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The Bird Bath

Welcome to The Bird Bath, a weekly news podcast. Join our host, Ryan Leech, as he highlights the latest news and trends in the evolving world of pet health. Stay tuned!
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Episodes

LMU vs. AVMA, New TAMU Dean and Chair, Nevada Vet School, and Nutrition

Last week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Education Galore Lincoln Memorial Sues the AVMA New dean at Texas A&M Royal Canin funds new endowment New vet school in Nevada Partners Group expands animal health portfolio Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack

Jun 24, 202512 minEp. 102

Bond Bails, Innovative Funding, $175M for Gx, The Farmer’s Dog Resident

Third week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Bond Vet hits some snags WSAVA released Wellness Principles Open Door guides on Heartworm Innovative Pet Labs lands Seed round Felix Pharma gets $175M The Farmer’s Dog invests in Education Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack WSAVA - Principles of Wellness Open Door School - A Spectrum of Care Approach to Canine Heartworm Disease Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Internships and Residencies...

Jun 17, 202512 minEp. 101

Harvard, Hill’s, OkState, Chewy and LMU, Mars’ Patient Safety, Lifetime Cost of Care

First week of June, what’d you miss in vet med? Hill’s launches Microbiome Portal with Harvard Oklahoma State OK’s $250M for new hospital Chewy pledges $1M to LMU Mars studies patient safety events A call for more independence Synchrony reports on Lifetime Costs of Pets Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Frontiers - Making the case for a resurgent U.S. independent veterinary practice segment: a SWOT analysis The One Health Microbiome Resource AVMA Journals - Patient safety events cause harm a...

Jun 03, 202515 minEp. 99

Puppy Mill Bans, Target Brands, and New Locations

Last week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? Multiple bills to ban puppy mills Target Reintroduces pet brand Petfolk’s 11th new location for 2025 CityVet’s 59th location Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack

May 27, 202510 minEp. 98

Mars and Stress, New Specialities, Intern Class Action, and a Busy Week

Third week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? Mars and Calm put numbers to our pet love Researchers warn against stressing your dog Acupuncture and Embryo Transfer seek Specialty Designation Interns’ lawsuit surrounding Matching A look back on a busy week Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - American Board of Veterinary Specialties NOMV - Race Around the World...

May 20, 202516 minEp. 97

MOVES Moves, HCM, Rover Spree, Purina Grants, and NOMV

First week of May, what’d you miss in vet med? MOVES launches Franchise Model Feline HCM ready to go down Rover’s next acquisition Purina 2026 Grants NOMV Race Around the World Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack NOMV - Race Around the World HCM - The HALT Study...

May 06, 202513 minEp. 95

Pumpkin, Patterson, VIC on AI, Events

Last week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Florida passes Pet Insurance Bill Pumpkin launches instant payments Veterinary Innovation Council on AI Patterson complete sale CVS Group divests crematorium business Events Galore Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VIC – What Do Veterinary Professionals Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence in 2025? Flourish Academy Masterclasses Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation – Shaping the Future of Animal Health in the USA College o...

Apr 29, 202518 minEp. 94

Pets = Happy, Loyal enrolls 1000th dog, NE looking for vets

Third week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Research shows pets bring £70k of satisfaction Loyal’s trials hit new milestone Nebraska seeking rural DVMs Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack The Value of Pets: The Quantifiable Impact of Pets on Life Satisfaction

Apr 15, 202512 minEp. 92

Thrive’s $350M, Evette’s first DVM, Banfield Covers Tuition

First week of April, what’d you miss in vet med? Thrive brings in $350M Banfield covers final year Tuition Evette brings on a DVM IVP looks at $2M more Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Ready, Vet, Go Mentorship Program

Apr 01, 202515 minEp. 90

ACVR on AI, Hill’s Leadership, JustFoodForDogs, and Emerging Companies

Last week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? ACVR and ECVDI release their findings on AI Hill’s New Veterinary Leadership JustFoodForDogs on your shelf Apply for KC Animal Health Corridor Pitch Contest Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging position statement on artificial intelligence KC Animal Health Corridor - 2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application...

Mar 25, 202514 minEp. 89

Instinct Standards, $200M Growth Capital, Small Door COO, and More

Second week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? Instinct launches Standards of Care LoneTree’s $200M Small Door’s first COO Roch Dog funding Update on Pets at Home Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Roch Dog - Find The World's Best Dog Friendly Hotels

Mar 11, 202511 minEp. 87

ER Ups and Downs, PetSmart Scholarship, Funding, and AI Verified

Last week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Green Bay’s ER Desert Veritas Veterinary Partners’ Expansion VetVerifi Closes Seed Round PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AI Survey Peer Reviewed See you in Vegas! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AVMA Publications - Familiarity with artificial intelligence drives optimism and adoption among veterinary professionals: 2024 survey...

