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Anesthetized dog

‘There are only safe anesthetists’

Speakers at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 discussed how to improve safety for cats and dogs undergoing anesthesia. Speakers at the A...

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Fruit bat

US-led $100M project to study, reduce zoonotic disease threats

Disease experts from Africa, Asia, and the U.S. will collaborate on a five-year project to understand and reduce zoonotic disease risks in global hot spots.
Biologist analyzing a water sample

Federal antimicrobial resistance program expanding into animal, environmental health

Federal health agencies plan to expand drug resistance testing and analysis to include pathogens in pet food, livestock feed, and surface waters.
“Improving Access to Vet Care” presentation slide

Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty

The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare, and access to veterinary care.
Feral pigs

Urgency to defuse the ‘feral swine bomb’ of wild pigs

Feral pigs are a destructive and dangerous invasive species in 38 states costing the United State an estimated $1.5 billion annually in damages and control costs. And the problem is getting worse.
Workplace team

AVMA to launch certificate program promoting inclusive workplaces

The Brave Space Certificate Program, set to launch by the end of the year, is a part of several recent AVMA-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Cattle

Project supports food animal veterinarians in Texas, New Mexico

Texas A&M University AgriLife faculty members are laying the groundwork for a network of rural veterinarians to provide education and assistance to make rural veterinary practices sustainable in Texas and New Mexico at a time when food animal veterinarians are in short supply.

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Veterinarian candidates fare well in federal, state elections

Pet foods recalled for possible excess aflatoxin

Accrediting body working on emergency conditions policy

Report details Wildlife Services’ handling of nuisance animals

AVMF steps up support for vets and pets

In Short

Teaching, research awards conferred

American Association of Bovine Practitioners

American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists

Alabama VMA

World Small Animal Veterinary Association

Obituaries

Correction

The article “One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to paying veterinarians” in the Nov. 15, 2020, issue of JAVMA News, mistakenly gave the title of Veterinary Practice Today for the publication Today’s Veterinary Business.

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