Nutrition
Gut-brain science gains traction in pet nutrition and behavior
Microbiome research is reshaping how veterinarians think about nutrition, behavior, and GI health in dogs and cats.
One Health
Zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and the animal-human-environment interface.
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Nutrition
Hiperbaric roadshow spotlights HPP for pet food safety
OSU, UNL, and Hiperbaric used a Stillwater workshop to showcase HPP’s role in pet food safety and commercialization.
Outbreaks
Colorado confirms first vesicular stomatitis premises of 2026
USDA confirmed Colorado’s first 2026 VSV-affected equine premises in Montezuma County.
Outbreaks
U.S. clears Brazilian screwworm treatment import as border risk grows
APHIS says EPA cleared import of Brazil-made Tanidil as New World screwworm pressure builds near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Outbreaks
Study links pet and human antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella strains
A global genomic study found dogs and cats carry resistant Klebsiella lineages also seen in people.
Outbreaks
Florina study sharpens bovine tuberculosis risk picture in Greece
A new Greek study examines within-herd bovine tuberculosis patterns in 30 skin test-positive cattle herds.
Outbreaks
California Quarter Horse euthanized after West Nile infection
A Kings County Quarter Horse tested positive for West Nile virus as California’s 2026 activity remains elevated.
Regulation
Congress’s 2009 pet food rule deadline is still unfinished
FDA still hasn’t finalized pet food standards Congress ordered by September 27, 2009.
Welfare
No Dogs Left Behind marks 10 years with Sag Harbor fundraiser
The rescue nonprofit says it has saved more than 10,000 dogs as policy shifts reshape the dog meat trade in Asia.
Outbreaks
Kansas boarding facility reports 2 confirmed strangles cases
Two confirmed and two suspected strangles cases have been reported at a Douglas County, Kansas, boarding facility.
Workforce
Rabies headlines spotlight technicians’ public health role
North Carolina’s rabies alert is underscoring how veterinary technicians guide pet parents through risk, exposure questions, and next steps.
Outbreaks
Correction updates canine Chagas prevalence review, not findings
A Frontiers correction revises funding and disclaimer language for a U.S. canine T. cruzi prevalence review.
Workforce
Protect OHIO reports early gains in rural vet workforce push
Ohio State says Protect OHIO is expanding scholarships, mentoring, and outreach as Ohio faces a projected veterinary shortage.
Outbreaks
Oregon reports confirmed and suspected pigeon fever cases
Deschutes County horses are under quarantine after Oregon reported one confirmed and five suspected pigeon fever cases.
Research
Keeping cats busy is becoming a clinical care conversation
A Vet Blast episode highlights feline enrichment as a practical part of preventive care, behavior support, and indoor cat welfare.
Outbreaks
PCR surveillance detects Echinococcus in Pennsylvania wild canids
A large Pennsylvania fecal PCR survey found Echinococcus in wild canids, but not in pet or hunting dogs.
Recalls
Fromm recalls two wet dog foods over possible metal contamination
Fromm has recalled two canned dog food products after complaints of possible metal contamination.
Research
Kazakhstan study adds first mitogenomic data on cattle ringworm
A new Frontiers study gives Kazakhstan its first molecular baseline for cattle-associated Trichophyton verrucosum-related isolates.
Outbreaks
Romania study points to red foxes as T. britovi reservoir
A northeastern Romania study found widespread T. britovi infection in red foxes, underscoring wildlife’s role in trichinellosis risk.
Outbreaks
Serbian poultry study links Salmonella trends with biosecurity gaps
A Serbian study found broilers had the highest Salmonella positivity and highlighted barriers to on-farm biosecurity.
Industry
Alltech, EnviroLogix link mycotoxin testing with RAPIREAD
Alltech and EnviroLogix are integrating mycotoxin test results into RAPIREAD to streamline feed quality decisions.
Research
Review links barn ammonia exposure to livestock microbiome shifts
A new review suggests high-ammonia housing may disrupt respiratory and gut microbiomes in poultry, pigs, and cattle.
Outbreaks
Central Kazakhstan study tracks local CCHFV circulation
Researchers identified and characterized an Asia-2 CCHFV isolate in Central Kazakhstan, underscoring the value of One Health surveillance.
Nutrition
Girl Scouts brings first dog cookie to 2027 season with BARK
GSUSA and BARK will launch Patch Pals, a blueberry muffin-inspired dog treat, as an online exclusive in January 2027.
Outbreaks
Algeria study links Cape hares to tick-borne pathogen surveillance
A new study found multiple zoonotic tick-borne pathogens in ticks collected from Cape hares in Algeria.
Recalls
Fi recalls two dog supplements over possible Salmonella risk
Fi recalled two dog supplement lots after a supplier-linked Salmonella contamination concern.
Outbreaks
H5 bird flu reaches second Australian state
South Australia joined Western Australia in confirming H5 bird flu, widening Australia’s wildlife surveillance response.
Research
Two swine ExPEC phages add to the pipeline for AMR alternatives
A new study describes two lytic phages targeting swine ExPEC, including one proposed as a novel Teseptimavirus species.
Regulation
GAO presses Congress to update livestock transport law
A new GAO report says the Twenty-Eight Hour Law is outdated and too weakly enforced to protect livestock in transit.
Drugs
Texas couple sentenced in smuggled veterinary drugs case
Federal prosecutors said a Texas couple sold smuggled veterinary drugs and pesticides from Mexico through a website.
Drugs
Hungary studies map resistance and virulence in canine otitis Pseudomonas
Two 2026 papers show how resistance genes and conserved virulence traits may help Pseudomonas persist in chronic canine otitis externa.
Outbreaks
Florida adds another equine EEE case as mosquito season continues
A Florida horse tested positive for EEE, adding to a growing 2026 case count during peak mosquito risk.
Outbreaks
Korea survey finds first T. lewisi-like genotype in wild micromammals
A multi-year Korean wildlife survey detected a Trypanosoma lewisi-like genotype for the first time at the molecular level.
Outbreaks
Ontario equine WNV cases highlight vaccination gaps
Two fatal Ontario horse cases are renewing attention on West Nile vaccination and mosquito-season risk.
Outbreaks
Taiwan study finds widespread hepatitis E exposure in fattening pigs
A new Taiwan study found HEV antibodies in 57.6% of fattening pigs and on 90.6% of surveyed farms.
Drugs
Study finds itraconazole monitoring methods differ in dogs
A new study suggests bioassay and LC-MS can lead to different itraconazole dose decisions in dogs.
Industry
AFIA’s new report maps the animal food industry’s priorities
AFIA’s 2025-2026 report highlights the animal food industry’s scale, safety efforts, and policy priorities.
Research
Penn Vet parasitologist Boris Striepen wins 2027 Wang Award
ASBMB named Penn Vet’s Boris Striepen the 2027 Wang Award recipient for advances in Cryptosporidium research.
Workforce
Heartworm prevention message shifts from awareness to adherence
A new dvm360 commentary highlights how better team communication could improve heartworm prevention compliance.
Research
Rabies glycoprotein study links virulence to lower VAMP2 in mice
A new mouse study suggests rabies glycoprotein variation may drive neurovirulence and disrupt synaptic machinery.
Research
Study finds anthropogenic particles in cat reproductive tissue
New feline research adds reproductive tissue to the growing list of sites where microplastics are being detected.
Drugs
Study maps enrofloxacin, doxycycline depletion in quail eggs
New research adds quail-specific egg residue data for two common poultry antimicrobials.
Welfare
New roadmap urges One Health to embed Indigenous knowledge
A new paper argues One Health should treat Indigenous and local knowledge as core to implementation, not a side note.
Outbreaks
Pilot study finds high Q fever exposure in goats in southwest Korea
A pilot study in Jeonnam adds to evidence that Coxiella burnetii exposure is widespread in Korean goats.
Outbreaks
Algeria review sharpens the picture on surra burden
A new review finds Algeria’s surra data are shaped as much by test choice as by geography or host species.
Outbreaks
Texas confirms anthrax in Edwards County goat
An anthrax case in a Texas goat has prompted quarantine and renewed calls for vaccination in endemic areas.
Outbreaks
Classical BSE case confirmed in Scotland’s Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland confirmed a classical BSE case in Dumfries and Galloway, with no risk to human health, officials said.
Outbreaks
Neospora is still here, but awareness may be slipping
A Minnesota study found low producer awareness of Neospora despite evidence of exposure on every participating farm.
Outbreaks
Przewalski’s gazelle study reports first BVDV-1c isolation
A new study links BVDV-1c to fatal illness in an endangered gazelle species in China.
