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The Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)

For the first time in a while, Ukraine has nominated its candidate for the post of BSEC Secretary-General (Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The choice fell on Ukraines Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar.

It is worth noting that the BSEC was founded in 1992 in Istanbul. The purpose of the organization is the development of economic cooperation and trade. The organization includes 12 countries: Azerbaijan, Albania, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Ukraine chaired the BSEC back in 2013. In 2016, Ukraine went on a diplomatic dmarche due to Russia's chairmanship in the BSEC.

On July 1, 2017, Ukraine once again headed the BSEC, and in December - handed over the presidency to Armenia.

As we reported earlier, on September 2, the Ukrainian government terminated several agreements within the Commonwealth of Independent States(CIS).

"A separate block, which we have traditionally on the agenda - the withdrawal from the regular agreements within the CIS. In particular, we denounce the agreement on cooperation in veterinary medicine, as well as withdraw from the agreement on cooperation in sanitary protection of territories," the statement said.

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This topic can get emotional: Should animals be used in medical research? Now recently I aired an interview that was critical of the Veterans Health Administration for its use of cats in research experiments related to the bodily functions of paraplegics. VHAdid submit a rebuttal statement but the agency has not responded to requests for an interview. Americans for Medical Progress is an organization that advocates in favor of the ethical use of animals in medical research.Executive Director of Paula Clifford andCommunications Director Jim Newman joinedFederal Drive with Tom Temin.

Tom Temin:Alright, lets get right to this. Can animals be ethically used for research? We know they are, but is this something that has value in medical research?

Paula Clifford:Absolutely. I started out in research as a veterinary technician. And at that time, I was just doing an externship. I was a student, and I thought I would do my externship and go and spend my career working at a veterinary hospital. But during that time, I found that as a veterinary technician, I could dedicate my life to taking care of the animals that actually take care of people and other animals through research with them.

Jim Newman:And my early career experience was working at universities. I first worked at an institution in Oregon and then I worked for a cancer center. And what I learned from those experiences is that animals play a tremendously important role in developing treatments, I literally watched as cancer medications were developed, or new ways to treat patients were created through animal studies, or discovered through animal studies. And so thats one of the reasons I remain involved in this field is that I had first hand experience seeing the importance of this kind of research.

Tom Temin:And how is this done such that the animals dont suffer too much, in general?

Paula Clifford:Animals in research are cared for, a very large team of animal care professionals. And this is everybody from highly trained animal care technicians that do their day-to-day care. So feed, water, cleaning, and daily observations. And then you have veterinary technicians like me, who will then respond to any abnormal report. So if you have an itchy mouse, or a dog thats not eating normally, or a monkey thats behaving differently, that gets triaged to the vet care team. So the veterinary technician will check the animals out and then report that to the veterinarian who will come and diagnose and treat the animal.

Tom Temin:Well, let me ask you this, are there industry standards in the research community for how animals should be treated? Is there some sort of a certification program or any kind of inspection oversight that happens in facilities where animals are used in research?

Paula Clifford:Absolutely. So under the Animal Welfare Act, most animals are covered under that act. And that requires the USDA the United States Department of Agriculture to do at least an annual unannounced inspection to make sure that the animal care is compliant with those federal laws. But not all animals are covered under that act. But most animals are covered under the PHS policy, which needs to be followed by any institution that receives any government funding.

Tom Temin:PHS stands for ?

Paula Clifford:Public Health Service. So the majority of animals are covered under one of those two things. But there are some animals that are not and theres another layer, which is a voluntary accreditation by AAALAC International, and that really holds institutions at even higher standards. And they follow really detailed animal care protocols in a document called the guide for laboratory animal use.

Tom Temin:Jim, anything to add?

Jim Newman:I would just add that in addition to all of those external controls, there are internal controls at every institution, so as you probably can guess, there are inspections of facilities, and those are surprise inspections, but they cant be inspected every single day. So every institution is required to have its own system for monitoring how animals are cared for. And when you hear about something that happens, which is a rare thing that often is because the institution itself said, oh, heres an issue we need to address. So there are actually internal controls, as well as external controls to help ensure that animals are treated well.

Tom Temin:Were speaking with Jim Newman, hes the communications director, and with Paula Clifford, the executive director of Americans for Medical Progress. And again, you cant speak for what happens inside Veterans Affairs, but in your observations over the years, have the federal facilities that use animals in testing and there are quite a number of them generally follow these guidelines, including the federal ones?

Jim Newman:Absolutely. In fact, I was looking a little bit at the VAs research and it stands out for many reasons. One is that 99% of the research that the VA does is in rats and mice. Now you hear a lot of talk about other animals, and thats because the animal rights groups like to talk about that. But 99% is in, again, rats or mice, and in those very rare cases where they study other animals such as cats or dogs, theres a good reason for that its because those animals are specifically necessary for the kinds of studies that are conducted and looking at the list of achievements from the VA is pretty remarkable. Theyve been able to help veterans who receive spinal cord injuries that help them breathe, help them cough to clear their breathing channels. Bladder control is another issue that happens when you lose, you know, the ability to move your limbs. Thats something theyve helped them with. Artificial pancreas, organ transplants the list is 20 or 30 major items that have been accomplished through animal studies. So the VAs research is incredibly remarkable. Anybody who would like to do some research on it should really look at their site, because what theyre doing his outstanding research that actually helps both veterans but also all Americans.

Tom Temin:And Paula, what is it that your organization does to kind of get this word out? I mean, Americans for Medical Progress could cover almost any topic.

Paula Clifford:Sure. So a lot of what we do is we actually help those working with the animals either on the animal care side or the researcher side, to help them tell their story and share with the public really what its like to work with animals and research, why, when and how animals are involved in research. We also do a lot of work with institutions to help them engage with the public and really share, you know, what is it about animals that make it so necessary and so important to advance biomedical progress?

Tom Temin:I once spoke to a dairy farmer in a story I did is a very young reporter very many years ago. And they had, I dont know, 50 or 60 cows in this barn. And at the end of the cows life, I said, what happens when the cow gets too old? They said, well it becomes meat. I said, but dont you kind of get attached to them? They all have names hanging on their necks. And the farmer it was the wife of the farmer, I guess she was a farmer, too said, Well, we just consider it their final gift to us when they become steaks. And so not to get too touchy feely here, but people that handle animals in experimental situations, what kind of relationship do they have with the animals, do you think?

Paula Clifford:Oh, gosh, I can tell you what I know for sure. You certainly do get attached. I can share personal stories. And theres, if you talk to anybody who works with animals in research, they also do get attached. They have names. And often they do have to be euthanized at the end of the study. Because in order to get the data from the study, you need to look at the cellular level, you need to maybe take out the heart or look at the bladder. So thats really difficult. Any area of veterinary medicine can be heartbreaking, theres really rewarding and happy times. And theres really emotional and sad times. So theres crying that happens as well, because you do get attached to the animals and the end of study does come but we know that like the dairy farmer, it is their final gift to us. And not only will they be helping the scientists with their data, but the humans that will benefit from the data. And often the advancements that happen for humans also go on to benefit our pets as well: Surgical techniques, vaccines, medicines and multiple other types of advancements.

