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Put spectrum of care to work

How do you turn spectrum of care from concept to daily practice? JAVMA's latest supplement delivers research, case examples, and skills you can use right away. Read now.

Help review AVMA's euthanasia guidelines

The AVMA Panel on Euthanasia is seeking members for working groups that will review and recommend updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. Applications are due January 16, 2026, and work begins in the spring. Learn more.

Drugs authorized for screwworm in cattle, cats, dogs

The Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved a new topical drug to prevent and treat cattle fever ticks and New World screwworm (NWS) in cattle, and granted emergency use authorization for drugs to treat NWS in cats and dogs. AVMA's webpage on NWS covers what veterinarians need to know about this emerging threat.

Pet Dental Health Month

National Pet Dental Health Month

February 1-28

A pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian.

Combating avian influenza

H5N1 has been found in cattle, cats, people, and other mammals, as well as poultry and wild birds. The impact on poultry and cats is severe. Here’s what you need to know.

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Become a mentor—Get a mentor

MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects new veterinary graduates with trained mentors, free of charge. The connection can transform both partners. Apply now to become a mentor or mentee.

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Explore the Journey for Teams

Journey for Teams provides everyone in the veterinary community a path to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Take the journey individually or as a team. There's even an opportunity to earn CE credit.

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Know the rules: Compliance webinars keep you up to date

A growing catalog of compliance CE on AVMA Axon® helps you meet regulations on topics from controlled substances to workplace safety. These courses also may aid in meeting CE requirements mandated by state licensing boards.

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Wildlife likely spread H5N1 to Wisconsin dairy herd

The recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (type A H5N1) resulted from a new transmission distinct from earlier outbreaks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Counter vaccine hesitancy with new AVMA resource

A new AVMA webpage offers practical tips and techniques to address client concerns about vaccine recommendations and help owners appreciate the importance of vaccination.

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