Vets urged to stop giving pesticide flea treatments after river pollution study
Exclusive: Pet owners risk contaminating their hands with neurotoxins for at least 28 days after application, scientists findVets should limit the use of flea treatments containing pesticides on dogs and cats, scientists have said, after a study revealed the vast amount of toxic substances in them that end up in rivers.Pet owners using theseflea treatments risk contaminating their hands with fipronil and imidacloprid, two insecticides, for at least 28 days after the treatment has been applied, according to research by the University of Sussex and Imperial College London.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Helena Horton Environment reporter Tags: Pesticides Veterinary medicine Pets Pollution Rivers Animals Medical research Environment Science Life and style UK news Source Type: news
An Exciting New Biomarker for Detecting Inflammation in Dogs - VMRD SAA for Canine Now Available!
Veterinary diagnostics manufacturer VMRD, Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of their patient-side product line with the addition of serum amyloid A (SAA) tests for dogs. This new offering, VMRD SAA for Canine, complements existing SAA products for Feline and Equine, providing... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 31, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET ANW Source Type: news
Angola: Fresan to Build Five New Veterinary Clinics in Curoca
[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- Five new hydraulic and veterinary infrastructures will be built this year, in the municipality of Curoca, southern Cunene Province, as part of the Strengthening Resilience and Food and Nutritional Security (FRESAN) project. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 31, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Agribusiness Angola Economy, Business and Finance Central Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Southern Africa Source Type: news
Doylestown veterinary technology company acquires firm it spun out of in 'full circle' deal
Just over six years since leaving VetMedux to start Instinct Science, founder and CEO Dr. Caleb Frankel is acquiring his old employer in a move to merge two companies that have wide-reaching presences in the veterinary industry. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ryan Mulligan Source Type: news
Live animal transport regulations not ‘ fit for purpose ’ , major international study finds
A ‘ fitness check ’ of regulations in five countries meant to protect animals during transportation, has deemed that they all fall short of fully protecting animals during transport. Findings from this interdisciplinary work involving the Universities of Bristol, Essex and British Columbia (Canada) which compared animal transport rules designed to protect the billions of livestock that are transported on lengthy journeys in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, EU (including UK) and US, highlights serious failures. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon ’ s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon ’ s B é nou é National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Cocker Spaniel pup Ariel triumphs over rare congenital abnormality after specialist surgery
Ariel, a five-month-old Cocker Spaniel, who had two extra limbs that resembled a mermaid ’ s tail has had successful specialist surgery carried out by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Bristol ’ s Langford Vets. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Dogs feel grief too
"Grief affects our pets just as much as it does us," Lorna Winter, an expert in dog behavior, tells Newsweek. So when a pup loses their favorite person, how can we help them? Newsweek spoke with two professional dog behaviorists, and a veterinary medical officer, to find out what we can do to help…#lornawinter #kaeleenelson #sandiego #dannycox #petzey (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Elias Animal Health wins federal regulatory approval for canine cancer treatment
After nearly nine years laboring through clinical trials, a Kansas City-area company is preparing to launch its revolutionary canine cancer treatment on the market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Veterinary Biologics has given Elias Animal Health ’s bone cancer treatment for dogs its seal of approval and found the product effective and safe for commercial use. Elias can start selling its product to veterinarians in the fourth quarter, Elias Animal Health CEO Tammie Wahaus said.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - January 19, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Grace Mayer Source Type: news
Merck Manuals Focuses on One Health Approach Between People, Animals, Plants, in Their Shared Environment
One Health is the concept that the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment are inextricably linked. Therefore, medical and veterinary professionals as well as those in other scientific, health, and environmental disciplines should communicate and collaborate, instead of... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET Source Type: news
Investor-funded vet clinic chain expands in Seattle area
Backlogs in veterinary care have created a business opportunity for this national chain of 24/7 urgent care centers. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cathy Duchamp Source Type: news
QSM Diagnostics Signs National Distribution Agreement with MWI Animal Health
Agreement will significantly expand the Boston based diagnostics company's channel to bring its products to veterinary clinics throughout the US. BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QSM Diagnostics, a diagnostic device company that helps veterinarians improve their diagnoses and... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET Source Type: news
Standard Process Launches Veterinary Advisory Council: Expert-driven group formed to advance pet wellness
Standard Process®, a leading whole food-based nutritional supplement company based in Wisconsin, has announced the establishment of its Veterinary Advisory Council: an initiative that is intended to play an important role in shaping the company's future of pet care and product innovation.... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET Source Type: news
Fear Free and Antelligence Partner to Serve Veterinary Students
Fear Free® and Antelligence announced a partnership designed to help veterinary students better understand the business side of medicine, anchored by Fear Free's sponsorship of the Veterinary Student Insider (VSI), an Antelligence publication launched in 2021. DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PET LIC Source Type: news