Feb 25, 202516 minEp. 85

Good News Edition! blendVET, ASPCA, Women Leaders, myBalto and More

Third week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? blendVET goes International ASPCA’s outlet for veterinary voices Feather in Her Cap Winners myBalto Madness Mars saves Earth Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack blendVET - Let's Build the Next Generation of Vet Med — Together. blendVET x Jacksonville 2025 Pathway Event Volunteer Registration Form blendVET Pathway Event Volunteer Registration Form Join the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare Policy March Veterin...

Feb 18, 202514 minEp. 84

Quarterly Report$, Bird Flu Update, Animal Supply Company Layoffs

Second week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Big Q4 and 2024 for Animal Health Growth for Hills, IDEXX, Phibro, Merck and more Global Bird Flu Updates Animal Supply Company Woes The Big Game! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack

Feb 11, 202513 minEp. 83

VCA Closures, Prices in Europe, PE CEO

First week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? VCA shuttering Urgent Cares VetnCare brings in new CEO Italian consolidation Update on UK prices Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack

Feb 04, 202511 minEp. 82

Live at VMX 2025!

End of January, what’d you miss in vet med? Live at VMX! REVAMP Launch The Bridge Club ICON PetSmart Charities Leadership Forum Consolidation news Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack REVAMP VIC - Welcome to the Access to Care Resource Hub AAHA - Resource Center...

Jan 28, 202516 minEp. 81

$300M with CUBEX, Serenity Now, Mixlab Acquistions, and VMX

Fourth week of January, what’d you miss in vet med? Mashura, CUBEX parent co., bringing in $300M Serenity Vet offers a new relief Mixlab ramps their lab portfolio FDA and CBD Catch me at VMX! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Use of Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol, in Veterinary Practice; Request for Information...

Jan 21, 202517 minEp. 80

Mars goes to India, AI Advancements, TAMU Fighting Aging, Tax Rules

Third week of January, what’d you miss in vet med? AI hits Animal Health Drug Creation Texas A&M pursues Rapamycin for aging Mars invests in India Tax Laws in Spain, and US counterparts Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Dog Aging Project 2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application...

Jan 14, 202512 minEp. 79

Special with Vet Life Reimagined

First week of January, what’d you miss in vet med? A special episode with Vet Life Reimagined Dive into what 2025 has in store Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack What's Coming in Vet Med 2025? Industry Leaders Share Their Predictions | Part 1 Vet Life Reimagined

Jan 07, 202513 minEp. 78

What YOU listened to in 2024!

End of 2024, what’d you miss in vet med? The Bird Bath is Worldwide Stories you couldn’t get enough of Our top trends Happy New Year! Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack

Dec 31, 202412 minEp. 77

Hill’s Brings Cheer to Shelters, Bird Flu Update, and Santa’s Herd

Happy Holidays, what’d you miss in vet med? Hill’s rolls out “Welcome Home” Adoption Campaign California and National Bird Flu Updates Happy news for Santa’s Reindeer Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack 2025 Welcome Home Participating Shelters...

Dec 24, 20247 minEp. 76

Patterson for $4.1B, TVC Merck’d, VCA/Antech One Health

Third week of December, what’d you miss in vet med? Patterson Agrees to $4.1B Acquistion Merck cuts off TVC VCA/Antech Publish One Health Framework Update on NY Puppymill Ban Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VCA Voice - Six Step Framework for Companion Animal Public Health Collaboration...

Dec 17, 202413 minEp. 75

Purina Donations, Owners’ Age Impact, Wearables in Telemed

Second week of December, what’d you miss in vet med? Purina donates $4.5M Study links Age of Owners to Food Preference AI-Wearable Partnership for Telemedicine Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack AVMA - Dog and owner demographics impact dietary choices in Dog Aging Project cohort Today's Veterinary Business - What a Year It Was...

Dec 10, 202410 minEp. 74

Cambridge Troubles, Big Fat Dogs, and NY Fights Puppy Mills

Kicking of December, what’d you miss in vet med? IAMS puts Fat Dogs in Chicago NY ban on Puppy Mills is Set Cambridge Vet School fails Accreditation Midlevel Pracitioner Webinar Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack The Bird Bath Healthy Weight Dog Hub University of Cambridge 2024 Report...

Dec 03, 202411 minEp. 73
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