Tom Temin:And Jim, I guess people that are involved in this kind of work are also pet owners themselves, arent they?

Jim Newman:Thats very true. A lot of people enter animal care, for instance, because they want to work with animals, they want to be up close with them every single day. And you know, Americans, I think the percentage of Americans that own pets and love their pets is incredible. And of course, that includes scientists and animal care technicians. And anybody who works in a research facility. People who work with animals at work, also love those animals at work and at home. And theres some assumptions that people who work with animals in a research setting dont like animals, thats actually the opposite. The truth is that they love the animals they care for. And they probably go home to some of the pets that they also love just as much.

Paula Clifford:Yeah. And just to add, in some cases, when the study is complete, and the animal does not need to be euthanized, they get adopted. So I adopted a dog from research. He was on a pacemaker study, and he lived with us. I adopted him at seven and he lived with us until he at the end of his life of 15. So theres countless stories of researchers and animal care staff, veterinarians, veterinary technicians that adopt the animals that are able to be adopted when their study has ended.

Tom Temin:Paula Clifford is executive director of Americans for Medical Progress. Thanks so much for joining me.

Paula Clifford:It was a pleasure, thank you so much.

Tom Temin:And Jim Newman is the communications director. Jim, thank you.

Jim Newman:Thank you, sir.

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Nine members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and six agents from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be deploying to Butte County, California on Saturday to help care for animals displaced by the ongoing wildfires.

The VET deployed to the same area last December to provide oversight on sheltering, inventory and data management, veterinary medical support for injured and ill animals, and efforts to reunite animals with their owners.

Our deployment to the camp wildfires in December 2018 and January 2019 set the stage for this request, said VET director Dr. Wesley Bissett. We have a close working relationship with the community we are being deployed to and our capabilities are well known to them.

Our primary role will be to provide consistency in operational management and veterinary medical care, he said. They have an outstanding group of people at the local level and I know we will all work together for the sake of the animals, their owners, and Butte County, California.

The teams mission will be to support three area shelters that have taken in almost 500 animals that have been displaced by the wildfires. The VET will bring their experience in managing emergency shelters and situations to help ease the stress being put on the local responders. The initial team deploying includes four veterinarians, two veterinary technicians, and three logistics and support personnel.

Anytime you go into out-of-state deployments, there is an element of uncertainty that is based on being so distant from the impact area, Bissett said. There is always a discovery phase during which you work to understand, specifically, what is needed so that your team can contribute to the success of the jurisdiction you are serving.

This isnt the first time this year that the VET has assisted with the ongoing wildfire efforts. Dr. Deb Zoran, VET member and professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, recently deployed to Oregon to assist with the Texas A&M Task Force search and rescue dogs working in a particularly hazardous area.

For updates on the deployment, follow the VET on Facebook (@TAMUVET) and Twitter (@tamuvet1) and at tx.ag/VETteam.

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Texas A&M VET Mobile Team Deploying To California To Assist With Wildfire Relief - Texas A&M University Today

Molly the Fire Safety Dog, one of the bigger names on Dog Twitter, could use some help with vet bills after a medical emergency this weekend.

Molly is an 8 year oldDalmatian from Clarksville, Arkansas who puts together livestreamed (and in-person when pawsible) demonstrations on fire safety for elementary students around the US and Canada through her Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

While doing a livestream on her Facebook page on Saturday night, she possibly had a seizure or a stroke, which meant rushing over to an emergency animal hospital two hours away and an overnight stay.

Her blood pressure was checked out overnight, and she needed to visit an animal ophthalmologist (eye doctor specializing in medical care) on Sunday afternoon, which was a branch of veterinary medicine we didnt realize existed.

Im sitting outside hoping and praying the doc has good news, Mollys mom Dayna Hilton toldDog ODayon Sunday afternoon.

Becausevet bills are pricey at the best of times, and emergency procedures especially so, they would welcome PayPal donationsif you have the means to donate.

Everyone is so supportive and friendly, our palPeytonReads said earlier this year while talking about the kindness of Dog Twitter. Its more than positiveit is genuinely heartfelt care and concern. We gather and celebrate when someone is happy. We gather and offer support when someone is sad.

Molly was able to return home on Sunday night, and seemed exhausted but calm in a photo she shared.

Goodnight, everyone. Thanks for all the love and prayers you have sent my way, she wrote in the caption.

Molly was one of the recipients of the2019 ACE Awards(the American Kennel Clubs Award for Canine Excellence) in the Exemplary Companion Dog category, and she had a small role in the 2019 documentarySuperpower Dogs.Shes also the official ambassador ofSuperpower Dogs,and the mascot of the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

Close to home within the River Valley region of Arkansas, though, shes still the firedog for the local volunteer fire department, so she doesnt let the fame get to her head, even if she is friends with Bunsen the Science Dog and Sampson the Service Dog, not to mention an array of high-profile human members of Dog Twitter like Ive Pet That Dogs Gideonand Britishpet artist Iain Welch.

We hope Molly the Fire Safety Dog feels better soon, and that the kindness of the Dog Twitter community can help out with her vet bills.

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Siyo, my name is Jessica Rose Lambert. I am the daughter of Kimlyn Sneed Lambert and the late Douglas Allen Lambert. I am from the Birdtown community, and a 2014 graduate of Cherokee High School and 2017 graduate of WCU. It has always been my life-long dream of mine to become a veterinarian. I am currently in my second year of attending post-graduate school at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, earning my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. It is my hope that one day I may be able to come back to the Qualla Boundary and open my own veterinary practice there. I would love to one day be able to help the people on the reservation with their pet care needs. I would also like to encourage EBCI students to consider becoming a Veterinarian, it is a great profession if you love animals like I do. I would like to personally thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship for helping with my costs of living in Raleigh and for helping to make my dream a reality. They have generously provided funding that makes it possible for graduate students like me to make ends meet while attending school. Thank you again so very much!

Jessica Lambert

N.C. State Vet School Class of 2023

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As a veterinarian, on a daily basis, were covering the grounds of treating and diagnosing medical conditions and also doing any surgeries that are required, also interacting with clientele, doing a lot of preventative care, a lot of puppy kitten work as well as older patients, so theres a wide variety in what you do every day, she says.

Cline has honed in her analytical side over the years, relying more on her intuition and experience, but its not just the animals suffering to worry about.

In the case of the hamster, Cline also mentions the bond that had formed between a young girl and the pet.

Theres that kind of unconditional love that they give you, they have needs and you provide for them; you get that positive feeling from that, and theyre just total affection, total love really, but a different kind than human love, she says of the bond between animals and humans.

For her, the two are inseparable.

I guess I love people and I love pets too. Veterinary medicine gives me that combination where I can interact with people in that capacity which I just love, she explains.

Truth be told, Cline isnt keen about her semi-retirement and talking about it makes her uncomfortable. But the pandemic has dramatically changed some of what she loves most about her job.

I like to practise in a very personal way, I like to focus on the client thats in (the room) and that pet and not be pressured or stressed or time restricted, she says. Its really hard to let go completely.