Research
Case report links Proteus mirabilis to asymmetric renal lesions in calf
A beef calf case report shows Proteus mirabilis can drive both struvite obstruction and pyonephrosis in the same patient.
Drugs
Study probes host-directed approach to P. multocida vascular injury
New preclinical research links 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid to reduced P. multocida vascular injury signaling.
Research
Review tracks 102 zoonotic Capnocytophaga bloodstream cases
A new review highlights rare but severe bloodstream infections in people linked to dog and cat oral bacteria.
Research
Review finds major evidence gaps on dental antibiotics in pets
A new review finds common post-dental bacteremia in dogs and cats, but little evidence that routine prophylactic antibiotics improve outcomes.
Recalls
Yak meat Listeria study adds new food safety signal from Xizang
A new study found and genetically characterized Listeria monocytogenes in retail yak meat from Nyingchi, China.
Outbreaks
Soft tick study adds new wrinkle to ASF preparedness in Texas
Texas A&M researchers say native soft ticks could complicate African swine fever response if the virus reaches Texas.
Outbreaks
South Korea study tracks three-phase decline in fowl typhoid
A new surveillance analysis links South Korea’s long decline in reported fowl typhoid to vaccination and the timing of H5N6 HPAI control.
Outbreaks
Minnesota gelding’s WNV case highlights equine vaccine gap
An unvaccinated gelding in Todd County, Minnesota, tested positive for West Nile virus as late-summer equine risk persists.
Recalls
Northwest Naturals recalls raw chicken pet foods after FDA testing
FDA says two Northwest Naturals raw chicken pet food lots are being recalled over Salmonella and Listeria risks.
Welfare
Daytona spotlight puts K9s For Warriors station dogs in focus
Global Industrial and Richard Childress Racing used Daytona race weekend to spotlight K9s For Warriors’ Station Dog Program.
Drugs
Elanco launches Befrena as it expands canine dermatology push
Elanco has started a phased U.S. launch of Befrena, a new long-acting injectable for canine allergic and atopic dermatitis.
Outbreaks
Triplex qPCR study targets ASFV, PCV2, and PCV3 in one test
A new study describes a single qPCR assay for simultaneous detection of ASFV, PCV2, and PCV3.
Research
Study maps Giardia and Blastocystis genotypes in Shanxi horses
A new study found Giardia in 7.9% and Blastocystis in 0.8% of horses sampled in Shanxi Province, with potentially zoonotic genotypes detected.
Recalls
Revival recalls feline milk replacers over nutrient deficiencies
Revival pulled kitten milk replacers nationwide after testing found low levels of key nutrients in multiple lots.
Outbreaks
China wildlife survey expands the map of Hepatozoon hosts
A large wildlife survey in northwestern China found Hepatozoon DNA only in rodents, adding several new host records.
Research
Therapy dogs show promise in inpatient stroke rehabilitation
A Mayo Clinic study found therapy dogs may improve engagement, activity, and mobility during inpatient stroke rehab.
Outbreaks
Australia turns wildlife health anxiety into H5 action
Australia’s wildlife health push now includes H5 vaccination for little penguins at Phillip Island and St Kilda.
Research
Iceland puffin study finds uneven cadmium exposure across colonies
Non-invasive fecal sampling found colony-scale variation in cadmium levels in Atlantic puffins in Iceland.
Regulation
August AAFCO meeting raises new questions on pet food labels
State hesitation and export concerns are clouding AAFCO’s 2030 pet food label modernization timeline.
Outbreaks
Manitoba horse tests positive for equine infectious anemia
A Manitoba horse tested positive for EIA after export-related screening, prompting movement controls and CFIA follow-up.
Outbreaks
Wisconsin horse tests positive for EHV-4 in Calumet County
A Wisconsin Quarter Horse gelding tested positive for EHV-4 after a fever was found during a wellness exam.
Research
Cat fecal testing study finds no single best parasite method
A JSAP study found that combining fecal techniques in cats improved detection of different parasite groups.
Outbreaks
Kazakhstan reports first influenza D detection in livestock
A new study found influenza D virus in Kazakhstan livestock, extending the D/Yama2019 lineage into Central Asia.
Outbreaks
Study flags novel recombinant PRRSV-2 linked to MLV-like strains
A new PRRSV-2 study in China found a recombinant strain tied to two MLV-like viruses and highlighted limits of ORF5-only surveillance.
Research
Study maps lesion patterns in major bovine abortions in Argentina
New pathology data could help veterinarians target tissues and improve infectious abortion diagnoses in cattle.
Research
New consensus redefines sepsis and septic shock in dogs and cats
A 2026 consensus shifts veterinary sepsis diagnosis from SIRS toward organ dysfunction and structured severity assessment.
Research
Study finds widespread PFAS exposure in dogs and cats
A new veterinary study found common PFAS exposure in dogs and cats, but age, not endocrine disease, drove the strongest associations.
Research
Study links dog-associated home microbes to fewer infant infections
Finnish researchers say microbes linked to pet dogs may help lower infants’ respiratory infection burden.
Research
Study links hormone signaling to canine mast cell tumor biology
New research suggests reproductive status may influence gene expression in female dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumors.
Research
Chinese team publishes chromosome-scale genome for zoonotic eyeworm
A new chromosome-scale genome for Thelazia callipaeda could strengthen surveillance and comparative research.
Outbreaks
Long Island’s fourth tularemia case puts vets on alert
A fourth human tularemia case in Suffolk County highlights zoonotic risk from ticks, outdoor cats, and bite-related exposure.
Outbreaks
Sicily study tests how two bTB surveillance tools align
A new Sicily field study found strong but shifting agreement between skin testing and IFN-γ in bovine tuberculosis surveillance.
Outbreaks
Study finds zoonotic microsporidia in Hu sheep and goats in Zhejiang
A new study found Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Hu sheep and goats in southern Zhejiang, with higher prevalence in sheep.
Outbreaks
First documented RFAV infection in dogs raises surveillance questions
A Serbian outbreak report links RFAV, previously seen in wild canids, to severe disease in domestic Dobermanns.
Research
MRSA membrane disruption study points to virulence tradeoff
A new MRSA study suggests disrupting membrane microdomains may increase hemolysin-driven virulence.
Nutrition
Study examines Toxfin against T-2 toxin and fumonisin in layers
A new laying hen study suggests Toxfin may reduce some harms from T-2 toxin and fumonisin exposure.
Research
Study identifies six conserved BCoV spike epitope candidates
A new mouse study identifies six bovine coronavirus spike epitopes with neutralizing activity against enteric and respiratory strains.
Research
Study links PPRV syncytium formation to RhoA-ROCK1 signaling
A new PPRV study suggests the virus uses RhoA-ROCK1 signaling to drive syncytia and boost replication.
Research
Study suggests lipid antigens could sharpen Johne’s detection
A five-year cattle study found age-linked lipid antibody responses that may help detect MAP infection earlier.
Welfare
Australia launches roadmap linking family violence and pet safety
A new national roadmap in Australia calls for pet-inclusive family violence responses, with implications for veterinary teams.
Outbreaks
Hendra review highlights diagnostic and spillover challenges
A new review says Hendra surveillance must evolve as variant diversity and occupational risk remain in focus.
Outbreaks
Study proposes US reporting framework for CROs in pets
A new AJVR paper outlines how agencies could better report and respond to carbapenem-resistant organisms in companion animals.
Outbreaks
Xinjiang survey finds widespread haemoprotozoan infection
A new Xinjiang livestock study found Trypanosoma, Theileria, and Babesia in nearly half of sampled animals and rodents.
Industry
Years lands growth funding as recall clouds expansion plans
Years secured backing from Verlinvest and Five Seasons Ventures as it pushes into retail and Europe.
Drugs
Study adds support for oral rabies vaccination in dogs
New data strengthen the case for oral rabies vaccine use in hard-to-reach dog populations.
Nutrition
Study examines carbon impact of vegetable by-products in bull diets
Spanish researchers compared conventional and by-product-based finishing diets for yearling bulls in Navarra.
Recalls
DOJ sues Darwin’s maker over alleged pet food safety failures
Federal prosecutors want Darwin’s manufacturer stopped from producing raw pet food until it fixes alleged safety violations.
Outbreaks
Mosquito-borne disease prevention returns to focus in horses
Veterinarians are urging vaccination and mosquito control as West Nile and equine encephalitis risks rise with summer activity.
Research
Study identifies little file snake as host for rare trematode
New molecular data place Sagaratrema eugari in little file snakes from the Gulf of Thailand.
