Recent news and analysis on Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary news covering pet care demand, clinic chains, drug approvals for animals, and veterinary labor.

• "This hornbill got a 3D-printed beak, and it started using it the very same day"

  The article reports on a veterinary milestone at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, where a southern ground hornbill successfully received 3D-printed prosthetic beaks. Experts suggest this world-first procedure marks a significant development in veterinary medicine, as the bird began using the implants immediately after surgery.

• "People in Shipley keep cutting off my horse's medical muzzle"

  A horse owner reports that individuals have repeatedly cut off her horse's medical muzzle, endangering his health due to laminitis. The article highlights the British Horse Society's confirmation that such muzzles are vital for managing grazing and preventing life-threatening hoof pain, urging public education on their necessity.