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The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), which was confirmed in a Texas calf on June 3, 2026, is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds, according to the…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Safe Disposal of Pet Medications

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Proper disposal of veterinary medications is essential for the safety of animals and household members. Improper storage or disposal can cause serious health risks if accidentally ingested, including injury, adverse reactions, toxicity, or death. The…
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Do Commonly Used Hemostatic Agents Truly Improve Coagulation in Horses?

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Equine practitioners routinely manage horses with acute or ongoing hemorrhage—whether from trauma, guttural pouch mycosis, periparturient complications, or perioperative bleeding. In these situations, adjunctive hemostatic therapies such as formalin, aminocaproic acid (ACA), and Yunnan Baiyao…
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Cardiac Trauma

December 01, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Several mechanisms and types of cardiac injury exist. Because the term cardiac or myocardial contusion is considered non-specific and lacks a clear definition, some authors replace it with blunt cardiac injury (BCI) as a catch-all…
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