Today’s Veterinary News

Brush up on exciting news in the world of veterinary medicine, from a possible vaccine for canine cancer to an end on controversial research on felines and more.

Julie Funk has been named founding dean of the University of Arizona’s proposed veterinary college. Her first job: getting the proposed program accredited.

Veterinarians are on the front lines when it comes to combating the opioid epidemic that has gripped much of our country. Keeping opioids secure in the veterinary practice, while retaining access for patients who need pain control, is a primary concern. To address this concern, the FDA published a resource that will help veterinarians comply …

Wisdom Health, in collaboration with Genoscoper Laboratories, conducted an innovative study that shows genetic testing may predict if a dog is at risk for developing certain diseases. The study, published in PLOS Genetics, examined the DNA of more than 100,000 dogs, including 18,000 purebreds representing 330 breeds, types and varieties and 83,000 mixed breed dogs …

NAVC Institute 2018 is right around the corner! Taking place May 20th-25th in Orlando, Florida, Institute 2018 offers veterinary practitioners the opportunity to amplify their skills with intensive learning. Choose from nine hands-on courses (including two Ultrasound courses) with focused curriculum and intimate class sizes that will help you achieve your professional and personal goals. …

IDEXX LAUNCHES CANINE INFLUENZA TEST TARGETING H3N2 VIRUS IDEXX Laboratories, Inc has announced it has developed, validated, and made available a new test for the detection of H3N2 canine influenza virus. An avian-origin H3N2 strain identified in Asia around 2006 is the cause of a recent widespread canine influenza outbreak in the Chicago area. The …

For more veterinary news, go to Facebook.com/TodaysVeterinary Practice Twitter.com/TVPJournal ARTES BIOTECHNOLOGY & BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION ARTES Biotechnology has announced a collaboration with the global pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. ARTES specializes in recombinant protein production and vaccine development from microbial expression systems, and its expression system Hansenula polymorpha is a preferred …

NEW PRODUCTS Dechra Introduces Levocrine Chewable TabletsDechra Dechra Veterinary Products U.S. has announced the availability of Levocrine (levothyroxine sodium) Chewable Tablets to its endocrinology product line of Vetoryl (trilostane) Capsules and Felimazole (methimazole) Coated Tablets. Levocrine Chewable Tablets provide levothyroxine sodium to aid in the treatment of canine hypothyroidism. The products are available in 180 …

Pain Relief for Felines 4 Months of Age Novartis Animal Health announces Onsior (robenacoxib) tablets are now approved for use in cats 4 months of age and older. Onsior tablets are indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration in cats >= 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) for …