So, shes letting herself down slowly.

Shell miss her co-workers and the community work through the hospital raising awareness and funding for the Farley Foundation, which provides monetary support for those who struggle to pay for veterinary care.

Occupying her time isnt going to be a challenge. Between playing saxophone in two bands the Lincoln County Band & Jimmy Marando Swing Band gardening, and weekending at the cottage, she still plans on fitting in some time at the hospital.

At home, its an empty nest with John (her three boys are now grown and moved out) but shell be seeing more of her fur children an active Jack Russell terrier rescue and a former stray kitten, Tiger, who is now a grown 17-year-old.

While one door is slowly closing, another remains open in Clines heart should another animal be in need of the care and compassion that has, for so long, defined her work.

Its just about being able to serve, being able to provide. I think I really like to see a problem and solve the problem, she says.

Its just who she is.

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Kerry Sondgeroth, an associate professor and veterinary bacteriologist, accepted the position this month as the Riverbend Endowed Professor of Wildlife-Livestock Health at the University of Wyoming.

Sondgeroth, who comes from the Wyoming State veterinary laboratory, said the position has the potential to have an immense benefit on Wyomings livestock and wildlife.

She said she hopes the position will build a solid reputation at UW for wildlife-livestock health and bring awareness to the diseases being studied. Her appointment to the position is for five years.

Sondgeroth said the position can be a middle ground to gain understanding of certain diseases in order to protect the health of wildlife, livestock and humans.

Tim Mellon donated the Riverbend Ranch west of Laramie to the UW Foundation in 2011, with proceeds of the ranchs eventual sale earmarked to establish the endowment position in UWs College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Sondgeroth received her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2006 and was a post-degree graduate student at Washington State University from 2006-13. She received a Ph.D. in veterinary science in 2013.

She said her training and position as the only veterinary bacteriologist in Wyoming provides exposure to many bacteriological diseases across the state of interest to livestock producers and wildlife interest groups.

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Livestock, wildlife health focus of UW position Sheridan Media - Sheridan Media

r preparing for graduation will enter a marketplace rife with uncertainty. Still, there are plenty of careers that have shown fast growth in recent years and pay salaries of six figures or more.

Stacker breaks down 50 of these industries, the prerequisites for entering those fields, and how those jobs have been affected over the past year. We compiled a list of 50 fastest-growing jobs with average salaries of over $100,000 using 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (released Sept. 1, 2020) and Occupational Employment Statistics (released March 31, 2020). The jobs are ranked by their 10-year projected employment change, and ties are broken by the projected employment in 2029. Any broad or vague groupings of jobs, as well as jobs that have "all other" in the name, were omitted from the list, as they do not reflect an accurate portrayal of one specific occupation.

The jobs listed in this article include transportation workers, judges and lawyers, and a bevy of STEM jobs (mathematicians, physics professors, and chemical engineers, to name a few). Different physicians and tech industry workers also make several appearances. Many of these professions necessitate postsecondary education or on-the-job training. Of course, more opportunities for lower-income citizens to gain access to these jobs are a growing concern for more Americans, as well as the need to invest in STEM education in communities that dont have the same resources as more affluent communities.

Click through to find out which fast-growing jobs might be of interest to you, a family member, or even a youngster you may know whos planning for the future, and be sure to check out Stackers other articles about the job market.

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Twenty-Five Year Club: New Members for 2020

Since 1956, Penn has celebrated a rite of passage each year for faculty and staff who meet one common requisite: they have been members of the University community for 25 years. Another 163 new members crossed the 25-year mark in 2020. Although we wont be holding areception this year, we want to honor these employees and thank them for their commitment to Penn.

