Dairy health experts at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center (NBC) have seen an increase in pneumonia cases this year, particularly in growing heifers and calves, resulting from the wide temperature swings and wet-warm weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. NBC experts have provided several important tips for area producers to aid in the … Read More
Bovi-Shield Gold Increases BVD Protection
Zoetis has announced that Bovi-shield Gold FP® 5 and Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 HB products, which help producers further protect their cow herds against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) and bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), have recently earned an additional label claim from the U.S. Department of Agriculture against fetal infection caused by (BVD) Types 1 and 2 viruses. “With the value … Read More
APHIS Seeking Public Comments on EIA
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services is asking the public for comments regarding equine infectious anemia (EIA) control. The call for public comment comes after APHIS recently hosted a discussion group on approaches for EIA control. A summary document from the EIA discussion group is available online. The Vet Services group is seeking additional public … Read More
Merck & AAEP Present Equine Vet Scholarships
During this year’s American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, five veterinary students were the inaugural recipients of $5,000 scholarships through the Merck Animal Health/AAEP Foundation scholarship program. The following five students received the awards during the Dec. 7 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture during the AAEP Convention: Sarah Colmer, University of Pennsylvania Leanne Fowler, … Read More
Rutgers Offering Equine Behavior Seminar
The Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension will be hosting a seminar on horse management and training techniques this winter, keeping topics centered on the program’s theme: “Why Do They Do That? Behavior and Training of Horses” The seminar is scheduled to run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2016, and will feature presentations by … Read More
Zoetis Continues Support for FFA and Vet Students
Selected FFA chapters and veterinary students across the country will receive $1.5 million in scholarships and donations this season as part of the eight annual Zoetis Industry Support Program, part of the company’s commitment towards investing in the future of the industry. “The Zoetis Industry Support Program allows us a unique opportunity to work with our customers to help advance … Read More
Merial Preps Producers on Winter Health
Dr. Tony Moravec is a Technical Service Veterinarian at Merial where he has been working for almost ten years now. He took the time to speak with Jamie Johansen at the NAFB conference to talk about vaccines, winter health, and the use of antibiotics. One of Merial’s most exciting projects has been the introduction of LongRange, an injectable, long-acting dewormer … Read More
Purdue to Host Educational Horseman's Forum
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will open its doors to horse owners and equine industry professionals this February for the annual Purdue Veterinary Medicine Horseman’s Forum. The educational program will take place February 6, 2016, at Lynn Hall on the school’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus. The forum will be presented as a one-day educational seminar, serving as a … Read More
Drug for Equine Insulin-Resistance In Development
Jaguar Animal Health, Inc announced earlier this month that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Notices of Allowance in two pending patent applications for NP-500, licensed exclusively by the Company for veterinary use. NP-500 is the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in candidates for drug products to treat and manage diseases related to equine insulin-resistance, potentially including deadly … Read More
USDA Helps Provide Vet Services to Rural Areas
The USDA awarded more than $4.5 million to 49 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources. The awards, made through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), will help fill shortages in 26 states. “Rural … Read More