Recalls
Adequan recall pulls four injectable lots over glass fibers
American Regent recalled four lots of Adequan injections for dogs and horses after glass fibers were found in retained samples.
Research
Ecuador review finds high canine hookworm burden, sharp regional gaps
A meta-analysis estimates 32% canine Ancylostoma prevalence in Ecuador, with higher rates in coastal and insular regions.
Welfare
Tahoe bear dogs back nonlethal push to reduce human conflicts
Nevada is using Karelian Bear Dogs to haze habituated Tahoe bears and reinforce human-bear boundaries.
Industry
Oma’s Pride expands into Texas, South-Central U.S. via ADMC
Oma’s Pride signed ADMC to expand raw pet food distribution across Texas and the South-Central U.S.
Research
Study suggests puppy gut markers stabilize after 8 weeks
A new AJVR study suggests targeted fecal microbiome and metabolite markers may stabilize early in healthy puppies.
Recalls
Kenya probes cyanide poisoning in 15 elephant deaths
Kenya says 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem likely died after cyanide exposure tied to nearby farm pesticides.
Outbreaks
New peptide-based ELISA aims to improve Getah virus surveillance in swine
A new swine ELISA targets Getah virus antibodies as researchers push for better surveillance tools.
Outbreaks
Louisiana case report adds detail to pine siskin salmonellosis event
A new case report details systemic salmonellosis in three Louisiana pine siskins during the 2020–2021 songbird die-off.
Outbreaks
Multistate study maps bovine rotavirus A genotypes in U.S. calves
A new multistate diagnostic study highlights bovine rotavirus A genotype diversity in calves with enteric disease.
Research
Positive Lyme test in dogs doesn't always mean Lyme disease
A new review urges vets to distinguish Borrelia exposure from clinical Lyme disease in healthy dogs.
Research
Study identifies intestinal necrosis as a new blackleg pattern
A new case report suggests blackleg in calves can include intestinal necrosis, broadening differentials in sudden-death cases.
Research
Tennessee wildlife cases put French heartworm on clinicians’ radar
A Tennessee black bear and coyote case report is sharpening focus on French heartworm and diagnostic differentials in dogs.
Misinfo
Why grain in pet food can be called a hazardous chemical
OSHA’s label refers to combustible dust in manufacturing, not a new warning about grain in finished pet food.
Research
Study validates stall-side IgG assay for neonatal foals
A new study found a stall-side IgG test can rapidly and reliably identify failure of passive transfer in foals.
Outbreaks
Madrid study tracks SARS-CoV-2 exposure in pets in infected homes
A new study found SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in about 3 in 10 cats and dogs from COVID-19-positive households.
Workforce
Tufts study suggests vets could help prompt smoking cessation
A Tufts study found higher pet smoke exposure in lower-income communities and suggests vets may help spark quit attempts.
Welfare
Review tracks illegal macaw trade from forests to digital markets
A new review argues macaw trafficking now spans forest extraction, seizures, online ads, and welfare cases.
Research
Study explores rapid RPA test for Ehrlichia canis detection
A new study evaluates a rapid gel-based RPA assay for detecting Ehrlichia canis in dogs.
Regulation
Veterinary skills are increasingly relevant in policy and advocacy
A dvm360 interview argues veterinarians already use many of the skills needed to influence policy.
Outbreaks
Review spotlights STEC as an emerging aquaculture surveillance issue
A new review says STEC in aquaculture deserves closer attention from veterinary and food-safety teams.
Research
New flea mitogenomes sharpen, but don't settle, Siphonaptera tree
Two newly sequenced flea mitogenomes add molecular evidence to a still-evolving picture of flea taxonomy and vector biology.
Nutrition
Insect meals improved protein profile of maize silage in waterfowl study
A new study found black soldier fly and mealworm meals improved maize silage nutrition, with limited changes in microbial and mycotoxin measures.
Outbreaks
Long-term China study links ENSO shifts to rodent plague dynamics
A decades-long surveillance study in Yunnan links ENSO-related climate variability to rodent dynamics in a natural plague focus.
Outbreaks
Study links fatal yak enteritis outbreak to C. perfringens type A
A new paper describes a fatal hemorrhagic enteritis outbreak in adult yaks and implicates Clostridium perfringens type A.
Outbreaks
New VP2 chemiluminescent assay targets FMDV serotypes O and A
A new recombinant VP2-based assay could streamline foot-and-mouth disease antibody testing for serotypes O and A.
Outbreaks
Southern Italy study reports first PHEV detection in wild boars
A surveillance study in Basilicata found PHEV in wild boars, adding a new consideration for swine disease monitoring.
Drugs
Study explores carvacrol as a tetracycline adjuvant in swine Salmonella
A new Animals study found carvacrol may improve tetracycline activity against multidrug-resistant swine Salmonella.
Nutrition
Study links yeast postbiotic to lower broiler footprint
A new life cycle assessment found a Saccharomyces cerevisiae postbiotic reduced multiple environmental impacts in broiler production.
Recalls
Mars recalls two PEDIGREE wet dog food lots after diversion
Two PEDIGREE wet dog food lots were recalled after product meant for destruction was allegedly diverted and sold.
Outbreaks
Egypt study flags first goat detections of A. capra and T. orientalis
Researchers reported the first molecular detection of Anaplasma capra and Theileria orientalis in goats in Egypt.
Outbreaks
WEEV blood donor finding adds to Argentina outbreak picture
A new study found one asymptomatic WEEV-positive blood donor during Argentina’s 2023–2024 outbreak.
Outbreaks
Cyclospora and pets: What veterinary teams should tell clients
Current evidence says dogs and cats are not known reservoirs of the human Cyclospora driving the 2026 outbreak.
Outbreaks
Emerging dog parasite pushes veterinarians to rethink freshwater risk
Heterobilharzia americana is expanding beyond its historic range, and routine fecal tests may miss infected dogs.
Drugs
Study suggests baicalin may boost cefquinome against ESBL E. coli
A new preclinical study found baicalin improved cefquinome activity against animal-origin ESBL E. coli and reduced intestinal injury.
Outbreaks
Michigan colt’s strangles case points to premises-level risk
A recovering colt in Marquette County is part of a second confirmed strangles case at the same Michigan premises.
Research
Study sharpens focus on diagnosing feline platynosomosis
A new case series highlights diagnostic blind spots in feline platynosomosis and why sedimentation still matters.
Outbreaks
Taiwan study detects Anaplasma platys in dog-associated ticks
Researchers in southern Taiwan found Anaplasma platys DNA in brown dog ticks collected from dogs.
Drugs
Updated ABCD guidelines reshape FIP treatment decisions
New ABCD guidance says some cats with FIP may do well with a 42-day oral GS-441524 course instead of 84 days.
Outbreaks
New milk ELISA aims to strengthen Brucella surveillance
Researchers report a bead-based ELISA for detecting Brucella directly in milk, with possible surveillance value.
Outbreaks
Asia review finds substantial MRSP burden in canine pyoderma
A new meta-analysis suggests MRSP may be as common as MSSP in pyodermic dogs across Asia.
Outbreaks
Two Potomac horse fever cases confirmed at Wisconsin facility
Two horses at a Green County, Wisconsin, boarding facility have been confirmed with Potomac horse fever.
Research
Animal STR testing remains essential, but standardization gaps persist
A new review says STR analysis is still central to animal DNA work, despite persistent technical and validation challenges.
Outbreaks
Nebraska horse tests positive for strangles and influenza
A Lancaster County horse tested positive for strangles and equine influenza, raising biosecurity concerns for local equine facilities.
Drugs
Review highlights shared drug targets in Plasmodium and Babesia
A new review argues that conserved erythrocyte-stage biology could help speed cross-species antiparasitic drug discovery.
Industry
National Dog Show sets silver anniversary return for November
The 25th annual National Dog Show will return to Oaks, Pennsylvania, on November 14-15, 2026.
Outbreaks
Ohio State spotlights surveillance, biosecurity work in VPM update
Ohio State’s Summer 2026 VPM Voice highlights faculty and trainee work in biosecurity, tick surveillance, and outbreak preparedness.
Outbreaks
Romanian poultry study highlights Toxoplasma exposure gap
A Romanian serology study suggests backyard poultry remain a useful sentinel for Toxoplasma exposure.
Workforce
AVMA Global Health Summit puts practical innovation in focus
AVMA’s 2026 summit in Anaheim will tackle AI, AMR, sustainability, and new care models.