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Scott Adzick, Perelman School of MedicineDan Alig, Wharton SchoolJane Anderson, Perelman School of MedicineTerry Anderson, Perelman School of MedicineHaimanti Banerjee, Wharton SchoolBryant Barr, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesSarah Barr, Provost Interdisciplinary ProgramsJames Berger, Perelman School of MedicineEdward Bergman, Wharton SchoolHema Bhargava, Perelman School of MedicineAregawi Biru, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesEve Bosnick, School of NursingJennifer Bottomley, School of Arts and SciencesEric Bradlow, Wharton SchoolJoseph Breslin, School of Dental MedicineKathleen Brown, School of Arts and SciencesLoretta Brown, University LibraryBeverly Browne, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesRichard Cardona, Annenberg School for CommunicationMichele Carlin, Perelman School of MedicineLatanya Carter, Business ServicesJoseph Carver, Perelman School of MedicineLorene Cary, School of Arts and SciencesBenjamin Chang, Perelman School of MedicineYouhai Chen, Perelman School of MedicineArtur Cideciyan, Perelman School of MedicineJames Clavin, Division of FinanceTheresa Colligon, Perelman School of MedicineSherrie Cornish, Residential and Hospitality ServicesJulia Crane, School of Arts and SciencesBarbara Dallap Schaer, School of Veterinary MedicineAnnet Davis, Perelman School of MedicineCarmen De La Rosa, School of Arts and SciencesLeah Dennis, School of Arts and SciencesFrancis Deroos, Perelman School of MedicineMaiheng Dietrich, School of Arts and SciencesWinka Dubbeldam, Weitzman School of DesignMaryellen Eckenhoff, Perelman School of MedicineScott Edwards, Perelman School of MedicineRicardo Eiraldi, Perelman School of MedicineRonit Engel, School of Arts and SciencesStanford Ewing, Perelman School of MedicineAutumn Fiester, Perelman School of MedicineChioma Fitzgerald, Perelman School of MedicineJames Foskett, Perelman School of MedicineDouglas Fraker, Perelman School of MedicineRobert Gallop, Perelman School of MedicineArupa Ganguly, Perelman School of MedicineNoah Gans, Wharton SchoolJ. Gaynor, Perelman School of MedicineJames Gee, Perelman School of MedicineMaria Gifoli, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesCatherine Gontarek, Development and Alumni RelationsKathleen Hall, Graduate School of EducationJason Hart, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesGus Hartman, School of Arts and SciencesKaren Hirschman, School of NursingJoanne Inverso, Perelman School of MedicineSamuel Jacobson, Perelman School of MedicineStephanie Johnson, Perelman School of MedicineCynthia Johnson-Mollen, Perelman School of MedicineRandall Kamien, School of Arts and SciencesHillary Kane, School of Arts and SciencesAyako Kano, School of Arts and SciencesMarcelo Kazanietz, Perelman School of MedicineMary Kelly, Perelman School of MedicineDaniel Kessler, Perelman School of MedicinePeter Klein, Perelman School of MedicinePamela Knight, Wharton SchoolLaura Kosseim, Perelman School of MedicineVicky Kresge, Wharton SchoolPauline Kulynych, School of Arts and SciencesBarbara Lang, Perelman School of MedicineRobert Lawler, Information Systems and ComputingHae-Rhi Lee, Perelman School of MedicineJulie Leu, Perelman School of MedicineTrevor Lewis, General University SpecialJanet Lioy, Perelman School of MedicineGregg Lipschik, Perelman School of MedicineHuan Lou, School of Dental MedicinePing Loveland, Penn GlobalJohn Macdermott, School of Arts and SciencesRosemary Malague, School of Arts and SciencesRichard Maniglia, Perelman School of MedicineRichard Marcantuno, School of Veterinary MedicineMichael Marks, Perelman School of MedicineJerome Marrow, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesNicola Mason, School of Veterinary MedicineGiacomina Massaro-Giordano, Perelman School of MedicineDeborah Mathis, Student ServicesThomas Mccaffery, Information Systems and ComputingJoseph Mclaurin, Information Systems and ComputingJon Merz, Perelman School of MedicineStephen Metraux, Perelman School of MedicineBonnie Milas, Perelman School of MedicineJaime Miller, School of Veterinary MedicineClaire Mitchell, School of Dental MedicineFrank Moore, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesDiedre Morrison, Division of Public SafetyAnn Moyer, School of Arts and SciencesMary Mullins, Perelman School of MedicineDavid Musto, Wharton SchoolAnn OBrien Jenkins, Perelman School of MedicineKim Olthoff, Perelman School of MedicineOlga Ortiz, Perelman School of MedicineAnthony Pagano, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesFelicity Paxton, Annenberg School for CommunicationLouise Pedraz, Human ResourcesMartha Penny, Perelman School of MedicineAnn Perch, Wharton SchoolMichael Perillo, School of Dental MedicineJeanmarie Perrone, Perelman School of MedicineChristopher Petro, Perelman School of MedicineRebecca Phillips, School of NursingLoretta Picklo, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesDonald Pijak, Perelman School of MedicineMary Pipan, Perelman School of MedicineAnne Pomerantz, Graduate School of EducationJ.Russell Ramsay, Perelman School of MedicineTarik Richardson, Wharton SchoolMary Ritchie, Information Systems and ComputingLouis Rulli, Law SchoolPaul Ryersbach, University LibraryBernadette Salera, Perelman School of MedicineMohnednur Salih, Business ServicesBarbara Savage, School of Arts and SciencesSusan Schachtner, Perelman School of MedicineTheresa Schuck, Perelman School of MedicineJonathan Schug, Perelman School of MedicineStacey Secreto-Dankanich, School of Dental MedicineAbraham Shaked, Perelman School of MedicineAllen Shinn, Perelman School of MedicineDouglas Sloane, School of NursingPam Smith, Perelman School of MedicineWenchao Song, Perelman School of MedicineShobana Sood, Perelman School of MedicineMichele Souli, School of Arts and SciencesLaura Sprague, School of Dental MedicineSusan Staggs, Provosts CenterHolly Stefanow, Perelman School of MedicinePaul Stephens, Perelman School of MedicineAlan Strudler, Wharton SchoolTomoko Takami, School of Arts and SciencesJian-Qin Tao, Perelman School of MedicineGihan Tennekoon, Perelman School of MedicineJoanne Thorvaldsen, Perelman School of MedicineDavid Toccafondi, University LibraryDonald Tsai, Perelman School of MedicineGregory Van Duyne, Perelman School of MedicineAntonia Villarruel, School of NursingKevin Walker, School of Arts and SciencesDonna Walter, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesAnn Webb, Development and Alumni RelationsFrederick Webb, Facilities and Real Estate ServicesJanet Weiner, Perelman School of MedicineTimothy Wells, University LibraryE. Wileyto, Perelman School of MedicineYin Wong, School of Social Policy and PracticeBarbara Woodford, School of Arts and SciencesYanjie Yi, Perelman School of MedicineXiuqin Zhou, University MuseumHongming Zhuang, Perelman School of MedicineEmily Zug, School of Veterinary Medicine

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The past few months have proven to be challenging for almost everyone, and that includes pet owners who may be struggling to keep up with regular veterinary care for their animals.

It's not a stretch to understand that when the budget gets tight, pet vaccinations don't seem as essential as they once might have been.

Inspired in part by the fact that World Rabies Day is coming on Monday, acoalition of veterinary clinics and animal care providers in and around Seattle, in partnership with the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, are holding the first-ever multi-site vaccination effort known as One Health Clinic.

This Saturday, September 26th from 1pm-4pm,they'll be helping low-income pet owners or people experiencing homelessnesswith access to pet food and veterinary care for their beloved animal companions.

As a post from Seattle Humane says: COVID-19 has made it harder for many folks to keep up with vet appointments, both due to financial hardship and accessibility issues. We are concerned about the number of Parvovirus cases being reported in the community. We will be offering the Parvo vaccine on Saturday during a multi-site vaccine clinic as part of World Rabies Day. We will be joined by several local shelters, nonprofits and government entities in offering these free clinics at five different locations from 1-4 p.m. Saturday.

The locations and the providers:

Health and safety is a key priority for these events, so strict adherence to mask-wearing, physical distancing, and hand sanitizing is expected.

Please help spread the word, as these organizationsaim to provide critical veterinary care to the animals who need it most during these unprecedented times.

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Free pet vaccinations offered this weekend in Seattle & around the Sound - Talk Radio 1210 WPHT

A veterinary is related to diseases, injuries and treatment of farm, domestic or wild animals. Veterinary industry is mainly because of increased pet ownership, awareness of animal health issues, demand for animal related products and the availability of advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures. There are various technologies involved in veterinary medicine. Nowadays, animal health product such as metabolic drugs, anti-infective, reproductive aids, feed additives, vaccines, imaging diagnostics, topical solutions and parasite controls are becoming more popular.

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In animal hospitals and clinics, the doctors treat injuries and disease of animals, but get most of the revenue from animal health procedures such as neutering and spaying, vaccinations, and regular checkups. Veterinary Weighing Scale is used to weigh pets weight for correct dosage of medicine and also to check healthy growth.

Market Insights

The global Veterinary Weighing Platforms market is segregated on the basis of Application as Veterinary Hospitals, Veterinary Clinics, and Home Use. Based on Type the global Veterinary Weighing Platforms market is segmented in With Digital Display and Separate Indicator.

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Competitive Rivalry

Befour, Inc, Bosche GmbH & Co.KG, Detecto Scale, DRE Veterinary, Horse Weigh, KERN & SOHN, Leading Edge, Marsden Weighing Machine Group, Shor-Line, SR Instruments, and others are among the major players in the global Veterinary Weighing Platforms market. The companies are involved in several growth and expansion strategies to gain a competitive advantage. Industry participants also follow value chain integration with business operations in multiple stages of the value chain.

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They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but trainers in Finland claim 8-year-old greyhound mix Kssi learned to identify a scent associated with COVID-19 in just seven minutes.

Helsinki Airport welcomed Kssi and nine other "coronavirus-sniffing dogs" as part of a pilot program this week meant to "speed up the process of identifying those infected with COVID-19."

Trainer Susanna Paavilainen is seen with Kossi (L) and Miina, sniffer dogs being trained to detect COVID-19 from the arriving passengers' samples, at Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland, Sept. 22, 2020.

"We are among the pioneers," Helsniki Airport director Ulla Lettijeff said. "As far as we know, no other airport has attempted to use canine scent detection on such a large scale against COVID-19."

