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...
Hospital chain reports alarming rise in parvovirus cases during pandemic
BluePearl Pet Hospital reported an alarming rise in canine parvovirus cases and hospitalizations during the pandemic. This could be due...
CDC releases checklist for ag employers to prevent COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a checklist to help farmers plan for potential outbreaks of COVID-19....
Governments need to reassure consumers of food safety, ag groups say
An international coalition of agricultural and veterinary groups issued a letter urging governments to reassure consumers about the safety...
First U.S. dog tests positive for coronavirus
A German shepherd in New York is the first dog in the country to officially test positive for the...
Clients have a harder time paying for pet care in hurting economy
Amid looming unemployment, some veterinarians are seeing more clients who are unable to pay for their pets’ care. “We...
Meat processing companies take worker safety precautions
Several meat processors in recent weeks have taken precautions due to concerns about worker safety during the pandemic. Tyson...
Stay-at-home orders may have positive long-term impact on pet care, survey shows
Eighty-four percent of pet owners said in a recent survey that they feel more attuned to their pet’s health...
