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SEPTEMBER 2021

News Headlines

Companion
Nevada veterinarians can treat patients with certain cannabis products
https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2021-10-01/nevada-veterinarians-can-treat-patients-certain-cannabis-products
Companion
RCVS to convene summit on workforce shortage
https://vetcommunity.com/vc/newsitem/?story=20796
Companion
Color patterns of cat fur tracked to a key gene
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/09/cat-fur-color-patterns.html
Companion
New RVC research reveals the dog breeds most affected by ear infections
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/now-listen-ear-new-rvc-research-reveals-the-dog-breeds-most-affected-by-ear-infections
Companion
RVC Pandemic Puppies team publishes first paper
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/rvc-pandemic-puppies-team-publishes-first-paper
Equine
COVID-19 impacts equine welfare: Policy implications for laminitis and obesity
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0252340
Equine
NEW FORMAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS DISEASE SERVICE
https://www.beva.org.uk/Home/News-and-Views/Latest-News/Details/New-Formal-Arrangements-for-Equine-Infectious-Disease-Service
Equine
Study to look at welfare of horses that help
https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/study-to-look-at-welfare-of-horses-that-help/
Equine
Merck Animal Health Brings EquiTrace� to U.S. Through Strategic Partnership
https://thehorse.com/1104188/merck-animal-health-brings-equitrace-to-u-s-through-strategic-partnership/
Farm
World leaders and experts call for significant reduction in the use of antimicrobial drugs in global food systems
https://www.who.int/news/item/24-08-2021-world-leaders-and-experts-call-for-significant-reduction-in-the-use-of-antimicrobial-drugs-in-global-food-systems
Farm
Anifera receives further investment for studies on adjunct therapy in bovine mastitis
https://www.dvm360.com/view/anifera-receives-further-investment-for-studies-on-adjunct-therapy-in-bovine-mastitis
Farm
Vets warn that proposed EU antibiotics rule puts animal health at risk
https://www.thepigsite.com/news/2021/09/vets-warn-that-proposed-eu-antibiotics-rule-puts-animal-health-at-risk
Farm
Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of cattle in Spain
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/anthrax-outbreak-kills-dozens-of-cattle-in-spain-70803/
Farm
Bovine mastitis research receives funding boost
https://mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/20803/Bovine-mastitis-research-receives-funding-boost
Sustainability
Vets overlooked in Northern Ireland�s future farming policy, says BVA
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/vets-overlooked-in-northern-irelands-future-farming-policy-says-bva/
Exotics
Consultation on approach to beaver reintroduction and management in England
https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/beaver-reintroduction-and-management/
Exotics
Avian Influenza � UK declared free from bird flu but Chief Vet urges ongoing vigilance
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-uk-declared-free-from-bird-flu-but-chief-vet-urges-ongoing-vigilance
Exotics
Study finds amphibian foam could aid drug delivery in humans
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.210048
Industry/Other
Elanco Closes Acquisition of Kindred Biosciences
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210830005161/en/Elanco-Closes-Acquisition-of-Kindred-Biosciences
Industry/Other
Talkatoo Raises New Capital to Support Continued Growth in Veterinary Segment; Oversubscribed Round of Funding Led by Klick Ventures
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210830005101/en/Talkatoo-Raises-New-Capital-to-Support-Continued-Growth-in-Veterinary-Segment-Oversubscribed-Round-of-Funding-Led-by-Klick-Ventures
Industry/Other
KC Animal Health Corridor partnership to raise awareness of ag careers
https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/news/kc-animal-health-corridor-partnership-raise-awareness-ag-careers
Industry/Other
Global Animal Health Market and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028: A $88.6 Billion Market by 2028
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210820005269/en/Global-Animal-Health-Market-and-Segment-Forecasts-2021-2028-A-88.6-Billion-Market-by-2028---ResearchAndMarkets.com
Industry/Other
Australian imports of ivermectin increase tenfold, prompting warning from TGA
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/30/australian-imports-of-ivermectin-increase-10-fold-prompting-warning-from-tga
Industry/Other
Animal health company Troy Laboratories wins government manufacturing grant
https://vetpracticemag.com.au/animal-health-company-wins-government-manufacturing-grant/
Industry/Other
British and Canadian veterinary giants merge
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=-1&id=10464850
Industry/Other
Chewy launches brand-new marketplace service for veterinarians
https://www.dvm360.com/view/chewy-launches-brand-new-marketplace-service-for-veterinarians
Industry/Other
Talkatoo Raises New Capital to Support Continued Growth in Veterinary Segment; Oversubscribed Round of Funding Led by Klick Ventures
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210830005101/en/Talkatoo-Raises-New-Capital-to-Support-Continued-Growth-in-Veterinary-Segment-Oversubscribed-Round-of-Funding-Led-by-Klick-Ventures
Industry/Other
KC Animal Health Corridor partnership to raise awareness of ag careers
https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/news/kc-animal-health-corridor-partnership-raise-awareness-ag-careers
Industry/Other
Global Animal Health Market and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028: A $88.6 Billion Market by 2028
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210820005269/en/Global-Animal-Health-Market-and-Segment-Forecasts-2021-2028-A-88.6-Billion-Market-by-2028---ResearchAndMarkets.com
Industry/Other
Australian imports of ivermectin increase tenfold, prompting warning from TGA
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/30/australian-imports-of-ivermectin-increase-10-fold-prompting-warning-from-tga
Industry/Other
Animal health company Troy Laboratories wins government manufacturing grant
https://vetpracticemag.com.au/animal-health-company-wins-government-manufacturing-grant/
Industry/Other
British and Canadian veterinary giants merge
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=-1&id=10464850
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