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In the ever-changing landscape of veterinary news in the animal healthcare industry, it can be hard to keep up with all of the moving parts. However, with new animal healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, veterinary practice management tools, mergers and acquisitions, and other announcements rolling out nearly every day, it's important to keep an eye on the headlines.

May 8, 2023 · Zoetis OA Treatment Gains U.S. Approval. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new Zoetis Inc. product, Librela (bedinvetmab injection), as the first and only injectable mAb treatment for controlling pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. The U.S. approval followed Librela’s launch in Europe in 2021.

Nov 11, 2024 · Controversial Midlevel Role Gets OK in Colorado. Colorado voters have approved the creation of a midlevel veterinary professional associate (VPA) role.Colorado State University is preparing a master of veterinary clinical care program to train VPAs, and the state Board of Veterinary Medicine will determine the VPA scope of …

Jul 10, 2023 · ACVO Provides Over 5,200 Free Eye Exams. The annual National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, organized by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, resulted in more than 5,250 free eye exams.. “Over 270 ACVO diplomates in approximately 200 cities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Hong Kong donated …

Dec 1, 2024 · On the mergers and acquisitions front, Veterinary Innovative Partners made waves by acquiring Valley Veterinary Care, a 24-hospital group. Finally, in one of the most recent moves, at-home and mobile care providers The Vets and BetterVet announced a merger backed by fresh financing from founders and institutional investors.

Oct 21, 2024 · NAVC Gives $10,000 to Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. The North American Veterinary Community, publisher of Today’s Veterinary Business, has awarded $10,000 to the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree.A 2024 NAVC Gives recipient, the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree accepts anonymous nominations of veterinary professionals experiencing financial challenges.

Jan 13, 2025 · Apply Now for Emerging Companies Event. Early-stage companies seeking $500,000 to $20 million in funding or strategic partnerships are invited to present their ideas at the 20th annual Animal Health Summit.

Jan 23, 2025 · IndeVets Helps California Veterinarians Find Work. The IndeVets staffing firm has expanded into California, the company’s 33rd state. “Veterinarians in California now have access to IndeVets’ flexible scheduling options, giving them the freedom to choose when, where and how they work, which has been proven to significantly reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction,” the company reported.

Therapy Dog Is a Hero Again. A therapy dog named Maverick won the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The 150-pound European Blue Great Dane and his handler, Kelly Brownfield, have brought “comfort and solace to our nation’s military heroes through the United Service Organizations, all while they both were facing their own internal battles against cancer,” said American Humane’s ...