Sneak peek: FDA approves gene-editing technology to create PRRS resistance in pigs, and other news

Happy Monday dvm360 readers, and a happy belated Mother’s Day to all of the veterinary professionals who are moms! On Mother’s Day, Christine Mundy, BS, CVT, shared how her career as a veterinary technician prepared her to become a mother.

Also this weekend, dvm360 launched Vet Watch. Hosted by Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, his first episode interviews Alice M. Jeromin, RPh, DVM, DACVD, to discuss the tips and pitfalls of veterinary dermatology in the age of isoxazolines.

While you listen to the latest Vet Watch and check out Mundy’s article, here is other content you will be able to find this week on dvm360.com:

• The FDA approved using gene-editing technology that can create pigs resistant to the highly contagious, and costly, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. This approval is among the first for gene-editing livestock in the United States after years of extensive research and collaborations
• During an interview with dvm360, DJ Haeussler Jr, DVM, MS, DACVO, gives an inside scoop into his upcoming lectures at Fetch Nashville on May 30-31, 2025, including handling canine ophthalmic emergencies and retina and optic nerve diseases in dogs and cats.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Christopher Pinard, DVM, DSVc, DACVIM (Oncology) joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about artificial intelligence for veterinary professionals, and why remaining informed matters.
• Antech recently announced that it is expanding its vector-borne disease portfolio with enhanced Accuplex, a reference lab canine vector-borne disease screening test which now detects 7 pathogen as well as an enhanced vector-borne disease PCR profile.
• In a Q&A with dvm360, PetSmart Charities shares more on its PetSmart Charities-Gallup State of Pet Care Study: Pet Parents’ Assessment of American Veterinary Care and how the veterinary professional can address the growing changes in veterinary care becoming more unaffordable and inaccessible for clients.
• And more!