Outbreaks
Study links tawny owls to multiple Sarcocystis species in Lithuania
A Lithuania study found tawny owls carried DNA from eight Sarcocystis taxa, expanding the wildlife transmission map.
Outbreaks
Bat bite lawsuit puts hotel rabies exposure protocols in focus
A pilot’s lawsuit over a bat bite at a Denver Sheraton highlights rabies risk, PEP costs, and the need for rapid bat-exposure response.
Regulation
What veterinarians should know about DEA reverse distribution
A VETgirl podcast spotlights how veterinarians should handle controlled-drug disposal during routine operations and practice transitions.
Outbreaks
Guangxi survey highlights rising porcine rotavirus diversity
A Guangxi study found rising porcine rotavirus detection and isolated a G9P[23] strain with reassortment signals.
Research
Study points to peptide approach for Salmonella liver injury in lambs
An Animals study found CPP-C3M4 reduced Salmonella-linked liver inflammation and oxidative stress in lambs.
Drugs
Study explores EV-based ciprofloxacin delivery for intracellular infection
A new Animals paper tests Streptococcus suis extracellular vesicles as a ciprofloxacin carrier in vitro and in vivo.
Research
Study proposes species-aware framework for poultry Enterococcus
A new study says vancomycin-related genomic signals in poultry Enterococcus need phenotype confirmation to avoid false resistance calls.
Nutrition
Why made-in-the-USA pet products are gaining traction
Pet parents are leaning toward U.S.-made pet products as they seek safety, transparency, and value.
Outbreaks
Study links retail beef Salmonella patterns more closely to human cases
A new study suggests retail beef isolates may better mirror human Salmonella risk than earlier cattle-stage samples.
Research
Chilean study compares litter-level flu sampling methods in swine
New research evaluates whether udder wipes and nasal wipes can track influenza A at the litter level in Chilean breeding herds.
Research
New genomics study probes bovine-human overlap in group B strep
A new comparative genomics study examines how bovine and human S. agalactiae strains differ, and where they may overlap.
Outbreaks
Serbia reports first Borrelia records in voles and Apodemus mice
A new study adds vole and Apodemus hosts to Serbia’s Lyme disease surveillance picture.
Outbreaks
Somalia study links livestock deaths to household food insecurity
A new analysis of 26,389 Somali households ties livestock mortality, especially in poultry and shoats, to higher food insecurity.
Nutrition
Appeals court revives part of Hill’s pet food lawsuit
A federal appeals court reinstated key claims in KetoNatural’s false advertising case against Hill’s.
Outbreaks
North Dakota reports strangles case in Ward County horse
A confirmed strangles case in Ward County puts equine biosecurity and follow-up testing back in focus.
Research
Study explores herbal red palm oil shampoo for pet skin infections
An in vitro study suggests a plant-based pet shampoo may have antimicrobial activity, but clinical testing is still needed.
Outbreaks
Wisconsin mare confirmed positive for strangles in St. Croix County
A 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been confirmed positive for strangles.
Research
Study sharpens macaque model for Q fever pneumonia research
A new pathology study strengthens the cynomolgus macaque model for Q fever research and countermeasure development.
Recalls
Michigan clinic warns against rat poison in homes with dogs
A Michigan veterinary hospital treated six rodenticide cases in two weeks and is urging pet parents to avoid rat poison at home.
Drugs
Correction sharpens UK BRD antibiotic prescribing survey
A Frontiers correction updates key data points in a UK survey on BRD antibiotic decision-making.
Regulation
FDA faces renewed pressure on pet food labeling and GRAS
FDA delayed a major GRAS proposal and is being asked to revisit its rejection of feed-grade disclosure on pet food labels.
Workforce
Veterinary students use AI, but training remains uneven
A new Spain-Portugal survey found veterinary students are using AI, though formal training still varies widely by institution.
Outbreaks
Study flags BVDV co-circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
New Bangladesh research suggests mixed cattle-buffalo herds may complicate BVDV surveillance and control.
Recalls
Revival recalls canine milk replacers over variable vitamin D
Revival Animal Health recalled canine milk replacers after testing found both low and elevated vitamin D levels in some lots.
Research
New ELISA targets multiple virulence factors in porcine E. coli
A new multi-epitope indirect ELISA aims to broaden antibody detection for porcine diarrhea-related E. coli.
Research
Study assesses FFPE tissue ISH test for goat paratuberculosis
A new goat study suggests RNAscope ISH could strengthen postmortem MAP diagnosis when fresh tissue is unavailable.
Outbreaks
Texas A&M maps tick habitat to sharpen ASF preparedness
New habitat modeling could help target African swine fever surveillance where soft ticks and swine risk overlap.
Outbreaks
European study finds Klossiella equi in one-third of sampled equids
A new PCR-based study found Klossiella equi in 33% of sampled European equids and supports urine testing for surveillance.
Research
Review spotlights human oral Capnocytophaga species
A new review argues human oral-associated Capnocytophaga species are underrecognized, clinically relevant oral bacteria.
Outbreaks
Italian wild boar study adds to hepatitis E surveillance picture
New research from northwestern Italy highlights genetic diversity of hepatitis E virus in wild boars.
Research
Study links BVDV core protein to inflammasome-driven pyroptosis
New cell-culture research suggests the BVDV core protein helps amplify inflammasome assembly and inflammatory cell death.
Drugs
Nigeria survey links dog trypanocide use to resistance risk
A new survey suggests unregulated trypanocide use in dogs may be fueling resistance in Southeastern Nigeria.
Research
Case report links ExPEC-like E. coli to neurologic disease in piglets
A new case report suggests ExPEC-like E. coli should stay on the differential list for septicemic, neurologic disease in suckling piglets.
Outbreaks
Study compares qPCR and ELISA for Cytauxzoon felis in cats
New research suggests qPCR and ELISA offer different but useful views of Cytauxzoon felis exposure in cats from endemic U.S. regions.
Research
Dog UTI case points to underrecognized Escherichia marmotae
A canine UTI case report suggests some presumed E. coli infections may involve the emerging species Escherichia marmotae.
Research
Study identifies new Gongylonema species in exotic mammals
Researchers described a new Gongylonema species and found zoonotic G. pulchrum in a Barbary macaque.
Outbreaks
Texas A&M links cat fleas in South Texas to murine typhus risk
A Texas A&M study found cat fleas from Rio Grande Valley cats carried Rickettsia typhi and Bartonella species.
Drugs
Green tea compound shows promise against Trueperella pyogenes
A new study found EGCG inhibited T. pyogenes growth and pyolysin expression in preclinical testing.
Regulation
Food and ag groups push USMCA renewal as review turns uncertain
Trade groups want USMCA renewed, but the U.S. move to annual reviews adds new uncertainty for feed and pet food supply chains.
Regulation
NARA presses USTR on China testing barriers for rendered exports
NARA asked USTR to address disputed Salmonella testing on U.S. rendered protein exports entering China.
Outbreaks
Nebraska horse tests positive for EHV-1 after Iowa sale
A Douglas County horse tested positive for EHV-1 after being purchased at an Iowa sale and transported to Nebraska.
Outbreaks
Strangles case confirmed in Spokane County, Washington
A confirmed Spokane County strangles case includes one suspected carrier, raising biosecurity concerns for local equine practices.
Research
Ancient Baltic wolves complicate the story of dog domestication
A PNAS study suggests prehistoric people may have transported, fed, and possibly managed wolves on a remote Baltic island.
Recalls
Abruzzo study maps a decade of animal poisoning cases
A new Italy study found more than half of suspected animal poisoning cases in Abruzzo were confirmed over a 10-year period.
Research
New review says liver fluke models need stronger animal data
A new review finds liver fluke models often underplay animal reservoirs, limiting One Health control planning.
Misinfo
Why dog poop doesn’t belong in the fertilizer pile
Dog waste isn’t a safe stand-in for manure, carrying parasite, bacterial, and runoff risks.
Outbreaks
Study supports broader lab use of gyrA PCR for canine Campylobacter
A multi-lab study found gyrA PCR can improve detection of Campylobacter jejuni in canine fecal samples.
Outbreaks
Study finds biosecurity gaps among livestock workers in Armenia, Moldova
A new study found inconsistent PPE use and ongoing zoonotic risk behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
Outbreaks
Santa Catarina cat case expands Brazil’s lagochilascariosis map
A new review reports Santa Catarina’s first known domestic cat case of Lagochilascaris minor in Brazil.
Welfare
Brucella canis treatment debate sharpens ethical fault lines
A new commentary argues against blanket euthanasia for dogs with Brucella canis, reopening hard questions for veterinary teams.