Four dogs will work at the airport during a shift, but passengers getting tested will not have direct contact with the dogs.

They will be prompted to swipe their skin with a wipe and drop it into a cup, which is then given to the dog to smell.

"The service is mainly intended for passengers arriving from outside the country," Susanna Paavilainen, CEO of WiseNose Ry, University of Helsinki's DogRisk research, explained.

Kossi, one of the sniffer dogs being trained to detect COVID-19 from the arriving passengers' samples, is seen at Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland, Sept. 22, 2020.

The airport said that according to preliminary tests conducted by a research group at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Helsinki, "dogs are able to smell the virus with almost 100% certainty."

In the U.S., testing is still underway to determine if dogs can truly sniff out the coronavirus. The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) launched a pilot study in April that would take a group of dogs and expose them to COVID-19-positive saliva and urine samples in a laboratory setting.

Once the dogs learned the odor, investigators would then see whether or not the animals can discriminate between COVID-19 positive and negative samples in a lab setting, according to Penn Vet.

While the results of the study have not yet been released, Penn Vet called it "pioneering" saying it "sets the stage for dogs to be a force multiplier in the mission to detect COVID-19, particularly among asymptomatic patients, or hospital or business environments where testing is most challenging."

Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told ABC News they are not training their canines to detect COVID-19.

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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is examining how misunderstandings surrounding COVID-19 may have compromised animal welfare during the pandemic.

The COVID-19 thematic platform on animal welfare is an initiative of the OIE Collaborating Centre Network for Veterinary Emergencies, or EmVetNet, that tracks how the disease is impacting the welfare of livestock, pets, wildlife, and other animals for the purpose of identifying trends, aiding research, and informing policy.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are ongoing to understand the potential origin of this virus and whether animals can be infected or spread the disease. At this time, there is no sufficient evidence to suggest that any animal, including pets or livestock, play a role in the transmission of COVID-19. However, misunderstanding has resulted in threats to animal welfare, according to the EmVetNet website.

For instance, measures taken to contain the virus have disrupted many animal-related activities around the world, at places from shelters to zoos to institutes that use laboratory animals. The pandemic will also have a lasting economic impact, which in turn may impact animal ownership and animal care.

The OIE platform draws heavily on the work of Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine along with input from the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, the International Coalition for Animal Welfare, the Israeli State Veterinary Services, and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the United Kingdom. Together, these organizations have set up the platform to map the impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare, observe trends, identify lessons, and share solutions and best practices to aid research, assist with policy development, and improve the response to future events, according to the EmVetNet website.

Under the direction of Dr. Gary Vroegindewey, director of the One Health Program at LMUs veterinary college, summer research students and volunteerswith faculty supervisioncollected, analyzed, and provided narratives on a wide range of COVID-19related issues across multiple animal groups. In all, they catalogued over 1,100 animal welfare-related reports and provided 48 report analyses and narratives for the OIE working group.

It is not often a student can say they conducted research for the World Organisation for Animal Health in the midst of a global pandemic that could have a lasting impact on their field of study, said Dr. Stacy Anderson, dean of LMUs veterinary college, in an Aug. 14 report on television station WVLT.

The work of Lincoln Memorial University contributes greatly to our understanding of the impacts of animal welfare during emergencies, said Dr. Paolo Dalla Villa, who chairs the Steering Group of the OIE Collaborating Centre for Animal Welfare in Europe, in the same report. The results of their contributions and the working group will go beyond the current pandemic and provide a framework to integrate animal welfare into future initiatives.

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How should a veterinarian respond when a client asks about treating a pet dog with a cannabinoid tincture advertised as an analgesic? Is there research supporting that use or underlying any of the claims made for the scores of cannabis and cannabinoid-based products marketed for pets? Does a practitioner who recommends such a product for a patient risk running afoul of the state licensing board, the Food and Drug Administration, or the Drug Enforcement Administration?

These were just some of the thorny issues covered during the first-ever AVMA Cannabis Symposium, held Aug. 20-22 during the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020. Speakers addressed various aspects of cannabis as a veterinary therapeutic, such as regulatory and toxicological concerns, as well as its potential as an analgesic or treatment for osteoarthritis in animal patients. Following are some of the speaker highlights.

Thirty-three states have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use by peopleor both. And yet, none of these laws account for use of cannabis in veterinary medicine. California is the only state to specifically address veterinarians ability to engage with clients, indicating that veterinarians can discuss the use of cannabis for medical purposes with clients without being disciplined by the veterinary medical board solely for having that conversation. By that same statute, veterinarians are prohibited from prescribing, dispensing, or administering any cannabis or cannabis-based products. The statute does not address the therapeutic use of products derived from industrial hemp, which are covered under provisions of the states veterinary practice act applicable to diagnosing, prescribing, or administering a drug for prevention or treatment of an animals condition.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved only one cannabis-derived drug and three synthetic cannabis-related drugs, all for use in human medicine. No other cannabis, cannabis-derived, or cannabidiol product currently available is approved by the agency.

We certainly recognize the potential opportunities that cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledge the significant interest in these possibilities, said symposium speaker Randall Gnatt, a senior regulatory counsel in the Office of Surveillance and Compliance in the FDAs Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Were also aware that some companies are marketing products in ways that violate the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and then may put the health and safety of people and animals at risk, he explained. The agency is committed to protecting the public health while also taking steps to improve the efficiency of regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of appropriate cannabis-derived products.

Gnatt said the FDA is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of CBD and related products with a focus on educating the public about these products, informing the agencys regulatory considerations of these products, and taking action when necessary to protect public health.

We understand theres high demand with consumers seeking out these novel products for a variety of perceived health-related or other reasons. But as the agency has stated before, we are concerned that some people wrongly think that the myriad of CBD products on the market have been evaluated by FDA and determined to be safe, which, as Gnatt explained, isnt the case.

Other than the approved human prescription drug, we know little about the potential effects of sustained or cumulative long-term use of CBD, Gnatt continued. We dont know about coadministration with other medicines or risks to vulnerable human and animal populations. This doesnt mean that we know CBD is categorically unsafe under all circumstances, but given the gaps in our current knowledge and the known risks that have been identified, were not at a point where we can conclude that CBD products are safe for use.

Little is known about the effects of cannabis and CBD on various nonhuman animal species, particularly with regard to the accumulation of residues in the edible tissues of food-producing animals. There is a great need for more rigorous scientific research into both safety and potential therapeutic uses of cannabis-derived products for animals, Gnatt said.

Conflicting federal and state laws either prohibiting or sanctioning medical marijuana or hemp-derived CBD can put veterinarians in a difficult spot. Clients are able to get these products right down the street or through the internet, and theyre looking for advice from their veterinarian, said Jim Penrod, executive director of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.

Penrod spoke during the cannabis symposium about the varying views among U.S. veterinary licensing boards about the issue. Marijuana was illegal for decades, he explained, adding that the drug was difficult to study given its classification as a Schedule 1 substance. When California legalized medical marijuana in 2006, the state let the genie out of the bottle, as it were, with the decriminalization process quickly outpacing the research.

