Tag: Iowa

Here’s why Iowa Veterinary Wellness is closing its Waukee location

Playful animals of all kinds bounce through the snow Playful animals big and small are having so much fun in the snow. Cody Godwin, Storyful Read moreThe global veterinary reference laboratory market is projected to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2026 from USD 3.8 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 11.0%Marco loved Iowa Veterinary Wellness’ Waukee clinic. dr Kim …

Veterinarian shortage a complication for pet owners | Iowa News

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Audrey, a 4-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog, caused an alarm in her home one Saturday morning last month when it became clear — based on her inability to keep food down or poop — that something was stuck in her stomach. Elaine Himadi started looking for somewhere to take her puppy for emergency care, only to …

Iowa State University veterinarians investigating unusual bacterial disease in central Iowa pigs • News Service • Iowa State University

ISU veterinarians are helping to contain an outbreak of the bacteria Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae among central Iowa pork production facilities. The bacteria are normally managed with antibiotics, but the current strain has proven to be especially threatening. Photo by Christopher Gannon. Larger image. AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University veterinarians have taken on the role of gumshoe detectives as they investigate …

Service dogs help Iowa veterans, first responders

Garland Shirley with his service dog Smitty. (Stephen Gassman / Telegraph Herald) DUBUQUE, Iowa – Steve Vincent glanced at the dog patiently standing next to his chair. “Get it,” he ordered. Doc, a 2 year old yellow Labrador, immediately picked up the leash Vincent had dropped and returned it to its owner. Read moreBest Dog Dentist Seattle at Best“Thank you,” …

Taking swine medicine education into the virtual world • News Service • Iowa State University

The telemedicine video chat connects a pigsty with Dr. Gabi Doughan, of the state of Iowa, so that Doughan can assess animals and provide training on how to draw blood from pigs. Photo by Dr. Gil Patterson from VetNOW. Bigger picture. AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine faculty is laying the groundwork to use virtual telemedicine …

Hundreds of dogs rescued from USDA-licensed breeder in Iowa

Hundreds of sick and battered dogs were rescued from the property of an Iowa dog breeder who in September alleged multiple animal welfare violations by the US Department of Justice. Daniel Gingerich agreed to abandon any dogs he kept on multiple properties and “permanently refrain from activities” that would require permission under the Animal Welfare Act, including dog breeding, according …

Iowa governor indicators veterinary debt compensation invoice

Dr. Ryan Shuey, a young Iowa VMA director, works in rural Iowa. (Courtesy Dr. Shuey) The Iowa legislature passed a bill creating the Iowa rural veterinarian repayment program, and Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill in June. The call for legislation was spearheaded by the Iowa VMA, the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and several industry partners such …