Merck Animal Health has earned U.S. regulatory approval of Bravecto Quantum, an injectable drug administered once a year to treat and protect dogs from fleas and ticks. The company expects to release the preventive nationwide by August. Bravecto Quantum (fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension) is approved for use in more than 50 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Elanco Animal Health\u2019s TruCan Ultra CIV H3N2\/H3N8, a canine influenza vaccine. \u201cThis vaccine not only offers broad protection against canine influenza but also integrates seamlessly into our Tru Portfolio,\u201d said Elanco executive vice president Bobby Modi. The product is available for pre-order and will ship within 30 business days.<\/p>\n
Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition has promoted Yvonne Hsu to president, replacing John Hazlin, who is now the chief growth officer for parent company Colgate-Palmolive. Hsu most recently was president and general manager of Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition U.S. In other news, Hill\u2019s reported its donation of 20,000 pounds of pet food to shelter partners and veterinary clinics in flood-stricken Texas.<\/p>\n
Cubex has released Buddy, a wireless, cloud-connected inventory management device. \u201cBuddy is plug-and-play and installs in seconds,\u201d the company stated. \u201cOnce paired with the cloud-connected Smart Hub, it automatically tracks usage, updates stock levels and alerts staff when it\u2019s time to restock \u2014 no scanning, no spreadsheets and no guesswork.\u201d<\/p>\n
CoVet, an AI-powered clinical documentation assistant, is collaborating with Colorado State University\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. \u201cOver the next year, CoVet will provide comprehensive onboarding and support to ensure seamless integration with CSU Veterinary Health System\u2019s hospital electronic medical record systems,\u201d according to the company. \u201cIn turn, CSU will designate clinical champions and technical leads to evaluate platform performance, facilitate training logistics and assess the potential for long-term adoption.\u201d<\/p>\n
ScribbleVet, which makes an AI-powered veterinary scribe, has launched a strategic partnership with Hound, the developer of veterinary staff recruitment and retention software. \u201cScribbleVet\u2019s AI scribe technology will be added to Hound\u2019s suite of talent and engagement solutions, making it easier and more cost-effective for veterinarians to use ScribbleVet in whichever veterinary practice they are working,\u201d the companies announced in a joint statement.<\/p>\n