University of Tennessee researches invasive tick
The University of Tennessee has received a $150,000 grant to help researchers map the spread of the invasive Asian...
Weekly livestock news for November 25: USDA moves, immigration, and antibiotics
Perdue reaffirms decision to move USDA research offices Following a recent tour of the new space, Agriculture Secretary Sonny...
Officials conduct African swine fever preparedness exercise
Officials from throughout the United States gathered recently for an exercise to help them prepare for a potential domestic...
China lifts ban on U.S. poultry
China has lifted an almost 5-year-old ban on U.S. poultry. The ban went into effect in January 2015, when...
Weekly livestock news for November 18: farm aid, drones, and ASF
USDA announces $800M in hurricane aid, next round of trade aid expected in weeks Agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue announced...
Weekly companion animal news for November 18: advocacy, supplements, and CBD
National Veterinary Council to focus on advocacy Two animal welfare groups have created the National Veterinary Council, a panel...
Compassion-First hires data chief
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, a veterinary hospital network, announced that Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, Ph.D., has joined the group as...
With new funding, Swedish telehealth company plans U.S. expansion
FirstVet, a Sweden-based veterinary telehealth company, announced that it closed a recent funding round with the equivalent of $20.6...
Weekly livestock news for November 11: new FDA head, herd health, and chronic wasting disease
Trump nominates MD Anderson chief medical executive for top FDA post President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Stephen Hahn to...
Researchers use GIS data to track livestock disease in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania researchers are using navigational technology to help the state’s producers track diseases that could affect their herds. An...