Because things are progressing so quickly and decisions are being made so quickly Im not going to give you the answers today. Im not going to tell you that, Yes, its fine for you to go talk about cannabis, or Its fine for you to dispense. I dont have those answers, Penrod said.

In 2019, the AAVSB surveyed state veterinary licensing boards about whether it is legal for a veterinarian to discuss cannabis with a client. Penrod said the association recently contacted those boards to determine whether they were still comfortable with the answers they gave in the 2019 survey, and several changed their answers.

Responses varied from one extreme to the other. Six states said veterinarians could lose their license if they even talk about cannabis, four said veterinarians need to adhere to federal law, seven said state boards cant even provide legal advice, seven said they have no formal opinion on the matter, two said veterinarians could talk about cannabis but only if the client starts the conversation, 18 responded that veterinarians could discuss cannabis but could not prescribe or dispense it, and four said veterinarians could discuss the topic.

The position of the AAVSB is that veterinarians should be able to discuss CBD with a client to ensure animal and public protection. That just makes sense, Penrod said. If a client comes in and says, Im going to use CBD on an animal, you should be able to talk to them about it, to warn them about some of the side effects, to watch out for those, to make sure that theyre purchasing a product thats been analyzed and it doesnt contain things like pesticides.

The AAVSB has created a task force to create guidance documents for regulatory boards concerning the issue of cannabis. Because things are changing so quickly, if we drafted regulations or practice law language, it could be out of date as soon as we published it. Guidance is a little more flexible, Penrod said.

Dr. Trina Hazzah is regularly questioned about cannabis use even though there are no cannabis products approved for therapeutic use in animals.

That is, clients frequently ask Dr. Hazzah, a veterinary oncologist working in Los Angeles whose area of interest is complementary and alternative medicine, about incorporating cannabis into their pets treatment protocols.

Dr. Hazzah, a founder and the co-president of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, offered her perspective on the therapeutic use of cannabis-derived products as part of the AVMA Cannabis Symposium.

As Dr. Hazzah explained, cannabis is primarily used with animals as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-anxiety, or anti-neoplastic. Prior to considering a cannabis product, the patient must first be evaluated to confirm that the animal has a potentially cannabis-responsive condition.

Does the patient have any contraindications or comorbidities that may prevent you from starting cannabis? Are there any potential drug interactions that you should be aware of? Dr. Hazzah asked. The next step is to evaluate the actual product as well as the product safety.

She cited a 2015 study that evaluated 75 edible cannabis products available in various California cities and found that just 7% of the products were accurately labeled for the cannabinoid content. In a follow-up session, Jack Henion, PhD, professor emeritus of toxicology at Cornell University, also conveyed results of a similar study where 12 of 13 animal products had greater THC levels than Canadas acceptable limits.

Its really, really important that clients do their due diligence and ask for a certificate of analysis, said Dr. Hazzah, who discourages clients from treating pets with cannabis products marketed for human illness.

You want to walk them through finding companies that are transparent, that have good customer service, that have up-to-date COAa certificate of analysisconfirming that the product is free of contaminants and that is very specific on what is in the product, she said.

Talk to clients about potential adverse effects and what signs to look for in pets, Dr. Hazzah added.

And then, lastly, you should set really clear expectations with a client, making sure that they know that cannabis is not necessarily a wonder drug, Dr. Hazzah explained.

Dr. Dharati Szymanski, an assistant director in the AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health and organizer of the summit, summarized the event thus: Our members hear varying perspectives from cannabis manufacturers, their state boards, regulatory agencies, colleagues, and, of course, clients. Sometimes it is difficult to see where these perspectives might intersect or how far apart they sit. Practitioners want to have confidence in the safety and efficacy of products. However, when the marketplace has outpaced the evaluation of products, veterinarians need to understand the potential benefits as well as risks surrounding these products for their patients and the liability risks for themselves. There has been much progress in bridging these gaps, but we need more work in areas of research, quality control, and FDA evaluation for veterinarians to have general confidence in available products.

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A lot has been said about CBD pet products and their capacity to tame anxiety and other stressors that pets experience. Anecdotal evidence indicates that many pet owners are happy with the cannabis products theyve used on their pets, stating they put their pets at ease when theyre exposed to stressors like fireworks and separation anxiety. Pet owners feel a sense of comfort when using these products, since there are little to no side effects associated with them.

A cannabis symposium hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)last month delved into the topic of veterinary cannabis, with different experts discussing its pros and cons.

We certainly recognize the potential opportunities that cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledge the significant interest in these possibilities, said Randall Gnatt, a senior regulatory counsel in the Office of Surveillance and Compliance in the FDAs Center for Veterinary Medicine.

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Were also aware that some companies are marketing products in ways that violate the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and then may put the health and safety of people and animals at risk.

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While Gnatt made it clear that CBD is a promising compound for both humans and animals, he also expressed the FDAs concern regarding it, particularly in the way in which the cannabinoid has been advertised by dozens of companies. Other than the approved human prescription drug, we know little about the potential effects of sustained or cumulative long-term use of CBD, he said.

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We dont know about coadministration with other medicines or risks to vulnerable human and animal populations. This doesnt mean that we know CBD is categorically unsafe under all circumstances, but given the gaps in our current knowledge and the known risks that have been identified, were not at a point where we can conclude that CBD products are safe for use.

CBD and cannabis remain largely unregulated. While significant steps have been made over the years to validate the medicinal claims of cannabis, much work needs to be done in order to get a full picture of the plant, especially if were giving it to animals who have no say on the matter and who might be better off visiting their veterinarian.

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Backyard poultry and small-scale livestock agriculture are a growing trend in the U.S., even in large cities such as Seattle, Portland, Denver and San Francisco. Residents raising backyard poultry and livestock do so for a variety of reasons such as access to locally sourced food, companionship and sustainability. But how often do these owners seek veterinary care in these urban and peri-urban areas (UPAs)?

A Western Regional team of collaborators, including UC Davis researchers, conducted a survey of veterinary practitioners to better assess their engagement with owners of these animals. They received responses from 880 veterinarians in California, Colorado, Washington and Oregon. Most respondents reported working in companion animal only or companion animal predominant practices. Although most of the veterinarians perceived an increase in backyard poultry and livestock in their practice areas, few were actively treating such animals primarily because of a lack of facilities, interest or experience.

Their findings, published in theJuly 15th issue of theJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, indicate an increasing demand for veterinary services for poultry and livestock in peri-urban areas, and a need for ongoing continuing education of practitioners, as well as the animal owners.

This segment of agriculture has been largely overlooked by the veterinary community in North America, said Dr. Alda Pires, University of California cooperative extension specialist in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and co-principal investigator in the study. Due to the potential for public health issues and the spread of zoonotic disease, veterinary professionals need increased training and better awareness of the health and welfare of these animals.

Dr. Ragan Adams, veterinary extension specialist at Colorado State University and a co-principal investigator emphasized that the animal owners also need better awareness of the importance of regular veterinary care and a willingness to pay for that medical expertise.

