Monthly Archives: November 2010

$2m initiative to promote excellence in veterinary research A new animal health partnership platform aimed at finding better ways of preventing and managing disease and advancing sustainable animal agriculture and welfare has been established by Pfizer Animal Health and the … Continue reading →

Applications due Dec. 1 for veterinary incentive Veterinarians, technicians and technologists who work with large animals and have school loans to pay back are eligible to apply for a Kentucky incentive program.

Bayer Expands Animal Health Portfolio Bayer today announced the acquisition of the innovative chewable application technology from Piedmont Pharmaceuticals (Greensboro, NC). In addition Bayer will get access to two products in late stage development at Piedmont. Both parties agreed that … Continue reading →

Canadian Health Agency Warns of Possible E. Coli Contamination in Pet Food The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Public Health Agency of Canada are warning the public not to use beef pet food sold last month at two locations in … Continue reading →

AAEP sets new clinical guidelines for veterinarians on racehorse care New clinical guidelines have been developed for the care of racehorses, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) hopes the changes will promote medical care of the horses above … Continue reading →

Internet Pharmacies – Pros and Cons Podcast Internet pharmacies have emerged recently as a source of drugs not only for humans, but our pets as well. But is it safe to purchase our pets’ drugs online?

Quick Detection of Rotavirus in Foals with Human Test With a rapid test used to detect rotavirus in humans, veterinarians could diagnose rotavirus in foals more accurately and quickly and, thus, begin crucial treatment sooner.

Pfizer Aims to Boost Animal Health Research with European Partnership Pfizer Animal Health of New York reported today that it has partnered with the Easter Bush Research Consortium in an effort to find better ways of preventing and managing disease … Continue reading →

Young, Unsupervised Children Most At Risk For Dog Bites As dog bites become an increasingly major public health concern, a new study shows that unsupervised children are most at risk for bites, that the culprits are usually family pets and … Continue reading →

Want to Shape the Future of the Veterinary Profession? The AVMA Seeks Input on Revised Veterinary Guidelines Do you have an idea on how animals can receive the best care from veterinarians and other members of the veterinary healthcare team?  … Continue reading →