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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Review of more than 30 studies finds vegan dog and cat food generally well digested
A comprehensive scientific review has found that nutritionally complete vegan and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested by both dogs and cats and perform similarly to conventional meat-based diets.The review, published in the journal Animals, analyzed 31 previously published studies evaluating the digestibility of plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan diets and ingredients for companion animals. Of the studies included, 22 focused on dogs, two on cats, and seven evaluated both species.
Analysis reveals ‘ultrarapid’ gene evolution behind diversity of feather color in chickens
By analyzing more than 10,000 chicken genomes, the team found that a key pigmentation gene evolved much more rapidly than expected, revealing an unexpected, rapid pattern of genetic evolution that may help explain how biodiversity develops across the animal kingdom.
Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm
Researcher, Jessica Metcalf is studying foul-smelling substances to figure out what attracts the New World screwworm to its favorite meal – open wounds – so she can develop better lures for trapping this serious threat to the livestock industry. The pest was eradicated in the United States more than 50 years ago but was found in Texas in early June.
Arkansas State Is About to Make Veterinary History
Beginning in August, the inaugural class of future veterinarians will officially begin their journey in Jonesboro, marking a milestone not only for Arkansas State but for veterinary medicine across the Mid-South. For a region facing an ongoing shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural communities, the opening couldn't come at a better time.
Free Veterinary Checkups Now Available for Eligible Pet Owners in Nashville
The Pet Community Center (PCC) has announced an expansion of its financial assistance program, offering free wellness examinations for qualifying pet owners thanks to new donations from the PEDIGREE Foundation and Humane World for Animals.
Think Before You Reach for That Eye Ointment: New Study Highlights Rising Antibiotic Resistance in Veterinary Ophthalmology
A new study published in Veterinary Ophthalmology is sending an important message to veterinarians: antibiotic resistance isn't just a concern for injectable and oral medications. It is becoming an increasingly important issue with topical ophthalmic antibiotics used to treat eye disease in dogs, cats, and horses.
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