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Artificial intelligence & veterinary medicine

More than a century ago, the automobile ushered in a new age that fundamentally remade the practice of veterinary medicine. Will artifi...

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Dr. William Draper with canine patient

Veterinarians talk racial discrimination

George Floyd’s death and the ensuing demonstrations against police brutality and inequality set off conversations about racial discrimination worldwide. Veterinary medicine, too, is having discussions about what it means to truly promote diversity and inclusion.
Map: Outbreaks of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 - Source: USDA APHIS

Virus killing rabbits in Western U.S.

A viral disease that kills wild and domesticated rabbits is spreading in the Western U.S. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 affects the European rabbits raised as pets or farmed and at least some wild rabbits and hares native to North America.
Traveler holding a suitcase and a crated dog

Bill aims to improve dog importation process

Legislation recently introduced by the three veterinarians in Congress would give new tools and authority to the federal government to monitor and safeguard the health of dogs being imported into the U.S.
Dr. Michelle Meyer, Caden, Linden, and Declan

Juggling kids and work during a pandemic

Veterinary professionals are among the millions of working parents figuring out how to handle these trying times with their children. Four found a few minutes to share their stories with JAVMA News.
Animal Haven team returns from rescuing animals

Animal shelters brace for surrenders

Financial challenges for pet owners may cause an increase in relinquishments to animal shelters. Leaders in the industry are preparing by expanding community engagement and services and implementing other proactive measures.
Clinic staff members bring pets into Queens Animal Health

Veterinarians maintain safeguards as states ease restrictions

As local governments relaxed their stay-at-home orders, veterinarians adjusted their practices but kept added protections to prevent disease spread.

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COVID-19 infection confirmed in dog, cats

Brakke study finds pandemic making impact on pet care

Pet owners switch to online buying during pandemic

Researchers focus on COVID-19 virus in animals

Dutch officials indicate it is ‘plausible’ that minks may have infected humans with COVID-19 virus

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Correction

The article “Arce poised to make history this summer” in the July 1, 2020, issue of JAVMA News gave the incorrect veterinary organization in Dr. José Arce’s response to, “What skills and qualifications do you bring to the office?” Dr. Arce was talking about his nearly 20 years of service in the AVMA House of Delegates.

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