FDA seeks details on antimicrobial use, resistance in companion animals
Food and Drug Administration officials want help collecting data on how antimicrobial administration to companion animals affects development of drug resistance. A Feb. 15 announcement from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine indicates the FDA needs to better understand how drug use in animals such as dogs, cats, and horses might impact antimicrobial resistance in […]
American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health to support relief efforts in Ukraine
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) March 10, 2022—Responding to urgent relief needs in Ukraine, the American Veterinary Medical Association today announced that its charitable arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation , will direct a $100,000 donation from Merck Animal Health to help pets in need , to support veterinary and animal-welfare groups in the war-torn country and the surrounding areas. […]
The pet industry in the Benelux: an update
[Source: by GlobalPETS News Team ] How is the pet industry doing in Belgium and the Netherlands? How has it been affected by COVID-19? Almost half of the households in the Netherlands own 1 or more pets. The latest results from a survey conducted by I&O Research show that in 2021 a quarter of Dutch households owned […]
1 month of war in Ukraine: local pet industry fights to keep the business going
Distribution centers and a number of pet shops have been destroyed by airstrikes since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24th. The main priority now is recovering the activity and assisting animal shelters across the country. Feeding 100,000 dogs and cats In a difficult time for local players to continue with the business, several […]
Taiwan to launch a new government department for pets this month
Author: David Palacios Rubio The new section in the country’s Council of Agriculture will manage all aspects of pets’ lives “from birth to death” amid a boom in the local market. The government said that the new department will oversee the whole industry, from pet food to grooming, training, pet-sitting, and pet insurance. “There are about […]
Russia compromises to ease imports after SOS call from local pet industry
Source: [ GlobalPets ] Author: [ David Palacios Rubio ] Official figures presented during a recent industry meeting show that pet food imports are decreasing by 20% against last year. In a meeting held by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselhoznadzor, RSN), head Sergey Dankvert stated that the regulator is ready to propose rules to simplify […]
4 Easter pet safety tips to save clients from holiday disaster
With Easter just around the corner, now is the ideal time to remind clients and about the dangers presented to pets by this holiday. According to a press release from BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, their clinics see an incredible 321% increase in chocolate toxicity cases during Easter each year.1 In addition, the National […]
38th World Veterinary Association Congress
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is delighted to announce and to invite you to the 38th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2023) that will take place in Taipei, Taiwan on April 26-29, 2023. Take this opportunity to enhance your continuing education in veterinary science, to meet colleagues from all over the world, and visit the wonderful […]
World Veterinary Day 2022 recognizes veterinary resilience
orld Veterinary Day on April 30, 2022 is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate all the contributions veterinarians make to the health of animals. The theme this year is “strengthening veterinary resilience.” 1 The World Veterinary Association (WVA) first created World Veterinary Day in 2000 as an annual celebration of the veterinary profession and the hard […]
Hill’s and Vet-AI in preventive health collaboration
Paul Imrie Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices. A three-way collaboration has been agreed to develop future artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology for use in veterinary practices. Hill’s Pet Nutrition and veterinary technology company Vet-AI have entered into a strategic […]
