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New and Noteworthy

PETA Has Entered The Chat

As the World Series kicked off this week between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves, PETA announced that they would like to see the area where pitchers warm up before entering the game renamed from the 'bullpen'.

The animal advocacy group says that the term 'bullpen' refers to the area in a bull's pen where they "are held before they are slaughtered." While there is

no definitive origin

of the term, it's seems likely that the term is a reference to holding fans in a cordoned off area, just as the pitchers are held now.

Did it work?

While the the reaction across the baseball world was mixed, it's possible that PETA might get their wish. Although baseball is notoriously slow to innovate and accept positive social change it would appear players, managers and fans have taken a shine to PETA's proposed replacement:

The Arm Barn.

Our take...

Naming convention in baseball is certainly not without issue, but this isn't the fight we want to see. We'd like to some action in removing racist team names like that of the Atlanta Braves (and their signature fan chant:

The Tomahawk Chop

). Now is as good a time as any to start the conversation, as the eyes of the baseball world are focused on the World Series.

US Congressional candidate form Texas Dan Squire holds a sign stating "The chop is racist" during the ninth inning of Game One of the World Series.

Some good news:

• Banfield Foundation And IDEXX Foundation are fundinga new scholarship program designed to support Native American Tribal members interested in a career in veterinary medicine.

• Veterinary applications increase by 5.5% The AAVMC reported a record 10,834 applicants seeking enrolment in veterinary programs in 2022. While this alone won't solve the staff shortage at your clinic - it's a good sign.

• A new study from the University of Guelph found thatpets of people experiencing homelessness are as well taken care of as any other animals.

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