• Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms—with 98% accuracy
    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    Dogs trained to detect Parkinson’s disease using scent have shown remarkable accuracy in new research. In a double-blind trial, they identified skin swabs from people with Parkinson’s with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity, even...
  • Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening
    Saturday, July 12, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    A cat named Pepper has once again helped scientists discover a new virus—this time a mysterious orthoreovirus found in a shrew. Researchers from the University of Florida, including virologist John Lednicky, identified this strain during...
  • Bigger crops, fewer nutrients: The hidden cost of climate change
    Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    Climate change is silently sapping the nutrients from our food. A pioneering study finds that rising CO2 and higher temperatures are not only reshaping how crops grow but are also degrading their nutritional value especially in vital...
  • The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t
    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet effect” may be more myth than...
  • Can these endangered lizards beat the heat? Scientists test bold relocation plan
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    South Australia’s tiny pygmy bluetongue skink is baking in a warming, drying homeland, so Flinders University scientists have tried a bold fix—move it. Three separate populations were shifted from the parched north to cooler, greener...
  • Mammals didn't walk upright until late—here's what fossils reveal
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    The shift from lizard-like sprawl to upright walking in mammals wasn’t a smooth climb up the evolutionary ladder. Instead, it was a messy saga full of unexpected detours. Using new bone-mapping tech, researchers discovered that early...
  • These frozen wolf cubs ate a woolly rhino—and changed what we know about dogs
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    Two Ice Age wolf pups once thought to be early dogs have been identified as wild wolves, thanks to detailed DNA and chemical analysis. Surprisingly, their last meals included woolly rhinoceros meat—an unusually large prey item—hinting...
  • Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues
    Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Veterinary Medicine News
    Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
  • More H5N1 infections reported in dairy cows, poultry
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    The USDA has recently confirmed additional H5N1 avian influenza cases in dairy cattle in California and Idaho, and in poultry - More - 
  • What to do if a dog is bitten by a copperhead snake
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    With warming weather, copperhead snakes are more active, posing a risk to curious dogs in North Carolina.  - More - 
  • Kitten, puppy food recalled due to salmonella, listeria risk
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Blue Ridge Beef has recalled more than 2,300 pounds of kitten and puppy food due to potential contamination with salmonella a - More - 
  • Canine distemper infects raccoons in southern Colo.
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    A dead raccoon in Monte Vista, Colo., tested positive recently for canine distemper, and two other raccoons in Alamosa had si - More - 
  • Scientists train AI to talk to dolphins
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Google is developing a large language model in collaboration with Georgia Tech and the Wild Dolphin Project to facilitate two - More - 
  • Zoo elephants surround juveniles during earthquake
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Adult elephants at San Diego Zoo formed a protective circle around juvenile elephants during a magnitude 5.2 earthquake Monda - More - 
  • Video: Dogs react to San Diego earthquake
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
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  • Couple arrested in Spain may be part of wild cat trafficking operation
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Police in Spain have arrested two Russians for allegedly selling exotic cats, including a clouded leopard, a desert lynx, whi - More - 
  • Neb. offers incentives to attract rural livestock veterinarians
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Nebraska is offering up to $150,000 to encourage recent veterinary graduates to work in rural areas with a focus on livestock - More - 
  • Tax strategies to maximize small-business refunds
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    Small-business owners can boost their tax refunds by leveraging strategies such as the Section 179 deduction, which allows bu - More - 
  • Training and socialization key to reducing dog bites
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
    This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, sponsored by the AVMA to protect the bond between dogs and people.  - More - 
  • The one thing I would say to my daughter, Poppy, who's sitting over there: never give up on your dreams. Never, ever give up on your dreams. Keep coming back, keep working hard, and if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from Animal Health SmartBrief
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  • Hurry! Early-bird deadline extended for AVMA Convention 2023
    Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    AVMA Convention 2023 takes place July 14-18 in beautiful Denver. Save up to $100 and get the best deals on hotel and travel when you register by June 12.
  • Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
    Friday, May 26, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
  • Chart of the Month: Good news on student debt
    Thursday, May 25, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    The debt burdens of new graduates have been going down for a few years, setting new veterinarians up for stronger financial futures.
  • Massachusetts veterinarian to make her mark as congressional fellow
    Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    Dr. Mariah Lancaster, a 2017 graduate of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the AVMA's next congressional fellow in Washington, D.C.
  • Prevent and manage conflict with new reputation resources
    Monday, May 8, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    Healthy relationships and communication with clients are crucial to patient care and to the wellbeing of veterinary team members. Working collaboratively with partners across the veterinary profession, the AVMA continues to expand the...