Nutrition
Avian L. reuteri strains show promise, but raise AMR questions
Two broiler-derived L. reuteri strains inhibited key pathogens and produced folate, but both also carried a tetracycline resistance signal.
Outbreaks
New spike-based ELISA aims to sharpen PEDV surveillance
A new PEDV indirect ELISA showed strong agreement with neutralization testing and was applied to 1,629 field samples.
Outbreaks
Study finds multidrug-resistant E. coli in healthy dogs in Thailand
A 2026 study found healthy dogs in Thailand carried multidrug-resistant E. coli, adding to One Health concerns about silent AMR reservoirs.
Research
Study spotlights C. perfringens type B in diarrheic goat kids
A new study from Inner Mongolia found C. perfringens was the top bacterial detection in diarrheic neonatal dairy goat kids.
Outbreaks
FT-IR strain typing could speed veterinary outbreak response
Rapid bacterial strain typing may help veterinary teams trace outbreaks and act sooner.
Drugs
Monthly chews sharpen the shift to all-in-one parasite prevention
A Veterinary Practice News promotion reflects the broader move toward one-dose monthly parasite protection for dogs.
Outbreaks
Atypical multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 reported in China
Researchers in China identified an unusual multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 strain tied to a high-mortality swine respiratory outbreak.
Outbreaks
Study points to better sampling for hedgehog ringworm surveillance
A new study found interdental brushes outperformed other non-invasive methods for detecting zoonotic Trichophyton erinacei in pet hedgehogs.
Outbreaks
Seafood-derived Vibrio fluvialis found with dual resistance islands
A new study links seafood-derived Vibrio fluvialis to an NDM-1-bearing SGI1 variant and a second novel resistance island.
Recalls
Nanoplastic study links longer exposure to crayfish gut and organ harm
A new study found time-dependent nanoplastic accumulation and health effects in redclaw crayfish.
Outbreaks
Maryland stallion tests positive for strangles
A confirmed strangles case in Calvert County, Maryland, has exposed 20 horses and raised fresh biosecurity concerns.
Outbreaks
Study finds no evidence of IOLA in winter 2023 CIRD samples
A dual-target PCR study found no molecular evidence of IOLA in 777 canine respiratory samples tied to the 2023 atypical outbreak.
Outbreaks
Turkish study maps bovine kobuvirus diversity in diarrheic calves
A new study found bovine kobuvirus in nearly 26% of sampled calf feces in Türkiye, all from diarrheic calves under 30 days old.
Outbreaks
Soroti study details why rabies control still misses key gaps
A Uganda study finds that rabies prevention in Soroti is being undermined by service gaps, weak communication, and campaign-dependent dog vaccination.
Regulation
House advances Farm Bill with key veterinary provisions
The House-passed 2026 Farm Bill includes dog importation, biosecurity, and veterinary workforce measures.
Outbreaks
New Jersey horse quarantined after EHV-1 case in Burlington County
An 18-year-old Oldenburg gelding in New Jersey tested positive for EHV-1, with 18 exposed horses now under quarantine.
Outbreaks
Maryland boarding horse case puts salmonellosis on watch
A Montgomery County boarding horse tested positive for salmonellosis after colic surgery, prompting renewed biosecurity attention.
Outbreaks
Chile study points to cattle as echinococcosis sentinels
A Chilean study suggests cattle could help veterinarians track Echinococcus granulosus circulation in endemic regions.
Outbreaks
Iowa pseudorabies case ends 22-year streak in US commercial swine
USDA linked the first commercial pseudorabies case since 2004 to swine moved from a Texas herd into Iowa.
Research
Case report links canine TB to reverse zoonosis in household
A new case report describes human-to-dog TB transmission and flags hypercalcaemia as a possible clinical clue.
Outbreaks
Chad study maps Hyalomma tick species in dromedary camels
A new study in Chad found four Hyalomma tick species on camels, adding to evidence of camel-linked zoonotic surveillance gaps.
Nutrition
Study builds in ovo Salmonella and synbiotic chick models
A new poultry study establishes embryo-stage Salmonella and synbiotic models to probe early gut health.
Drugs
ProHeart 12 spotlights compliance in canine heartworm prevention
Zoetis is highlighting ProHeart 12’s single-dose, year-long heartworm protection for dogs.
Research
Bracken fern linked to upper digestive lesions in buffalo
A Brazilian case report suggests chronic bracken fern exposure can cause upper digestive tract lesions in water buffalo, not just cattle.
Outbreaks
Genomic study maps Senecavirus A's global spread and evolution
A new genomic analysis traces how Senecavirus A diversified and spread across the Americas and East Asia.
Research
Guinea pig neurologic exams may need a species-specific reset
A new JAVMA study suggests standard dog-and-cat neurologic exams can mislead clinicians in guinea pigs.
Outbreaks
South Carolina study spotlights RMSF risk in lame dogs
A South Carolina referral-center study suggests RMSF may be overlooked in dogs with lameness or performance complaints.
Outbreaks
Study advances CWD detection in preserved lymph node samples
A new RT-QuIC protocol detected CWD prions in preserved lymph nodes with accuracy close to fresh-tissue testing.
Research
Study tests ELISA approach to separate ovine pestivirus from CSF
A new study suggests paired E2 ELISAs may help distinguish ovine Italy pestivirus from classical swine fever exposure in pigs.
Outbreaks
Wildlife pathology gets a bigger role in disease surveillance
A new wildlife health article argues pathology and diagnostics should sit at the center of surveillance, not the margins.
Outbreaks
Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak reported in kept Iberian wild goats
A new case report describes abortions, neonatal deaths, and septicemic salmonellosis in captive Iberian wild goats in Spain.
Outbreaks
Study finds regional differences in bacteria carried by synanthropic flies
A new study found that common non-biting flies from The Gambia and China carried distinct gut bacterial communities.
Drugs
Broiler study adds new data on ampicillin tissue withdrawal timing
A new Animals paper tracks ampicillin residues in broiler tissues after intramuscular dosing.
Research
Study spotlights rapid LAMP testing for canine Dirofilaria
New research describes direct closed-tube LAMP assays for rapid detection of D. immitis and D. repens in canine blood.
Drugs
Kentucky equine groups update Salmonella vaccine for emerging strains
Hagyard, Gluck, and KTA updated an equine Salmonella vaccine after genomic surveillance identified emerging strains.
Outbreaks
Global review highlights widespread Leptospira exposure in horses
A new meta-analysis suggests Leptospira exposure in horses is common worldwide, with important implications for diagnostics and surveillance.
Outbreaks
Study finds Echinococcus multilocularis in Washington coyotes
A UW-led study found the zoonotic tapeworm in 37% of sampled Puget Sound coyotes, the first wild-host detection on the contiguous U.S. West Coast.
Outbreaks
Why competency-based CPD may reshape veterinary stewardship
A new perspective argues veterinary AMR training should focus less on knowledge alone and more on measurable stewardship skills.
Outbreaks
Wisconsin yearling tests positive for equine influenza
A Dane County yearling with a dry cough tested positive for equine influenza and was reported as recovering under voluntary quarantine.
Recalls
Go Raw expands recall to Steve’s Real Food over low thiamine
Go Raw added one lot of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe to its thiamine-related recall.
Outbreaks
CAPC forecast points to broader parasite risk in 2026
CAPC’s 2026 forecast shows Lyme, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and heartworm expanding into new areas.
Outbreaks
Vietnam dog study sets baseline for Toxocara control
A new Vietnam study found high Toxocara prevalence in dogs, with deworming gaps and free roaming shaping risk.
Research
Spanish teaching hospital study finds rare but notable Acinetobacter AMR
A Madrid veterinary hospital found Acinetobacter was rare, but some confirmed isolates were multidrug-resistant.
Research
Study details liver injury pattern in fatal Babesia rossi cases
A new study suggests liver lesions in fatal canine Babesia rossi infection reflect systemic injury, not primary hepatic disease.
Research
Study maps parasite glycans in Theileria parva vaccine research
A new study identifies possible glycopeptides on Theileria parva, opening another path for East Coast fever vaccine design.
Research
Study highlights multidrug-resistant S. hyicus in piglet skin disease
A new swine study links virulence genes and multidrug resistance in S. hyicus isolates from exudative epidermitis cases.
Outbreaks
Human-origin H3N2 turns up in Kazakhstan swine farms
A Kazakhstan surveillance report adds to evidence that human seasonal flu viruses are moving into swine herds.
