Advancements & research

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May 19, 2023
New Jersey‘s first veterinary school offers hope for statewide staffing shortages
Philanthropist Gerald B. Shreiber donated $30 million to open the first veterinary school in New Jersey, set to open in 2025. He hopes in-state tuition and expanded degree options—including for veterinary assistants and technicians—will keep more vet med professionals in the state. -
May 10, 2023
What approval for canine OA treatment Librela means for dogs (and the people who love them)
Nearly 40% of dogs show signs of canine osteoarthritis (OA), but many don’t receive treatment. That could change with the newly FDA-approved Librela, a monthly injectable that has been used by veterinarians in Europe for the past two years with largely positive results. -
May 10, 2023
New AAHA guidelines offer clarity on endocrine disease in dogs and cats
Endocrine diseases are highly common, but often missed early on due to subtle and variable symptoms. The 2023 AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines are out now , including helpful resources to demystify these complex and confusing cases for your whole team. -
May 5, 2023
Elanco announces first-ever canine parvovirus treatment
The USDA has granted a conditional license to the first Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) treatment from Elanco, which stand to be a “gamechanger” in fighting this deadly, highly transmissible disease. -
May 4, 2023
How prosthetics enable specially-abled pets
Prosthetics for companion animals can be life-changing—if the patient and their family are a good fit. Successful adoption of a prosthesis depends on many factors, including the pet’s age, size, and personality, as well as the condition of the residual limb. -
March 28, 2023
Texas A&M testing nonsurgical alternative to treat disc herniation in dogs
Surgery to treat herniated discs in dogs can cost up to $12,000 and result in weeks of painful recovery for the patient . A clinical trial at Texas A&M is testing a nonsurgical outpatient treatment that is far less expensive and less invasive. -
February 21, 2023
Breed bans and the human-animal bond: Not taking a bite out of crime
More than 700 cities have breed bans or restrictions to attempt to reduce dog bite injuries, but many veterinary professionals believe these types of regulations do more harm than good. -
January 23, 2023
Lessons from horticulture: Pioneering the first antifungal vaccine
Danger lurks in the arid southwestern US: Valley fever is potentially deadly to both animals and humans—and its impact is spreading. Now, pioneering researchers are developing the first antifungal vaccine against this disease. -
January 13, 2023
New oral diabetes medication for cats requires careful case selection
Bexacat is the first oral drug treatment of diabetes in cats and offers an alternative to insulin injections—but veterinarians must choose the right patients due to important safety considerations. -
January 3, 2023
Bringing One Health to life through education and advocacy
When Deborah Thomson, DVM, graduated from veterinary school, she had no inkling she would start a global nonprofit, speak and teach internationally, or publish a book on science communication. NEWStat columnist Emily Singler, VMD, hopes others in vet med will follow her lead.