Sneak peek: NNSA and Texas A&M announce partnership to combat New World Screwworm, and other news

Did you know that besides our Vet Blast Podcast, dvm360 has recently launched 2 new podcast options for our listeners? Vet Watch, hosted by Christopher Lee, MPH, DACVPM, which features board-certified specialists and industry-change-makers to talk more on the world of veterinary preventative medicine, and The Resilient Vet, hosted by Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP. The Resilient Vet aims to help veterinary professionals build both physical and emotional resilience to help them thrive in veterinary medicine. You do not want to miss out on these new video podcasts, so tune into dvm360.com to see the latest from each.

Since you are on the website already, be on the lookout for these headlines coming out this week:

• A recent study published in One Health that was led by the University of Maryland demonstrated promising results for cats infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) that receive early care and treatment. The research highlights both the importance of rapid recognition of H5N1 and potential role of antiviral therapy to protect animal health.
• Ruby, a Labrador retriever from Phoenix, Arizona, recently was featured in Pet Poison Helpline’s Toxin Tails after she ingested almost an entire container of her owner's medicated cream for psoriasis, including the tube, and was rushed to the emergency room to treat her ingesting too much ruxolitnib.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Matthew W. Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CCAT, Fellow IAVRPT makes a guest appearance on our show to share more about pain management with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA.
• The US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and Texas A&M University announced a partnership to combat New World Screwworm after it has been found by the USDA less than 70 miles from the US border.
• Our newest addition of Clinic Center will be available this week! This latest installment will include the first and only 24/7 Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Facility in San Luis Obispo, California, the opening of South Florida’s referral only advanced imaging center for pets, and more.
• Merck Animal Health recently announced the results of a new study on PROTAZIL, a pelleted treatment for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis—a neurological disease in horses.
• And more!