Isha Chauhan, DVM/Ph.D. student receives 2026 Boehringer Ingelheim Research Award
Cornell University CVM
Advancing the future of animal health requires more than scientific excellence – it also requires connection. At the 2026 Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held August 6–8 in Raleigh, North Carolina, connections came to life as more than 500 veterinary students joined researchers and other industry leaders from over three dozen top veterinary schools to share and explore research from some of the field’s most promising emerging veterinary scientists.
Oma’s Pride voluntarily recalls one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe because of possible Salmonella health risk
FDA
Oma’s Pride of Avon, Connecticut, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag (Lot BB012729) because it is contaminated withSalmonella. The recall was initiated after FDA received a consumer complaint and subsequently collected and analyzed a sample of the product, which tested positive forSalmonella. Oma’s Pride is continuing with their investigation to determine the source and root cause of the contamination. Three illnesses in dogs have been reported to date in association with the complaint.
FDA CVM targets animal drug gaps with new blueprint, manufacturing pilot program
AVMA
High development costs and limited sales markets have contributed to a lack of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved animal drugs. Veterinarians often rely on extralabel drug use for minor species and for uncommon conditions in major species. For some conditions, no approved drug option exists.
APHIS confirms scrapie case in Oregon, setting back eradication efforts
AVMA
After a decades-long effort to eradicate this fatal, degenerative prion disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed on July 31 a case of classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. The animal was tested as part of USDA’s ongoing national scrapie surveillance program, which is designed to identify classical scrapie in sheep and goats at slaughter facilities. The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed classical scrapie after a genotype analysis and further testing.
Veterinarians play key role in breeding dog health, speaker says
AVMA
Both shelters and breeders are necessary to meet the continued demand for dogs in U.S. households, with veterinarians playing an important role in supporting continuous improvement of canine health and welfare from all sources. Dr. Kendall Houlihan, associate director in the AVMA Animal Welfare Division, discussed the health and welfare considerations for breeding dogs and highlighted new AVMA resources at the 2026 Canine Welfare Science Conference.
Utah State completes veterinary education building as four-year program expands
Cache Valley Daily
Utah State University has completed construction of the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, a milestone in the university’s effort to expand veterinary education and help address shortages of veterinarians across Utah. The new facility will serve as the cornerstone of USU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, providing classrooms, laboratories and clinical training spaces designed to support hands-on education, research and collaboration.
Canine freeze-dried plasma brings shelf-stable plasma to veterinary trauma care—Q&A with Kelly Mann, DVM
DVM360
When a working dog is seriously injured far from veterinary care, getting plasma to the patient can be a problem of logistics as much as medicine. Fresh frozen plasma can help control bleeding, but it must be kept frozen and thawed before it can be administered. Canine freeze-dried plasma (cFDP) takes a different approach.
Why is my horse losing his topline?
The Horse
A strong topline helps a horse carry his rider and perform in balance and comfort. It includes muscles extending from the neck and withers through the back and loins, and its condition can provide clues about a horse’s nutrition, fitness, and overall health.
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