FDA Authorizes Emergency New World Screwworm Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized emergency use of Boehringer Ingelheim’s NexGard Chewables and NexGard Combo for the treatment of New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. The authorization comes as the parasitic fly spreads throughout Northern Mexico.
Healthy Dog Importation Act Included in New Farm Bill
The Pet Advocacy Network has announced support of the Healthy Dog Importation Act, which is included in the House Agriculture Committee’s newly released Farm Bill and aims to address gaps in dog importation standards. The Act would mandate proof of vaccination, parasite treatment, and negative test results before dogs are transported into the U.S.
AI Helps Relief Vets Negotiate Pay
Serenity Vet has released a new tool to help relief veterinarians set and negotiate their pay based on local market conditions, shift details, and booking likelihood. The feature allows relief veterinarians to see predictability scores and average costs for similar shifts in their area as they apply for jobs.
Otto Launches AI Business Insights Tool
Veterinary workflow platform Otto has launched OttoPilot, an AI tool that provides practices with specific and actionable business insights and recommendations. The tool surfaces clinic and industry trends, flags performance gaps, and recommends what to do next using data from the practice’s PIMS. OttoPilot is free for Otto customers.