News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus what the new normal could look like

Although some states are slowly reopening, we know things are still far from normal. To help you stay in the know, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest news about the pandemic and the veterinary industry.

View the video below for this week's top veterinary headlines:

• Veterinary practice management consultant Bash Halow says practices will face several major challenges in the coming months, including running a business during a recession, staff concerns about infection, cash-strapped clients cautious about spending, and persistent callouts and other HR issues.
• Merck Animal Health has reached an agreement with Virbac to acquire the U.S. rights to Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum Chews.
• The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Makenzie Peterson, MSc, as its first director for wellbeing.