Integrative Medicine Webinar: Introduction to the use of essential oils with veterinary patients
Register now for the Integrative Medicine Webinar: Introduction to the use of essential oils with veterinary patients is March 3 from 6:30-8 PM. Discover the safe and effective use of essential oils with animals in this introductory class led by Dr. Janet Roark. You’ll learn to separate fact from fiction with essential oil myth-busting, explore do’s and don’ts for safe use, and gain hands-on practice creating a properly diluted roller bottle for topical application. We’ll also cover the main methods of use—diffusing, topical, and internal—and provide practical safety guidelines you can confidently apply across a variety of species.
Drug lifts barrier for immunotherapy to fight rare liver cancer
Immunotherapy – which activates the body’s own immune system to kill cancer cells – has not worked well against a rare and fatal liver cancer, but a new study finds an existing FDA-approved drug may allow the immunotherapy to fight the cancer as intended, opening the door to a potential treatment. Fibrolamellar carcinoma primarily affects children and young adults and accounts for up to 2% of all liver cancers. It currently has no cure and has often metastasized by the time it is detected, leaving patients with a short life expectancy.
New rules meant to crack down on soring further postponed
Once again, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is postponing the effective date of strengthened Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations, now pushed to the end of the year. “This postponement follows ongoing legal developments and legislative directives aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the horse industry and federal inspectors,” according to a January 28 announcement.
Sweeping student loan changes one step closer to becoming finalized
The U.S. Department of Education has published its notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the changes to the federal student loan program that were enacted last year as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The proposed regulations will be open for public comment until March 2. The department will then review the comments, revise as it considers appropriate, and publish final regulations.
FDA issues emergency use authorizations for drugs to treat New World screwworm in dogs and cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) – one for NexGard (afoxolaner) chewable tablets for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, and the second for NexGard COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) for the treatment of NWS myiasis in cats. For NexGard, the agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that NexGard may be effective in the treatment of NWS myiasis in dogs and puppies, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.
From the Borscht Belt to the exam room: Dr. Arnold Rugg on empathy, surgery, and the changing world of veterinary medicine
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At nearly 79, Dr. Arnold Rugg has reached the stage of life where memory arrives unbidden. Not nostalgia exactly—something sharper, more insistent. “Technicolor,” he calls it. Scenes from a childhood spent in the Catskills’ Borscht Belt. The smell of kitchens working at full throttle. The emotional static of a family-run hotel where everyone worked, everyone ate, and no one was ever really off duty. These memories eventually becameA Vet’s Life in Dog Years [https://www.amazon.com/Vets-Life-Dog-Years-Early/dp/B0FJ2XJBWG], a multi-volume memoir whose first book traces the making of a healer long before he ever put on a white coat.
Endangered sea turtles receive care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
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Sawyer, an adult male Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, whom of which is the smallest and most endangered sea turtle species in the world, and Alfonzo, a sub-adult Green sea turtle, were brought to Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine for computed tomography scans after being rescued by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) stranding team in Gulfport.
Equine neurologic disease: Signs, diagnosis, and management
The Horse
Subtle changes in your horse’s gait, posture, or behavior can mark the earliest signs of neurologic disease. These conditions can progress quickly and pose serious safety risks. Early recognition, systematic diagnosis, and thoughtful management therefore remain crucial, said Sarah Colmer, VMD, DACVIM, neurology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, during her presentation at the 2025 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention.
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