Regulation
Moroccan shrimp sulfite study sharpens focus on seafood compliance
A new study examines sulfite residues in Moroccan shrimp and the compliance issues tied to seafood safety and trade.
Nutrition
Study links dietary DON exposure to subclinical changes in gilts
A new gilt study suggests deoxynivalenol may alter immunity, hormones, and gut biology before growth performance declines.
Research
Study tracks milk microbiome and resistome shifts across dry period
New metagenomic research maps how milk microbes and resistance genes change from dry-off to early lactation.
Welfare
Why the human-animal bond still matters in veterinary care
Texas A&M spotlights bonding as a practical tool for wellbeing, early detection, and stronger veterinary relationships.
Research
Case report flags rare M. bovis and Nocardia co-infection
A roan antelope case report highlights a first-of-its-kind mixed infection with implications for zoo diagnostics and biosecurity.
Nutrition
Uganda poultry botanical study flags heavy metal concerns
A Central Uganda study found Capsicum frutescens was safer than cannabis or tobacco as an indigenous poultry feed additive.
Outbreaks
Colorado EIA case adds to Weld County Quarter Horse cluster
A Weld County Quarter Horse was euthanized after testing positive for EIA, as regulators continue follow-up testing at an affected facility.
Nutrition
New review highlights nutrition’s role in mycotoxin mitigation
A new review says nutritional interventions may help reduce mycotoxin damage, alongside feed testing and control programs.
Research
Pilot study tests acoustic monitoring for pig respiratory challenge
A small study suggests room-level sound monitoring may help flag respiratory disturbance in pigs after bacterial challenge.
Research
Point-of-care PCR shows promise for Babesia gibsoni in Hong Kong dogs
A Hong Kong study found a point-of-care multiplex PCR performed well against reference lab PCR for canine Babesia gibsoni detection.
Research
Study links SH3PXD2B to oxidative stress in M. bovis infection
New research suggests M. bovis may induce macrophage oxidative stress through the host protein SH3PXD2B.
Outbreaks
Review spotlights horses in the spread of antibiotic resistance
A new review says horses may be overlooked reservoirs of drug-resistant bacteria with implications for veterinary and human health.
Outbreaks
Marshfield study finds 51% of deer ticks carried Lyme bacteria
A Marshfield Clinic study found 51% of tested adult female deer ticks carried Lyme-causing bacteria in Wisconsin.
Outbreaks
Puerto Rico cat dispute sharpens focus on TNR and federal policy
Alley Cat Allies is fighting to protect Paseo del Morro cats after a May 2026 court ruling upheld the National Park Service removal plan.
Industry
Wellness Pet Company names Allyson Borozan chief marketing officer
Wellness Pet Company hired Allyson Borozan as CMO as it expands 2026 product launches and brand marketing.
Recalls
Kratom exposure is an emerging poisoning risk in dogs and cats
New JAVMA data suggest veterinarians should keep kratom on the differential for nonspecific toxicosis cases.
Research
Prime-edited Nectin-1 may open a new path for PRV resistance
A new study suggests prime editing of porcine Nectin-1 can block pseudorabies virus without fully knocking out the receptor.
Welfare
Study flags co-infection threat in southeastern rattlesnakes
A new survey found fungal and lung parasite co-infections are common in wild southeastern snakes, especially pygmy rattlesnakes.
Workforce
BluePearl blood drives link pet and human donor awareness
BluePearl and the American Red Cross are pairing blood drive outreach for people and pets as veterinary blood demand rises.
Outbreaks
Kazakhstan study flags uneven Q fever burden in livestock
New data suggest Q fever may be underrecognized in Kazakhstan, especially in small ruminants and high-prevalence regions.
Outbreaks
Review highlights rodent reservoir risk in S. japonicum control
A new review says better diagnostics and rodent surveillance will be key to schistosomiasis elimination in China.
Research
New multiplex PCR assay aims to sort three pathogenic Yersinia species
A new study describes a single-reaction PCR assay to detect and differentiate Y. pestis, Y. pseudotuberculosis, and Y. enterocolitica.
Outbreaks
Review spotlights locally acquired leishmaniosis in U.S. animals
A new review says autochthonous leishmaniosis in U.S. dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife warrants broader surveillance.
Outbreaks
Study details rabies control barriers in Uganda’s Soroti district
A new Uganda study finds cost, stock-outs, and weak coordination are hindering dog bite care and rabies vaccination.
Outbreaks
Study finds widespread H5N1 infection in black vultures
UGA researchers found H5N1 in more than 84% of dead black vultures tested across seven southeastern states.
Welfare
Study tracks China’s snake trade and flags conservation risks
A new analysis links China’s legal snake trade to enduring medicinal and culinary demand, with implications for biosecurity and wildlife oversight.
Workforce
Tufts honors Evan Griffith for community-centered One Health work
Tufts named veterinary researcher Evan Griffith its 2026 Presidential Award for Civic Life honoree.
Recalls
Albright’s Raw recalls chicken dog food over Salmonella risk
Albright’s Raw recalled one lot of frozen chicken dog food after FDA sampling flagged potential Salmonella contamination.
Recalls
Raaw Energy expands dog food recall over possible Listeria risk
Raaw Energy expanded its recall to all dog food made from July 17, 2025, to December 23, 2025, plus one March 31, 2026 batch.
Regulation
FDA opens FY2027 MUMS grant applications for animal drug studies
FDA has opened the first FY2027 MUMS grant window, with awards of up to $250,000 per year for eligible animal drug studies.
Outbreaks
Study finds widespread coinfections in southeastern wild snakes
A new survey found fungal disease and lung parasites are common in wild southeastern snakes, with pygmy rattlesnakes especially affected.
Regulation
UK weighs tighter access to flea and tick products
UK regulators are reviewing whether some flea and tick treatments should face tighter supply controls over water pollution concerns.
Research
Cat cancer genomics sharpens One Health research focus
New feline cancer genomics and viral oncology findings are strengthening cats’ role in translational cancer research.
Outbreaks
Study maps feline sporotrichosis hotspots during Brazil flood period
A new Brazil study suggests feline sporotrichosis stayed clustered in urban microfoci even during major flood disruption.
Regulation
What veterinarians need to know about DEA reverse distribution
A VETgirl podcast spotlights the DEA rules, records, and risks tied to disposing of controlled substances.
Research
Study advances CWD prion testing in preserved lymph nodes
A new study found RT-QuIC can detect CWD prions accurately in preserved deer lymph nodes, potentially easing storage and surveillance hurdles.
Regulation
Study asks what policymakers need from animal health briefs
A new Frontiers study outlines how policymakers want animal disease control evidence delivered.
Drugs
Study suggests most single-dose trilostane ingestions stay mild
A 403-case review found most dogs had mild, self-limiting signs after a single unintended trilostane dose.
Outbreaks
UF-led $3.5 million grant expands arbovirus surveillance
A new NIH-backed UF project aims to detect and track arboviruses earlier using mosquito-based surveillance.
Outbreaks
Wisconsin yearling’s equine influenza case raises barn biosecurity stakes
A Wisconsin yearling tested positive for equine influenza, putting vaccination and barn-level biosecurity back in focus.
Drugs
FDA conditionally approves Liavium-CA1 for canine CM/SM pain
Liavium-CA1 becomes the first FDA-labeled drug for pain and clinical signs tied to canine Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia.
Outbreaks
Rabid beaver attack in New Jersey highlights unusual exposure risk
A New Jersey beaver that attacked a child and other park guests tested positive for rabies, prompting treatment and public health follow-up.
Outbreaks
Bangladesh study finds farmer knowledge gaps on lumpy skin disease
A northern Bangladesh study found many cattle farmers still lack key knowledge and practices for lumpy skin disease control.
Research
Correction updates authorship on dairy antibiotic cost study
A Frontiers correction adds an author to a dairy cattle drug-cost study without changing the paper’s findings.
Regulation
Iowa pseudorabies case ends 22-year run in commercial swine
USDA traced the first U.S. commercial pseudorabies case since 2004 from Iowa to a Texas source herd.
Drugs
Elanco begins phased U.S. launch of Befrena for canine dermatitis
Elanco has started rolling out Befrena, a new anti-IL-31 injection for dogs with allergic and atopic dermatitis.
Research
Texas A&M links ractopamine exposure to heart damage in dogs
A new Texas A&M case report suggests accidental ractopamine exposure can cause severe, sometimes fatal, myocardial injury in dogs.
