The State Veterinarian’s Office has been contacted by several clinics in Western Washington reporting a perceived increase in canine atypical respiratory cases. There is a lack of baseline prevalence data of respiratory disease in this population, and complex factors such as seasonality obscure the trends, preventing a clear diagnostic consensus. To collect consistent information, consulting veterinarians are encouraged to record the following findings on suspicious canine respiratory cases:

Seaweed is once again showing promise for making cattle farming more sustainable. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement in pellet form reduced their methane emissions by almost 40% without affecting their health or weight. The study was published today (Dec. 2) in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular “slime” when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding could lead to targeted therapies for E. coli infections specific to dogs and poultry.

Cambridge University’s renowned veterinary program is at risk of losing accreditation after an RCVS investigation revealed widespread ethical failures, allegations of racism, and poor complaint handling. Discover the details behind this developing crisis and what it means for the future of the program.

Discover how Dr. Shannon Gregoire, a 28-year-old veterinarian and 2022 graduate of Western University, became the owner of Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Auburn, Massachusetts. Her inspiring journey challenges stereotypes about age and gender in practice ownership, proving that women can lead the way in veterinary medicine. Learn why breaking barriers matters and how Dr. Gregoire is paving the path for future generations.

Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated its list of zones in Canada subject to restrictions on the importation of certain avian commodities. These measures are in response to ongoing detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic birds in Canada