The average student selected five schools for consideration. WRITTEN BY TODAY’S VETERINARY BUSINESS IN OCTOBER 2021 Veterinary medicine remains a popular field of study, according to the AAVMC, which reported a record 10,834 applicants seeking enrollment in 2022. The total was a 5.5% increase over the 10,273 applicants last year. The 2021-22 Veterinary Medical College Application…
Source: ©GOLDEN SIKORKA – STOCK.ADOBE.COM By Jordan Tyler BRUSSELS — The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) has announced the publication of a new, science-based international standard for pet food production safety to help streamline international trade. The association worked with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to revise its international standards,…
Though felines sometimes play it cool, they know how to ask for help when necessary, Purina researchers say While dogs are often celebrated for their cognitive abilities, new research suggests cats might, too, be nuanced communicators. A Purina-conducted study reveals cats may adjust their behavior to appeal to the attentional state of their caregiver.…
Good general husbandry and regular veterinary care remains the most reasonable cancer-prevention approach for most pet owners By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA One of the most common and dreaded diseases we see in small-animal patients is malignant neoplasia. While the data on exactly how many dogs and cats get cancer is complex and…
Despite all the advancements in human medicine over the past few decades, veterinary medicine has seen little change until recently. Now, several new therapeutic developments have emerged specifically for use in veterinary medicine that have promising potential in changing how veterinarians treat cancer. Cancer is a devastating disease for humans and the pets who…
The average student selected five schools for consideration. WRITTEN BY TODAY’S VETERINARY BUSINESS IN OCTOBER 2021 Veterinary medicine remains a popular field of study, according to the AAVMC, which reported a record 10,834 applicants seeking enrollment in 2022. The total was a 5.5% increase over the 10,273 applicants last year. The 2021-22 Veterinary Medical College Application…
Source: British Veterinary Association (BVA) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting vets’ fears about antibiotic resistance as a new survey reveals that 9 in 10 (92%) vets across the UK are worried about their ability to treat infections in pets in the face of this global threat. Figures from BVA’s Voice of the…
By Jennifer Fiala Image [UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine] Law aims to derive canine blood from pets in community rather than captive colonies Ask Dr. Ken Pawlowski about his plans to start a community blood bank to address supply needs in his area, and he ticks off a half-dozen expenditures: $20,000 to $30,000 for…
The first London Vet Show in two years opened its doors today – the largest gathering of veterinary professionals since before the pandemic (11 November). The 2020 show did not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the event it is back for the usual two days at ExCeL London for 2021. Organisers were determined…
Veterinary Practice News A HABRI-funded study will examine the effect of human-animal interaction on social attention in children with ADHD The impact of pet ownership on children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is set to be explored in a new study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). The organization has awarded a…