Outbreaks
Aswan study highlights zoonotic cryptosporidiosis risk
A One Health study in Aswan found high Cryptosporidium prevalence in young ruminants and exposed people.
Research
New ASFV pD205R epitope map may aid future serology tools
Researchers mapped two new B-cell epitopes on ASFV pD205R, adding tools for diagnostics-focused swine disease research.
Outbreaks
Study flags shared BVDV circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
A Bangladesh study found genetically related BVDV strains circulating in cattle and water buffalo within mixed herds.
Welfare
Case report ties cat antifreeze death to suspected cruelty
A South Korean forensic case report confirmed fatal ethylene glycol poisoning in a free-roaming cat tied to suspected animal cruelty.
Research
Study links sEV protein signatures to Mycoplasma bovis in cows
New research suggests serum extracellular vesicle proteins may help flag subclinical Mycoplasma bovis infection in dairy cows.
Research
Study maps metabolic effects of toxic tall fescue in steers
New research shows toxic tall fescue shifts steer metabolism, with most changes resolving after exposure ends.
Outbreaks
Study maps Newcastle disease patterns in Northern Nigeria
A mixed-methods study adds new detail on Newcastle disease burden and transmission in Northern Nigeria.
Outbreaks
Study links Yunnan soil profiles with historical rodent plague foci
A new Frontiers study suggests soil chemistry and texture may track with historical plague villages in Yunnan, though causality remains unproven.
Industry
Why fragmented pet tech data is failing modern pet care
Pet tech is generating more data, but without integration, much of it remains hard for veterinary teams to use.
Research
FMDV VP1 review spotlights vaccine design and virulence links
A new review argues the FMDV VP1 protein is central to both pathogenicity and next-generation control strategies.
Industry
Wellness Pet names Allyson Borozan chief marketing officer
Wellness Pet has hired Allyson Borozan as CMO as it expands premium food and treat launches in 2026.
Outbreaks
Study links resistant Salmonella in houbara bustard to UAE broilers
A new genomic study suggests spillover of multidrug-resistant Salmonella from UAE broiler poultry into captive houbara bustards.
Nutrition
Blue Buffalo faces class action over grain-free dog food claims
An Illinois family alleges Blue Buffalo’s grain-free dog food contributed to a dog’s DCM and death.
Outbreaks
Correction updates affiliation in CAPRV2023 qPCR surveillance paper
A Frontiers correction updates author affiliation details in a 2025 CAPRV2023 qPCR study, without changing the paper’s findings.
Outbreaks
Thailand study links public awareness and pig strains in S. suis hotspot
New research pairs community risk awareness with pig isolate typing in one of Thailand’s highest-incidence S. suis regions.
Outbreaks
Florida confirms strangles case at private Putnam County facility
One horse tested positive for strangles in Putnam County, Florida, and the quarantined facility has five exposed horses.
Outbreaks
H9N2 findings in swine renew focus on influenza surveillance
Research on H9N2 viruses in pigs in China highlights reassortment risk and the need for closer swine surveillance.
Outbreaks
Study finds personal biosecurity gaps in Armenia and Moldova
Survey data found inconsistent PPE use and risky zoonotic exposure behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
Workforce
Why veterinary antimicrobial stewardship training may need a reset
A new perspective argues veterinary stewardship training should focus on applied competencies, not knowledge alone.
Research
Texas A&M links ractopamine exposure to heart injury in dogs
A new Texas A&M case report says accidental ractopamine ingestion can cause severe, sometimes fatal, cardiac injury in dogs.
Research
New review examines heavy metal risks, tissue thresholds in horses
A new review pulls together what veterinarians know about heavy metal toxicity, tissue accumulation, and testing limits in horses.
Outbreaks
Nebraska horse tests positive for respiratory EHV-1
A transported Quarter Horse in Douglas County, Nebraska, has tested positive for the respiratory form of EHV-1.
Recalls
Winfield’s recalls dark chocolate products over undeclared milk
Five Winfield’s dark chocolate products sold in Houston were recalled after milk was left off ingredient labels.
Outbreaks
Genomics study traces heartworm’s ancient spread across continents
A global sequencing study suggests canine heartworm spread through ancient canids, not just modern dog movement.
Regulation
House advances Farm Bill with veterinary workforce, dog import changes
The House moved a Farm Bill carrying dog import, disease preparedness, and veterinary workforce provisions.
Research
Texas A&M report links ractopamine exposure to canine heart injury
A new case report suggests accidental ractopamine ingestion can cause severe cardiac injury in dogs, with outcomes tied to how quickly treatment begins.
Outbreaks
Washington coyotes found carrying Echinococcus multilocularis
A UW study found the zoonotic tapeworm in 37% of sampled Puget Sound coyotes, raising new concerns for dogs and public health.
Regulation
FDA opens FY2026 veterinary drug research grant applications
FDA is accepting FY2026 AVIC grant applications for research in aquaculture, minor ruminants, food safety, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Outbreaks
Vietnam dog roundworm study sets baseline before intervention
A new rural Vietnam study measures canine Toxocara burden before parasite control efforts begin.
Research
Study links chronic enteropathy in dogs to emotional health signs
A new JAVMA study suggests dogs with chronic enteropathy may show emotional distress even when GI disease seems controlled.
Nutrition
Pet food quality control is becoming a full-chain discipline
Supplier oversight, in-process controls, and validated testing are central to modern pet food safety.
Research
Review explores CRP’s possible role in VEEV brain disease
A new review examines whether CRP may contribute to CNS injury during Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infection.
Outbreaks
Manitoba horse’s EIA case puts routine testing back in focus
A Manitoba horse tested positive for EIA after export screening, triggering movement controls and follow-up testing.
Drugs
ProHeart 12 keeps the focus on year-long heartworm compliance
Sponsored coverage spotlights ProHeart 12’s once-yearly dosing, but the bigger issue for clinics is heartworm prevention compliance.
Outbreaks
Second strangles case confirmed at Marquette County horse premises
A Michigan weanling colt tested positive for strangles, marking the second confirmed case at a quarantined Marquette County premises.
Research
Study finds substantial MRSP burden in pyodermic dogs in Asia
A new meta-analysis suggests methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius is a major concern in canine pyoderma across Asia.
Recalls
Study finds some ticks can survive weeks on home flooring
Ohio State researchers found lone star and Gulf Coast ticks can persist indoors for up to about three weeks.
Nutrition
Monthly prevention messaging meets integrated feline nutrition
Sponsored content highlights monthly canine parasite prevention and a new Hill’s diet for cats with weight and mobility needs.
Drugs
FDA approves first generic moxidectin drench for sheep
First Priority’s OTC generic moxidectin drench for sheep is now FDA-approved as a bioequivalent to Cydectin.
Research
Study clarifies how Listeria infects sheep trigeminal neurons
A new paper links InlA, InlB, and LLO to neural invasion by an ovine Listeria strain tied to encephalitis.
Outbreaks
Study maps Hyalomma ticks and pathogens in camels in Chad
A new study found four Hyalomma tick species on camels in Chad and detected pathogens with veterinary and zoonotic relevance.
Outbreaks
Wisconsin mare tests positive for strangles in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County mare linked to prior exposure at a rescue tested positive for strangles and is now under quarantine.
Outbreaks
Florida strangles case confirmed at private Putnam County facility
Florida officials confirmed one strangles case and five exposed horses at a private Putnam County facility.
Research
Mouse study points to vaccine path for canine mammary tumors
A new fusion-protein study in mice suggests an early immunotherapy path for canine mammary tumors.
Outbreaks
New review puts horses in the antimicrobial resistance spotlight
A new review argues horses are an overlooked source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in One Health planning.
Nutrition
Psychobiotics put the gut-brain axis on vets’ radar
New attention on psychobiotics highlights the promise, and limits, of microbiome-based support for pet anxiety.
Recalls
Study finds PFOS alternative 6:2 FTSA also harms zebrafish liver
A new zebrafish study suggests the PFOS substitute 6:2 FTSA may also cause liver injury and oxidative stress.
Research
Study probes hormone-linked gene expression in female dogs’ MCTs
New research examines whether spay status is tied to hormone receptor and growth-factor expression in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.
Outbreaks
Senecavirus A study traces how a swine look-alike spread globally
A new genomic analysis maps Senecavirus A evolution and spread, with implications for surveillance and differential diagnosis.
Research
Study suggests ELISA may widen detection of Cytauxzoon exposure
A new study found ELISA identified more healthy cats exposed to Cytauxzoon felis than qPCR in the south-central U.S.
