As pet obesity rises, pandemic brings more challenges
Amid an epidemic of pet obesity in the United States, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital reported a 24%...
New wave of packing plant closures unlikely, JBS executive says
Another wave of meatpacking plant closures due to the pandemic is unlikely, the CEO of JBS USA said at...
Webinar covers COVID-19 and veterinary teams
A recent webinar presented by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association provided an update on the impact of COVID-19...
Farm groups ask for more coronavirus aid
More than 160 farm, food and agriculture organizations sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling...
COVID-19 updates: Scientists study virus in pigs; states cut back on reporting
Study looks at COVID-19 spread in pigs New research from Kansas State University indicates pigs can’t be infected by...
Research team will study how new coronavirus affects livestock
Researchers at Penn State University will study the potential for the new coronavirus to infect and spread among livestock,...
Relief programs benefit veterinarians during pandemic
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation—the charitable arm of the AVMA—has partnered with VCA Animal Hospitals to develop a new...
AVMA virtual convention will feature COVID-related sessions
Sessions at the AVMA’s upcoming virtual convention will examine the impact of the current pandemic on the veterinary industry...
COVID-19 exposure risk extremely low for pigs and poultry: FAO
The risk of exposure to the coronavirus from contact with pigs and poultry is extremely low, according to the...
New AVMA guide helps practices deliver service during pandemic
The AVMA has added a new tool to its COVID-19 resource page to help practices safely expand services during...