  • How a supportive workplace improves team retention
    Friday, May 5, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    Has your organization considered the connection between workplace culture and employee retention? A new learning module released this month by Journey for Teams helps to connect the dots.
  • President’s column: Reach new heights at AVMA Convention
    Monday, May 1, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    "One of the things I most appreciate about the AVMA Convention is some of the unique sessions offered here that aren’t available anywhere else."
  • World Veterinary Day celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
    Saturday, April 29, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    The AVMA is proud to join the World Veterinary Association in celebrating the 2023 theme of World Veterinary Day: promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession.
  • New award recognizes achievements in supporting DEI
    Friday, April 21, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    Nominations are due in May for the AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing significant contributions made to the veterinary profession through innovative and transformative leadership in promoting DEI.
  • President's column: Helping the veterinary profession combat cyberbullying
    Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from American Veterinary Medical Association @Work Blog
    The AVMA’s reputation management toolkit is now available to all veterinary team members—whether or not you are a veterinarian or an AVMA member—thanks to an educational grant from Banfield.
  • Catnip: What do we know about the feline drug?
    Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
  • Are some parrots selfless?
    Sunday, January 12, 2020 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Recent experiments involving African gray parrots and blue-headed macaws suggest that some parrot species may be naturally kind and altruistic.
  • Could probiotics benefit cats?
    Saturday, January 11, 2020 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    With the growing popularity of probiotics, some researchers are asking whether they might benefit felines. A recent, small-scale study investigates.
  • Why are scientists painting stripes on cows?
    Monday, January 6, 2020 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    A group of scientists recently concluded that painting black and white stripes on cows might help protect them from biting insects.
  • Why are baby pandas so small? Study explores
    Sunday, January 5, 2020 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Researchers have examined and compared panda skeletons with the skeletons of bears and other animals in an effort to answer an intriguing question.
  • For rats, empathy may be a survival strategy
    Tuesday, December 24, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Research in rats suggests that empathy may be an important element in the rodents’ remarkable ability to survive in difficult environments.
  • Same-sex sexual behavior in animals: Do we have it all wrong?
    Monday, December 16, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    For many years, researchers have made certain assumptions about same-sex sexual behaviors in animals — but what if their assumptions have been wrong?
  • Global warming may cause birds to shrink
    Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    New research has analyzed trends in migratory bird size over a 38-year period and discovered a decline that may result from global warming.
  • Researchers find over 40 new species of fish in one lake
    Monday, December 9, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Researchers have found dozens of new fish species in just one African lake — a feat of diversity. The find also proves a key point in evolutionary biology.
  • Only 'cat whisperers' can read felines' facial expressions
    Thursday, December 5, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    New research finds that most people are unable to read cats' facial expressions, apart from a small group of so-called cat whisperers.
  • Why scientists are studying hibernation to tackle obesity
    Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    New research in hibernating mammals reveals that noncoding DNA may play a role in mechanisms related to obesity control in humans and other animals.
  • Are most dolphins 'right-handed,' too?
    Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    After studying dolphins for 6 years, researchers have found that these mammals have a preference for their right sides, similar to human right-handedness.
  • Fixing bird wings with sheep bones
    Friday, November 29, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    The current method of fixing broken bird bones is not ideal. A recent study investigates whether pins made of dog or sheep bone might be more effective.
  • How fast does a blue whale's heart beat?
    Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Scientists have recorded a blue whale's heart rate for the first time. The findings may explain why no other animal has ever been larger than a blue whale.
  • New research finds better way of calculating dogs' real ages
    Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    A team of researchers says that it has found a more accurate way to calculate dogs' real age and to show how it compares with age in human years.
  • Common fire retardant makes prairie voles anxious, less social
    Monday, November 18, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    New research examines the gender-specific effects of a common flame retardant mixture on the social and affective behavior of prairie voles.
  • Gut bacteria: How bats 'shift the paradigm'
    Friday, November 15, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    A recent study investigates the microbiomes of bats. The authors conclude that, in some ways, bats' gut bacteria don't follow the rules.
  • Punishment could make your dog more pessimistic
    Friday, November 8, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    How does punishing your dog affect its psychological welfare? New research compares various training methods in search of an answer.
  • Vulturine guineafowl's complex societies overturn scientific assumptions
    Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    For the first time, researchers have found that some birds form multilevel societies, which zoologists had thought was something that only mammals did.
  • What are the real zombies?
    Thursday, October 31, 2019 from Veterinary News From Medical News Today
    Are there any zombies in nature? And what about humans, are we ever at risk of zombification? Read our special feature to find out what science has to say.
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