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Snappy

[ad_1] Snappy Snappy is a 10 year old domestic short hair cat who went missing on the 26th July. She went out around 8pm in the Crosby L22 area and hasn’t returned. She is ginger (awaiting photo). She is microchipped and has been neutered. If you have seen Snappy, please call Veronica on 07542 734970.

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With screwworm protocols in place, US resuming livestock, equine imports from Mexico

[ad_1] A two-month suspension on cattle and bison imports from Mexico is expected to be lifted soon. The change comes after implementation of a comprehensive pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol meant to prevent New World screwworms (NWS) from entering the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

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Give them their flowers: Nominate a colleague by Jan. 22

[ad_1] Here’s a great way to start off the new year: Express your gratitude for a colleague who’s made a difference in veterinary medicine by nominating them for an AVMA Excellence Award. Your nominations for these awards help the AVMA honor people who have made outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine, and there’s still time to

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Oh, the Wonders of Vet Med with Dr. Shannon Bray

[ad_1] Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Shannon Bray, a small animal internist and medical manager at IDEXX. Dr. Bray shares her wandering journey into veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse opportunities and experiences. She offers four key pieces of advice: surround yourself with supportive voices,

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‘Love Island’ Star Leah Kateb Says: ‘Couple Up With Adoption!’

[ad_1] ShareShare on Facebook PostShare on X ShareShare on LinkedIn 3 min read Leah Kateb is doing her big one for animals! You may know her as the breakout star from season six of Love Island USA, and now, she’s using her platform to speak up for a cause close to her heart: adoption. Just

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Buddy

[ad_1] Buddy Buddy  is a 5 year old male African Grey Parrot. He escaped from his home in Lymm. He is a good talker and mimic but likely to be scared and quiet. He loves, cashews, monkey nuts, grapes and bananas and could possibly coaxed, if seen. He was last spotted on Trans Pennine trail,

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DC boasts activities, from arboretum to zoo, for big and little kids

[ad_1] Fortunately for AVMA Convention 2025 attendees, there’s so much to do and see in Washington, D.C., that it helps to nail down priorities. Do you want a historical focus that takes a deep dive into the monuments and museums, or do you want an overall tour that hits the highlights? Do you want to

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Comment on veterinary technician educational standards

[ad_1] The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (AVMA CVTEA®) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to some of its educational standards for accredited veterinary technology education programs. Comments are due no later than March 15, 2025, and must be submitted through this online survey.  The proposed changes involve these standards, related

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The Power of Passion and Problem-Solving with Dr. Sally Colgan

[ad_1] Dr. Sally Colgan, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, shares her journey on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life podcast, highlighting her experiences in as an equine surgeon, her work on projects like a kangaroo sterilization program, and ultimately her career transition to organized veterinary medicine. Dr. Colgan emphasizes professional development, the significance

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#CutTheChase

[ad_1] #CutTheChase Is it ok to accept almost 600 dogs dying racing each year for entertainment?   No dog should suffer, become injured or lose their life for sport. But according to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, over 26,000 injuries were suffered and 2,700 greyhounds died in England and Wales between 2018 and 2023. Even

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New article on use of weather and climate products in wildland fire decision-making in the US Southwest

[ad_1] In the Southwest, wildfires are a persistent threat. Credit: Southwest Wildfire Science Consortium The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS), a NOAA Climate Program Office Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) team, recently published an article titled, “How Are Weather and Climate Products and Decision Support Systems Used in Wildland Fire Decision-Making in the U.S. Southwest?”

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