Many of these owners are unfamiliar with the responsibilities and challenges of owning poultry and/or livestock, Adams said. County Extension personnel can teach the new animal owners as they have taught youth in 4-H programs for more than 100 years. With enhanced knowledge about animal husbandry, the new owners will understand the importance of seeking veterinary services when their animals show signs of illness.

Disease spread from these peri-urban areas can spell disaster for other animals. For example, the 2015 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, traced to backyard poultry flocks, had severe economic and trade consequences for the commercial poultry industry. Recent outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease in California also posed significant threats to commercial poultry flocks and the agricultural economy.

The health and welfare of animals in UPAs are of concern because their owners often lack the knowledge or expertise regarding safe handling and animal husbandry, said Dr.DaleMoore, Washington State University Veterinary Medicine Extension specialist and co-investigator.

A previous surveyfound that the owners want more access to livestock and poultry medicine. This follow-up survey highlights the need for veterinarians, along with extension specialists to work with small-scale poultry owners to improve biosecurity measures, better detect disease and mitigate potential future outbreaks.

The original study ideas for these surveys came from Washington State University Veterinary Medicine Extension (Drs. Dale Moore and Amos Peterson) as part of Petersons Masters Thesis project. The project was then extended to Veterinary Medicine Extension in California (Drs. Pires, Jerome Baron and Beatriz Martinez-Lopez), and at Colorado State University (Dr. Ragan Adams). Extension educators at Oregon State University and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association helped with contacts in their states.

The increase in popularity of backyard and peri-urban agriculture provides both challenges and opportunities for veterinarians. Providing veterinary service to owners of backyard poultry and livestock, who often view their animals as pets rather than production animals, requires a different approach and some different skills than providing veterinary service to owners of conventional or commercial livestock operations.

Study authors suggest a new model of practice might be envisioned for urban and peri-urban poultry and livestock clientele to ensure the health and welfare of their animals, and to safeguard public health. Specific opportunities for the veterinary profession are to identify local or regional veterinary service needs for these owners, become equipped to address exotic or zoonotic disease detection and husbandry questions, and provide medical care as well as food safety advice.

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Global Veterinary Medicine Marketexpected to reach around US$ XX Bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.

The MMR report includes various segments as well as an analysis of the trends and growth factors that are playing a substantial role in the market. These factors the market dynamics involve the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. Such as, The rise in the occurrence of contagious diseases among animals is driving the market for veterinary drugs. Animals also play a crucial role in research and development in studying drug therapy by performing preclinical trials in animals to develop advance drug and cost-effective veterinary drugs. Moreover, increasing awareness towards livestock and to cure zoonotic and chronic disease drives the market, rapid urbanization and an increase in per capita income drive the market growth.

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However, the discovery of complex diseases and various infections in humans from animals through the consumption of animal products such as bird flu, bird flu, rabies, coronova virus, and others and not giving street animals appropriately treatment restraints the market growth.

The report study has analyzed revenue impact of covid-19 pandemic on the sales revenue of market leaders, market followers and disrupters in the report and same is reflected in our analysis.

Opportunities:

Growing research and development investment to develop more effective drugs Rising meat consumption across the globe and animal-derived product like ghee, milk, butter give a better opportunity.

Global Veterinary Medicine Market: Market Segmentation:

The report covers the brief analytical segments of the veterinary medicine market thereby providing a wider view at the macro as well as micro levels. By route of administration, parenteral is dominating the veterinary medicine market and valued around US$ XX Bn in 2019. Parenteral administration is more preferred over other as it gives rapid onset of action, The better bioavailability, and reliable dosage and it gives fast therapeutic effect with rapid onset of action as it overcomes the first-pass metabolism whereas, several adverse reactions and painful delivery and discomfort are the drawbacks and hinder the growth.

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Pharmacies & drug stores segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Because of the requirement and urgency in clinical for targeted medicines and to protect from zoonotic diseases and livestock animals.

Global Veterinary medicine market: Regional analysis

North Americas Veterinary medicine market was valued at US$ XX million in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of US$ XX million by 2027, with a CAGR of XX%. The major factors which are driving the growth of the Veterinary medicine market in the regions as it provides good animal welfare policies and its spend huge expenditure on research in veterinary medicine market especially the U.S and Canada. Since, North America is the developed region it consists of advance veterinary hospital and the large healthcare players and hence, take part in growing the economics of the market.

Europe is considered the second most promising market after North America in the Advancement of new techniques and growing healthcare agencies the European market is undertaken by Germany and Frances and so, drives the European market.

Recent Development:

In June 2018, Merck entered into a business with Vinovo B.V a division of Viscon Hatchery Automation. This has aided the company increase its portfolio of poultry vaccines.

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global Veterinary Medicine Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that includes market leaders, followers and new entrants. PORTER, SVOR, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers.

The report also helps in understanding Global Veterinary Medicine Market dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments and project the Global Veterinary Medicine Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by Application, price, financial position, Product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Global Veterinary Medicine Market make the report investors guide.Scope of the Global Veterinary Medicine Market:

Global Veterinary Medicine Market, By Product

DrugsAnti-infectivesAnti-inflammatoryParasiticides VaccinesInactivated VaccinesAttenuated VaccinesRecombinant Vaccines Medicated Feed AdditivesAmino acidsAntibioticsGlobal Veterinary Medicine Market, By Route of Administration

Oral Parenteral TopicalGlobal Veterinary Medicine Market, By Application

Companion Animals Livestock AnimalsGlobal Veterinary Medicine Market, By End-User

Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Clinics Pharmacies & Drug StoresGlobal Veterinary Medicine Market, By Region

North America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa Latin AmericaGlobal Veterinary Medicine Market, key Players

Agrovet Market Animal Health American Veterinary Clinic Animalcare BASF India Ltd Belfarmacom Bimeda Biotex Plus Ltd Boehringer Ingelheim Gmbh Brouwer Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd Cargill India Pvt. Ltd Ceva Chemo Argentina Koninklijke DSM N.V Mars Merck & Co. Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Sauvet Selecta Syntec The British Veterinary Center UCBVET Vetanco Veterinarski Zavod Subotica Vetmedica Wageningen Bioveterinary Research Wilbur-Ellis Zoetis

MAJOR TOC OF THE REPORT

Chapter One: Veterinary Medicine Market Overview

Chapter Two: Manufacturers Profiles

Chapter Three: Global Veterinary Medicine Market Competition, by Players

Chapter Four: Global Veterinary Medicine Market Size by Regions

Chapter Five: North America Veterinary Medicine Revenue by Countries

Chapter Six: Europe Veterinary Medicine Revenue by Countries

Chapter Seven: Asia-Pacific Veterinary Medicine Revenue by Countries

Chapter Eight: South America Veterinary Medicine Revenue by Countries

Chapter Nine: Middle East and Africa Revenue Veterinary Medicine by Countries

Chapter Ten: Global Veterinary Medicine Market Segment by Type

Chapter Eleven: Global Veterinary Medicine Market Segment by Application

Chapter Twelve: Global Veterinary Medicine Market Size Forecast (2019-2026)

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Gucci, one of 4,000+ pet heroes treated at a PetCure Oncology cancer care center

West Islip, NY, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced radiation therapy for pets with cancer will soon be available in Long Island, New York following the announcement of a new collaboration between PetCure Oncology and the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI) on Tuesday.

