New from BI: NexGard Plus
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved NexGard Plus (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets), a monthly soft chew formulated to protect dogs from fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms. According to the manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, veterinarians can order the beef-flavored parasite prevention starting July 31.
AVMA presidents have NVA connection
The current and future presidents of the American Veterinary Medical Association have another thing in common: they each work for the owner of the National Veterinary Associates hospital. The president of the period 2023-2024, Dra. Rena Carlson, is a mentor in the NVA General Practice Mentoring Program. His substitute in 2024-2025 will be Dra. Sandra Faeh, the veterinary head of NVA’s General Practice business.
AVMA honors industry veterans
Dr. Willie Reed, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was among several people honored by the American Veterinary Medical Association at its convention in Denver. Dr. Reed received the first Frederick Douglass Patterson Award for lifetime contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. Additionally, AVMA Past President Dr. Joseph Kinnarney won the 2023 AVMA Award for Contributions to Organized Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Phillip Nelson, the former dean of the Western University College of Veterinary Medicine, took home the 2023 AVMA Meritorious Service Award. Former AVMA President Dr. James Nave, was selected for the 2023 AVMA Advocacy Award. Certified animal behavior consultant and author Amy Shojai received the 2023 AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award.
Clemson Veterinary College has a founding dean
The planned College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University now has a dean: Dr. Steven Marks, associate dean, director of veterinary medical services and clinical professor of emergency and internal medicine at North Carolina State University. “Marks will secure an inaugural cohort of the 2026 College of Veterinary Medicine by initiating provisional accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association, recruiting exceptional foundational faculty, and developing a rigorous Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum over the next year,” he reported Clemson. Dr. Marks previously held faculty or clinical instructor roles at the University of Illinois, Louisiana State University, Colorado State University, and Washington State University.
GreatPetCare does even more
Covetrus has expanded GreatPetCare, a platform containing educational content and tools for pet owners and clinic team members. “GreatPetCare is also fully integrated with Covetrus online pharmacies, giving pet parents a convenient online option to easily renew or refill approved prescriptions directly from their veterinarian,” the company said. “Additionally, GreatPetCare offers veterinary practices an easy way to seamlessly communicate with pet parents for appointment and medication reminders, information about Covetrus care plans, and personalized recommendations to take better care of their pets. pets”.
Out: Short means; To: VetMedux
Brief Media, the publisher of Clinician’s Brief and Plumb’s, changed its name to VetMedux. “We became a different company a long time ago,” said founder and CEO Elizabeth Green. “Now, our ambitions are broader: to integrate ourselves deeply into every professional’s workflow so we can help you make the critical, and sometimes exhausting and terrifying, decisions you make throughout the day. Our evolution it’s not over”.
PetVivo’s Spryng Hits a Milestone
Spryng with OsteoCushion, a therapeutic medical device from Minneapolis-based PetVivo Holdings Inc., is now in 500 veterinary clinics. The injectable intra-articular product consists of sterilized extracellular matrix microparticles for use in the management of lameness and other joint conditions.
AVES adopts a sanitary name
The American Society for Veterinary Epidemiology has become the American Society for Veterinary Health. “The change … reflects the consensus among board members that One Health encompasses much more than epidemiology,” said chair-elect Dr. Karen Becker. “(Founder Dr. Jim Steele) would have fully approved of the name change as a progressive and visionary leader who loved change, especially when it was fully warranted.”
VetCT advice is unlimited in chronic cases
Teleconsultation provider VetCT now offers unlimited access to specialist advice in chronic cases. “Follow-up advice was previously limited to two weeks, but this has been extended to unlimited continuous access for each clinical case/complaint,” the company reported.
VetCor is looking to expand into Canada
Veterinary hospital consolidator VetCor is expanding into Canada. “By leveraging our existing team members with knowledge of Canadian hospitals, VetCor is well positioned to provide valuable insight and guidance to newly acquired hospitals,” the company stated. “This ensures seamless integration and a smooth transition to VetCor’s best support system.” VetCor operates more than 800 veterinary clinics in the US.
Veterinary Industry Donation Tree Receives $10,000
A networking event hosted by The Bridge Club in partnership with Chewy Health and Vetcetera raised more than $10,000 for the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. The non-profit organization provides financial assistance to veterinary professionals and their families during difficult times. The fundraiser was held during the American Veterinary Medical Association convention in Denver.
SignalPET partners with Covetrus
Covetrus will distribute SignalPET’s instant X-ray interpretation technology to veterinary practices in the US. SignalPET software uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze radiographs with existing equipment.
Coming in September: Mentoring App Chirp
Chirp, a peer-to-peer mentoring app for first-time vets, will launch in September and will have a monthly subscription fee. “Available by voice or video on any mobile device, Chirp was built to provide instant answers and assistance from qualified and experienced veterinarians,” the startup reported. “Chirp allows a veterinarian to immediately connect with an experienced mentor who can guide them through almost any problem they may have, from interpreting test results and creating treatment plans to managing time and communicating with customers”. The details are a whistle.vet. The founder of the company is the veterinarian Dra. Diane Levitan.
