Steers, One Skunk, and a $35,000 Wake Up Call: What a Minnesota Rabies Cluster Means for Cattle Vets
Rabies is often framed as a wildlife or small animal concern, but a 2024 outbreak on a Minnesota dairy farm is a reminder that production animal veterinarians are very much on the front lines. During a four week period in May, five steers on a single dairy farm developed neurologic disease consistent with rabies. What followed was a complex response involving euthanasia, quarantine, vaccination, human postexposure prophylaxis, and significant economic loss.
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