The new service is already accepting referrals from local veterinarians with an opening date less than two weeks away on October 5. Those interested in more information or the advice of a board-certified veterinary radiation oncologist can call 833-PET-HERO, a toll-free number dedicated to supporting pets with cancer and the families who love them.

Located in central Long Island in West Islip, VMCLI is the islands leading veterinary specialty practice and 24/7 emergency center. The addition of radiation oncology, combined with VMCLIs current oncology offerings, provides pet owners in Long Island with access to comprehensive cancer care all under one roof at VMCLI - a first for the island.

We are really proud to bring this level of cancer care to pets in Long Island, said Dr. Robert Composto, DVM, Co-Founder and Director of VMCLI. We are committed to both learning and providing cutting-edge veterinary medicine. Adding radiation oncology and partnering with PetCure keeps VMCLI at the forefront of cancer treatment for pets.

The program will be overseen by Dr. Rick Chetney, a New York native and one of nine board-certified radiation oncologists in the PetCure Oncology national network.

PetCure Oncology is a national brand that develops and manages radiation therapy centers featuring stereotactic radiation (SRS/SRT), the most advanced form of radiation therapy available. Already a proven care option for human cancer patients, SRS/SRT has become increasingly common in the treatment of pets with cancer. PetCure Oncology has supported this process by increasing access to SRS/SRT for pet owners, facilitating innovative clinical trials, and sharing data and research results from over 4,000 treatments to improve the impact of this therapy on survival times and quality of life.

At the most recent meeting of the Veterinary Cancer Society, PetCure Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neal Mauldin presented preliminary outcomes data that suggested SRS/SRT delivered with PetCure-developed treatment protocols is leading to better survival outcomes than other treatment options for at least nine specific tumor types. The list includes some of the most common types of pet cancer, most notably brain tumors, nasal tumors, osteosarcoma, mast cell tumors and melanoma.

Its great news that so many of our pets are still alive and thriving, so the data is still maturing, explained Dr. Mauldin, whose board certifications include radiation oncology, medical oncology and internal medicine. But objective analysis of the preliminary data at this point suggests that stereotactic radiation can be considered a standard of care for the treatment of many tumor types - much like it already is in human cancer treatment.

About PetCure Oncology: PetCure Oncology LLC is a marketing and management services company affiliated with PetCure Radiation Oncology Specialists (PROS), a veterinary healthcare provider with nine board-certified radiation oncologists that have treated more than 4,000 pets with cancer since 2015. Supporting eight treatment centers across the country and counting, PetCure also facilitates innovative telehealth services for both veterinarians and pet owners. For more information, contact a PetCure Pet Advocate at 833-PET-HERO.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Did you know that Drew Brees is a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine? A pet professor that is, or rather pet professors.

The legendary football player is represented in the college in the form of two dogs, a Terrier mix named Drew and an Australian Shepherd border mix named Brees. Brees is owned by Dr. Ellen Lowery, director of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, while Drew is owned by Dr. Jim Weisman, assistant dean for student affairs.

As far as the name Drew goes, its basically my admiration for Drew Brees. Im a Boilermaker through and through, Dr. Weisman says. Drew is about nine-years-old and Dr. Weisman describes him as a very self-sustained dog. He enjoys playing fetch by himself by dropping a ball down a flight of stairs and bringing it back up to the top. Dr. Weisman says, for a dog, Drew is rather organized. He has his own toy box that he gets his things out of at the beginning of the day, but always brings them back and puts them away at the end of the day.

As for Brees, Dr. Lowery says, Im not the biggest football fan, but I have so much respect for Drew Brees. She says that Brees is about five-years-old and has a calm demeanor overall, but also is not afraid to act like a watchdog when she needs to. Dr. Lowery explains that when theyre home, She keeps all of the squirrels and chipmunks in line. When Brees is off-duty from her watchdog role, she enjoys being a greeter in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students may find her in a hallway between classes always happy to be petted. Dr. Lowery says that students and staff love having Brees as a local mascot for the college.

Both of these dogs are involved in the colleges Pet Professor program. Animals in the program are often the pets of staff and faculty and provide a way for students to learn the foundations of conducting physical examinations and giving vaccinations to domestic pets as well as practicing ultrasounds and minor physical therapy techniques. Animals like Drew and Brees get a free examination while students get fun friends to play with and learn from, and who wouldnt want a teammate like Drew Brees!

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As a second-generation veterinarian, Michael Blackwell, director of the Program for Pet Health Equity in the University of Tennessee, Knoxvilles College of Social Work, has witnessed the American publics behavior toward companion animals shift to treating them not just as pets but as family members.

With two-thirds of American households having nonhuman family members, the need for affordable veterinary care is more important than ever. With the 2008 recession, Blackwell saw firsthand a surge of families struggling to pay for services, specifically veterinary care, and he recognized the need to improve access to this care. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the number of families needing support.

We have tens of millions of individuals called pets embedded in communities across the country, and they dont have adequate access to care, Blackwell stated. That threatens not only the familys health but the communitys health and the nations well-being.

In 2017, Blackwell began leading an interdisciplinary team at UT composed of members from the College of Social Work, the Haslam College of Business, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Public Health in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences to establish the program, which works to connect underserved individuals with veterinary service providers. In 2018 it received $2.8 million from Maddies Fund to research and develop AlignCare.

Were putting in place a system that will be in part a safety net but also a structured approach so we can more efficiently and effectively reach underserved families, Blackwell said.

As the programs director, Blackwell works with consultants and volunteers across the country to coordinate and reiterate its vision.

My vision is one day, any family that needs to see a doctor, whether its the human or the nonhuman member, will be able to see a doctor and get needed care, Blackwell said.

Blackwell integrates UT graduate students in business, public health, and social work into the program, providing eye-opening exposure to the differences between veterinary medicine and the health care industry and to the economic impacts of delivering health care.

In regard to his students, Blackwell said, Theyve come to appreciate how connected things are in this world. Students are regularly appreciating the humananimal bond, and the organizations providing family support services need to change their programs to see the holistic family.

Currently the program is operating in four citiesKnoxville; Asheville, North Carolina; Phoenix, Arizona; and Long Island, New York. These cities had interested partners who were on board and ready to start building this program within the communities.

Recently UT received $600,000 from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to expand these services to Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. Other U.S. communities will be added as funding permits.

Blackwell attributes much of the programs success to its past and current team members as well as the many partners, consultants, and volunteers who have stepped up.

The people who need assistance in our country are actually our neighborsand they are primarily the working poor, who, ironically, work in service industries, Blackwell said. As a nation we are fortunate we still have so many compassionate people in our midst.

Blackwell is the 2020 recipient of the Avanzino Leadership Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to the humananimal bond.

To learn more about the Program for Pet Health Equity, visit pphe.utk.edu.

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Heather Peters (heatherpeters@utk.edu)

Diane Carr Tolhurst (dcarr9@utk.edu)

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