Outbreaks
U.S. adds emergency screwworm treatments as cases near border
EPA cleared imported Tanidil and FDA authorized Negasunt as the U.S. prepares for possible New World screwworm cases.
Industry
Why fragmented pet tech data is falling short in veterinary care
Pet tech is generating more data, but without integration and validation, much of it remains hard for veterinary teams to use.
Outbreaks
Wildlife pathology gets renewed focus in One Health surveillance
A new Animals special issue highlights wildlife diagnostics as an early warning tool for animal and public health.
Outbreaks
Why tick risk is becoming harder to predict in practice
Tick exposure is becoming more year-round and less geographically predictable, reshaping prevention and diagnostics.
Outbreaks
Brucella milk test study points to faster herd surveillance
A new study describes an immunomagnetic bead-based ELISA to detect Brucella in milk from dairy animals.
Outbreaks
Germany poultry study maps enteric viruses, adds sicinivirus genome
A southern Germany study found multiple enteric viruses in poultry flocks and reported the first complete avian sicinivirus genome.
Outbreaks
Oregon reports pigeon fever case in imported horse
A Benton County horse imported from California tested positive for pigeon fever, with one additional horse exposed.
Nutrition
Raw pet food warning draws pushback over risk framing
A CSPI warning on raw pet food safety prompted a rebuttal from Truth about Pet Food over how contamination risk is framed.
Regulation
Pet food oversight structure draws renewed conflict questions
A 2018 advocacy piece argues university-based pet food regulators face structural conflict concerns.
Outbreaks
Third strangles case confirmed at Michigan barn
A Genesee County barn has recorded its third confirmed strangles case, extending an outbreak first reported in late 2025.
Outbreaks
Dutch study estimates silent strangles carrier prevalence at 2%
A new Dutch survey found a 2.0% estimated prevalence of silent S. equi carriers in apparently healthy adult horses.
Nutrition
New review maps nutritional strategies against mycotoxin harm
A new review links mycotoxin damage to shared cellular pathways and highlights nutrition-based mitigation strategies.
Outbreaks
Shanxi study adds baseline Neospora data for sheep and goats
A new Shanxi study gives veterinarians first baseline data on Neospora caninum exposure in local sheep and goats.
Drugs
Evidence reshapes antibiotic use for canine acute diarrhea
New guidance says most dogs with acute diarrhea don't need antibiotics, even in many hemorrhagic cases.
Drugs
Study supports more selective antibiotic use in foal pneumonia
A new study found conservative antimicrobial use in foal bronchopneumonia cut treatment rates without worsening outcomes.
Outbreaks
Experimental H5N1 vaccine shows promise in dairy calves and mice
University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers reported early H5N1 vaccine data showing strong immune responses in calves and protection in mice.
Outbreaks
Ontario Quarter Horse tests positive for strangles
A strangles case at a Wellington training facility adds to Ontario’s recurring equine biosecurity concerns.
Regulation
Blue Buffalo faces class action over grain-free DCM claims
An Illinois lawsuit says Blue Buffalo marketed grain-free dog food as healthy despite concerns about diet-associated DCM.
Workforce
Penn Vet spotlights Donald Hoenig’s One Health legacy
A new Penn Vet profile highlights Donald Hoenig’s long career linking clinical care, public health, food safety, and veterinary policy.
Outbreaks
African swine fever keeps pressuring Nepal’s pig sector
A new analysis suggests Nepal’s ASF outbreak is broader and more damaging than official figures show.
Nutrition
Seaweed extract cuts methane in grazing beef cows study finds
University of Adelaide researchers reported 49.5% to 77.0% methane cuts in Angus cows without harming calf growth.
Research
Cats gain attention as models for virus-linked liver cancer
New research links feline hepatitis B virus to liver cancer, strengthening cats’ role in One Health oncology.
Outbreaks
Georgia boarding facility reports 1 confirmed, 15 suspected strangles cases
A Lumpkin County boarding facility is under quarantine after one confirmed and 15 suspected strangles cases.
Industry
Ohio State, ETCR strike license deal on resistant canine hookworms
Ohio State and ETCR will use licensed resistant hookworm isolates to support new therapy development and commercial efficacy studies.
Outbreaks
Indiana reports EHM case in Elkhart County horse
A 2-year-old draft stallion in Indiana tested positive for EHM, and two more horses are suspected.
Recalls
Open Farm removes six dog food products over plastic film issue
Open Farm pulled select lots of six dog food products after finding non-toxic plastic film in limited production runs.
Recalls
Revival recalls canine milk replacers over vitamin D variability
Revival recalled select canine milk replacers after finding vitamin D levels that were both too high and too low.
Research
Guinea pig neurology study challenges standard exam approach
A new JAVMA study says guinea pigs need species-specific neurologic exams, not dog-and-cat assumptions.
Regulation
Pet food transparency push returns to FDA
A new petition asks FDA to revisit its refusal to require feed grade ingredient disclosure on pet food labels.
Outbreaks
Why environmental surveillance is gaining ground in poultry AMR
A JAVMA review says U.S. poultry AMR surveillance misses key environmental reservoirs on farms.
Outbreaks
Rinderpest’s eradication still shapes disease control 15 years later
Tufts says rinderpest’s eradication offers practical lessons for today’s livestock disease campaigns.
Industry
Why workaround culture is becoming a veterinary PIMS warning sign
Instinct’s latest post argues that everyday software workarounds may signal deeper workflow and patient care risks.
Recalls
Seasonal toxin guidance highlights predictable pet poisoning risks
ASPCA and PetMD resources show how toxin risks shift by season, giving clinics a roadmap for prevention and triage.
Nutrition
House bill could expand Chesapeake blue catfish use in pet food
The MAWS Act would support use of invasive blue catfish in pet food, raising fresh questions about contaminant oversight.
Outbreaks
WormsAndGermsMap returns as a real-time disease tracking tool
Worms & Germs has revived its companion animal disease map, aiming to improve early visibility into infectious disease trends.
Drugs
FDA expands Bravecto Quantum tick label for dogs
Merck’s Bravecto Quantum now has FDA approval for 12-month control of Asian longhorned and Gulf Coast ticks in dogs.
Recalls
ASPCA flags St. Patrick’s Day hazards for dogs and cats
ASPCA warns that shamrocks, alcohol, and raisin-containing Irish soda bread can all pose holiday risks for pets.
Outbreaks
Study finds H5N1 widespread in dead black vultures
UGA researchers found H5N1 in more than 84% of dead black vultures tested across seven Southeastern states.
Research
Single suspected wasp sting tied to hemolytic anemia in a dog
A new case report suggests even a single wasp sting may trigger hemolytic anemia in rare canine patients.
Drugs
Study evaluates cryosupernatant for rodenticide coagulopathy in dogs
A seven-dog case series suggests cryosupernatant may help manage anticoagulant rodenticide-related bleeding.
Drugs
Study highlights rapid response with novel veterinary snake antivenom
A new study found a novel equine F(ab')2 antivenom rapidly reduced venom and improved severity scores in dogs, cats, and horses.
Drugs
Study reports rapid venom clearance with equine F(ab')2 antivenom
A retrospective multicenter study found rapid serum venom removal and improving severity scores after equine F(ab')2 antivenom.
Workforce
RVC podcast spotlights practical lessons in snake envenomation
A new RVC podcast episode with Claire Sharp reviews presentation, treatment, and future directions in veterinary snake envenomation.
Workforce
VETgirl highlights practical response to Eastern copperhead bites
A new VETgirl post revisits recognition, triage, and treatment considerations for Eastern copperhead envenomation in dogs and cats.
Nutrition
Half of dogs in Dog Aging Project cohort received supplements
A new Dog Aging Project analysis found 52% of enrolled dogs received supplements, most often omega-3s and joint products.
Recalls
ASPCA highlights year-round seasonal toxin risks for pets
ASPCA’s Seasonal Toxins resource gives clinics a year-round framework for client education on predictable poison risks.
Recalls
ASPCA seasonal toxins guidance offers a year-round safety playbook
ASPCA’s seasonal toxins resource helps clinics turn predictable pet hazards into timely preventive counseling.
Welfare
UF researchers test AI to support cat cruelty investigations
University of Florida says a new AI tool may help identify when human involvement is likely in a cat’s death.
Welfare
UF brings AI into forensic investigations of cat deaths
University of Florida researchers are using AI to help identify patterns in cat deaths that may point to animal cruelty.
Outbreaks
Study links pets to spread of invasive flatworm in France
A new study suggests dogs and cats can carry an invasive land flatworm on their fur, creating a new pathway for spread.