A new article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) asks if U.S. veterinary technician programs are measuring up to standards and Dr. Ernie Ward discusses the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI); the Michigan State Senate votes to eliminate breed-specific legislation (BSL) statewide; a new study evaluates canine artificial intelligence (A.I.) and may bring us one step closer to realistic robot dogs.

Are Vet Tech Schools Good Enough, Michigan May Ban BSL, Dog A.I. Study

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This week veterinarian Dr Ernie Ward reviews a recent published study from Nigeria on Human-Cat Relationships and the current state of cat ownership and attitudes toward cats in this African nation. A new study is published evaluating feasibility of using sorghum as an ingredient in dry dog foods, and Dr Ward shares his thoughts on the announcement that Lilly is divesting from Elanco and the upcoming limited IPO.

Nigerian Cat Study:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ikechukwu_Igbokwe/publication/326493579_The_Human-Cat_Relationship_MythsSuperstitions_and_its_Consequences_on_Cat_Ownership_in_Maiduguri_Northeastern_Nigeria/links/5b50f92545851507a7b1f10b/The-Human-Cat-Relationship-Myths-Superstitions-and-its-Consequences-on-Cat-Ownership-in-Maiduguri-Northeastern-Nigeria.pdf

Elanco IPO, Nigerian Human-Cat Relationships, Sorghum Dog Food

At this year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual conference, the Board of Directors and Future Leaders Group unanimously approved our Global Pet Obesity Position Statement declaring: 1) uniform definition of canine and feline obesity, 2) universal Body Condition Score (BCS) system, and 3) obesity as a disease.

AVMA BOD & Future Leaders Approve Global Pet Obesity Position Statement!

On June 25, 2018, the US FDA announced approval for the first CBD drug to treat epilepsy in humans. What does this mean for veterinarians and pets? Read the FDA announcement here: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm611046.htm

FDA APPROVES FIRST CBD DRUG! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR VETERINARIANS?

Is the traditional pet boarding facility or kennel doomed? I think so, and I believe technology created by Rover.com and Wag.com (and others) will not only lead to the extinction of many boarding kennels, but potentially provide better care for more pets. But that's not all; I believe it's only a matter of time before these companies take on the veterinary profession. Check out my thoughts...

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IS THIS THE END OF BOARDING KENNELS? ROVER & WAG.COM TAKE ON THE PET INDUSTRY

Amazon acquired the innovative pharmacy company PillPack today for an estimated $1 billion. How will this impact veterinarians, veterinary drug distributors, online pharmacies, and pets?

Are Vet Tech Schools Good Enough, Michigan May Ban BSL, Dog A.I. Study

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