This week on dvm360.com: Merck Animal Health and The Foundation of the Horse renew scholarship, and other veterinary news

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While you prepare for your next dvm360® conference, here is what you can find this week on dvm360.com:

• Within the last few years, French Bulldogs and other short-nosed have become more and more popular. To help prepare pet owners who want these dogs, Nationwide announced diseases linked to these breeds and tips to keep them healthy and happy.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, to hear the top 5 things she refers clients to an animal behaviorist for.
• Merck Animal Health announced it has renewed its scholarship to support equine veterinary students through The Foundation of the Horse, giving $5000 to 5 veterinary students who intend to pursue a career in equine practice.
• The National Veterinary Association (NVA) announced the formation of 2 businesses, the NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health with NVA CEO Greg Hartman will assume the role of Chairman of the combined businesses.
• In an interview with dvm360®, Bob Murtaugh, DVM, MS, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) presidential candidate, joined Christman to hear more about his platform and what he wants the future of the AVMA to look like.
• And more!