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Youssef Tantawy’s Vet Med Journey

[ad_1] Youssef Tantawy, a second-year veterinary student at the University of Glasgow, is our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast. Youssef shares his unique journey into the world of veterinary medicine, reflecting on the cultural differences he has observed between the UK and the US. He recounts his enriching international placements […]

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Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.

[ad_1] Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself. 2025-02-19 Alice Walker, writer, poet, first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction February is Black History Month Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily

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Xylazine legislation to be considered by new Congress

[ad_1] AVMA-championed legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to help address the public health dangers of illicit xylazine while preserving its availability as an important drug for use in veterinary medicine. Illicit xylazine has now increasingly been found across the country mixed with fentanyl and other narcotics. This potent drug combination poses grave health and

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Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality with Dr. Jean-Yin Tan

[ad_1] This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual’s experience. We’ll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that

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Regenerative Ag’s Hidden Cruelty—And the Vegan Fix

[ad_1] ShareShare on Facebook PostShare on X ShareShare on LinkedIn Published February 18, 2025 by Rebecca Libauskas. 4 min read Is regenerative agriculture “sustainable” or just another way to exploit animals? First, let’s dive into what the buzzword regenerative agriculture means. What Is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a method of farming aimed at restoring

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Microchip company’s closure means pet owners will need to reregister their pets’ microchips

[ad_1] The closure of Save This Life, a pet microchip company, has prompted alerts for potentially affected pet owners. The Austin, Texas–based company appears to be permanently closed on Google. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which hosts a Pet Recovery Service registry for companies, including Save This Life, removed the provider from its Microchip

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.

[ad_1] The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them. 2025-02-18 Ida B. Wells, journalist, sociologist, educator, civil rights activist February is Black History Month Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the latest news that matters to animal

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Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality with Dr. Ewan Wolff

[ad_1] This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual’s experience. We’ll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that

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UPDATE: Mt. Hope Exotic-Animal Auction Stopped for Now

[ad_1] ShareShare on Facebook PostShare on X ShareShare on LinkedIn 4 min read PETA once called Mount Hope, Ohio, the worst town in the U.S. for animals. That’s because it was home to the notoriously cruel Mt. Hope Auction’s Mid-Ohio Alternative Animal and Bird Sale, where scofflaw sellers passed off sick, injured, and neglected animals

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Indiana farm exhibitor who violated AWA plans to reopen without exotic animals

[ad_1] An Indiana farm exhibitor and dog breeder accused of Animal Welfare Act (AWA) violations has agreed to not seek a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) license for two years, according to federal documents. Prosecutors alleged Vernon D. Miller, owner of Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park in Shipshewana, Indiana, violated the AWA in failing to

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Study suggests cats arrived in China via Silk Road

[ad_1] Study suggests cats arrived in China via Silk Road 2025-02-14 Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the latest news that matters to animal health professionals, including veterinary medicine updates, animal welfare and pet product news, best business practices and regulatory updates. SUBSCRIBE

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Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality with Dr. Valerie Marcano

[ad_1] This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual’s experience. We’ll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that

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