veterinarian

Vaccines are one of the best tools for protecting cattle from costly diseases.  However, they only work if properly handled and stored. Dr. Lee Jones, a professional service veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, says it’s vital to store and handle vaccines with care.   “...

On Friday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed that a Washington County cat had tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1.  ODA said the outdoor cat with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl was examined by a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms, including a fever, runny nose and eyes, lethargy, difficulty breathing and los

Bovine Respiratory Disease and Swine Respiratory Disease continue to be year-round production challenges for the livestock industry.  When looking for the right antibiotic, producers and veterinarians consider several factors, including dose volume, absorption rates, duration of activity and even the packaging.  Dr...

For the first time in seven years, the Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed equine infectious anemia in two horses.  The two horses come from separate farms in Yakima County but were together on one of the farms earlier this summer.  A priva...

To ensure a high-quality and nutritious product, antibiotics are used with thought and care on dairies, that according to Jen Roberts, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim.  She said there are several ways producers can put cattle first and use antibiotics judiciously on the dairy. “...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture is warning horse owners, now is the time to vaccinate your animals against the Equine Influenza.  Washington state veterinarian Dr. Brian Joseph said this highly contagious disease is found everywhere on earth, with the exceptions of Iceland and New Zealand.  He...

The University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine has received a substantial gift to continue its mission.  A father and daughter duo have donated an entire working ranch and 1,000 head of cattle to the university.  The Calgary Herald reports that in terms of monetary value, W.A. Ranches - which is val...

Nearly 100 veterinarians took to the nation’s capital earlier this week to discuss farm bill priorities.  While lawmakers are on break this week, the American Veterinary Medical Association held its annual fly-in to meet with congressional offices.  In the next f...

A new report projects the animal health market will be worth $58.5 billion by 2025.  Grand View Research reports the market is driven by technological advancements in veterinary care, which are anticipated to serve future growth opportunities to the market.  ...

Last week, the Department of Agriculture awarded $4.3 million in grants to 48 veterinarians serving rural communities.The funding is aimed at helping the veterinarians repay a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources...