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Merck Animal Health Offers up to $1,000 per Sick Pet That Missed Vaccinations
The COVID-19 Nobivac Relief Plan is designed to support veterinary practices in the wake of a pandemic that forced many pet owners to push back preventative care.
The COVID-19 crisis has changed consumer behavior in many ways, but one particularly troubling trend for veterinary professionals is a decline in pet vaccinations and preventative care. Merck Animal Health designed its COVID-19 Nobivac Relief Plan as a safety net of sorts for its partner practices and pet owners. The program will cover the cost …
Participants Needed for Study on Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Embark have partnered on a study that looks to test 1,000+ in an effort to learn more about treating and preventing DCM in dogs.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Embark have partnered on a study on treating and preventing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs.
Cornell Veterinarians and Physicians Partner for Rare Canine Open-Heart Surgery
Veterinarians and physicians worked together to race the clock and remove a tumor blocking the labrador retriever's right ventricle.
Cornell veterinarians perform rare open-heart surgery on a labrador retriever in collaboration with human physicians.
AVMA Cancels 2020 Convention Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The AVMA Convention 2020 was scheduled to take place July 31-August 4 in San Diego.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced that it has canceled the AVMA Convention 2020 scheduled to start July 31 in San Diego.
AVMA: Prepare COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Applications Quickly
Funds are expected to deplete quickly; here are the key provisions and practical resources
Veterinary practices applying for government assistance loans offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic should move quickly before funds dry up, the AVMA says.
Q&A: Dr. Jennifer Ogeer Discusses Antech’s SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Program
Antech Diagnostics discovered the first two pets in the US to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 as part of its surveillance program. We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Ogeer about the testing program.
The first two pets to test positive for the coronavirus in the US were discovered by Antech Diagnostics’ surveillance program. We discuss with an expert from Antech.
Purdue’s Veterinary College Tackles Human COVID-19 Testing
The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is planning to turn around samples within one day; the facility’s experience providing infectious disease testing and immunity surveillance for animals in Indiana aided in its ability to assist with COVID-19 testing
Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will begin using a lab that tests for infectious diseases in animals to conduct COVID-19 testing for humans. They plan to process 400 human COVID-19 tests a day.
VetWatch Offers Veterinary Business Insight During Coronavirus Pandemic
The new data platform allows users to target specific regions and analyze purchasing, revenue, and operational trends from thousands of practices.
VetWatch provides veterinary professional comprehensive business data on trends during the coronavirus pandemic.
First Pets Test Positive for COVID-19 in US
Despite positive tests, the CDC stresses that there is no proven risk to humans and that widespread testing of pets is discouraged.
Two cats tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first pets to test positive in the United States. Veterinarians are discouraged from widespread COVID-19 testing of pets.
