Confiscated Tiger Cub Brought to Oakland Zoo for Long-Term Rehabilitation and Care
Now receiving specialized care at Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, the eight-month-old tiger has a hopeful future. Rescued from a privately owned facility by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, she is suffering from multiple fractures and associated chronic injuries.... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET ANW NPT Source Type: news

Vetstream Ltd. and Fear Free LLC Join Forces in a Strategic Alliance to Advance Animal Wellbeing
Vetstream Ltd. and Fear Free LLC proudly announce their strategic alliance aimed at enhancing animal welfare globally. DENVER, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vetstream Ltd., a leading provider of digital clinical references and educational content for veterinary professionals, and... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET ANW LIC Source Type: news

Bristol Veterinary School celebrates 75 years of educating veterinary students and advancing animal health and wellbeing
This year – 2024 – the University of Bristol's Veterinary School is celebrating 75 years of educating veterinary students and advancing veterinary science. From improving livestock welfare to tackling food security and antimicrobial resistance, using artificial intelligence to detect disease and working to conserve highly threatened mammals, Bristol Veterinary School has helped to advance veterinary medicine, animal welfare and health around the world. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news

Fear Free ®, LLC Unveils a Revitalized Brand at WVC 2024
Fear Free® Unveils New Branding at 96th WVC Annual Veterinary Conference, Emphasizing Enhanced Animal Wellbeing and Expanded Services. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fear Free®, the single most transformative initiative in the history of companion animal practice, today... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET ANW Source Type: news

New after-hours veterinary tele-health service launches in Fox Chapel
A new option for local pet owners who may need access to after-hours assistance from a veterinarian is now available, thanks to a husband and wife duo who recently launched their new business in Fox Chapel. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 19, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jordyn Hronec Source Type: news

Covetrus Pleads Guilty to Criminal Misbranding of Veterinary Prescription Drugs
Covetrus North America LLC, a company based in Dublin, OH, which sells veterinary products to customers across the US, pled guilty today to causing the introduction and delivery of misbranded veterinary Rx drugs into interstate commerce. Covetrus will pay over $23 million in fines& forfeitures (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - February 16, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news

Fear Free ® and Blue Heron Consulting announce a Strategic Alliance
Fear Free® and Blue Heron Consulting announced a strategic alliance designed to expand their efforts in helping veterinary professionals DENVER, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fear Free® and Blue Heron Consulting announce a Strategic Alliance. "Being able to practice medicine in a... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET ANW LIC Source Type: news

ElleVet Academy Launches with Classes on Cannabinoid Veterinary Science, Offering Free RACE Approved CE Credits for Veterinary Professionals
ElleVet looks forward to filling the need for CBD education in veterinary schools. PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ElleVet Sciences, the leading authority on cannabinoid veterinary science, proudly announces the launch of ElleVet Academy (ellevetacademy.com), its... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET PDT ANW MAT Source Type: news

Mosquitoes may transmit West Nile virus to one another via feces
West Nile virus—the most common mosquito-transmitted disease in the United States—infects thousands of people every year, killing more than 2750 since it first appeared in the United States in 1999. It’s also becoming more of a concern in Europe and other parts of the world. Now, scientists say they’ve found a new way the virus can be transmitted, which may help explain why the pathogen is so persistent. In a study published on the preprint server bioRxiv, researchers report that mosquitoes may transmit West Nile to one another via feces . Knowing more about this “diagonal transmission,” as the ...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 13, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

Global Veterinary Computed Tomography Scanner Market Analysis & amp; Forecast 2024-2034, Featuring Epica Animal Health, Asto CT, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, Xoran Technologies & amp; Isabelle Vets
DUBLIN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Veterinary Computed Tomography Scanner Market Analysis & Forecast to 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global veterinary computed tomography scanner market size was estimated to be USD 187.94... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET MRR Source Type: news

Veterinary students' proximity to and interpretation of a simulated "aggressive" dog before and after training - Oxley JA, Meyer G, Butcher M, Bellantuono G, Levers A, Westgarth C.
Dog "aggression" in the veterinary practice is commonplace. Therefore, student knowledge and education about dog behaviour and the ability to interpret "aggressive" behaviour is important from a human injury prevention and dog welfare perspective. The stud... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news

Curing Pets With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC
While many people and their doctors have embraced medical marijuana for health ills, treating pets and zoo animals with CBD and THC is just beginning. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel Nuwer Tags: your-feed-science Veterinary Medicine Pets Animals Medical Marijuana Source Type: news

Xylazine - emerging cause of death in correctional institutions - Lasater M.
The unregulated veterinary drug xylazine is emerging as a cause of death in State Correctional facilities.   Unlike the drug fentanyl, there is no antidote. The origins and toxicity of the drug are discussed and illustrated with a case study of an offender ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Danish dog owners' use and the perceived effect of unlicensed cannabis products in dogs - Holst P, Kristensen AT, Arendt ML.
The interest in the use of medical cannabis has increased in recent years in both human and veterinary fields. In Denmark, there are no veterinary-licensed medical cannabis or cannabinoid supplements, and it is illegal to prescribe or sell cannabinoids int... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Small, long-nosed dog breeds live longer, study reveals
Female dogs from that category have biggest lifespan among pure breeds, but flat-faced canines more at risk of early deathEvery dog has its day – but some clock up more years than others. Now research has revealed that when it comes to longevity, small, long-nosed breeds are top dog, while flat-faced ones are more at risk of an early death.Once size, face shape and sex were taken into account researchers found that overall small, long-nosed female dogs tended to have the longest lifespans among pure breeds, notching up a median of 13.3 years.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Dogs Veterinary medicine Biology Animals Pets World news UK news Science Source Type: news