Breaking
New animal food ingredient review process touts ‘twice as fast’ scientific evaluation
Virginia VMA – February 20-22, 2025
US pet insurance industry surpasses $4.7B in 2024
Career-focused offerings at AVMA Convention have something for everyone
Amazon, Tractor Supply now offering online pet pharmacies
Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 18-21, 2025
In Memory – June 5, 2025
FDA phasing out animal testing in preclinical safety studies
Habitat protections for endangered species in doubt from proposed rule change
New data points to growing opportunities in feline veterinary care
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 3–4, 2025
More AVMA News
Two proposed veterinary specialties under consideration: Acupuncture, embryo transfer
McClure promoted to AVMA executive position
Virtual contest challenges participants’ animal welfare assessment skills
Large animal internship guidelines emphasize mentorship, supervision, outcomes
Mexican veterinary school withdrawing from COE accreditation
Veterinary college accreditor creates distance education policies
AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2025
SAVMA president envisions students working for students
SAVMA Symposium draws 700 veterinary students to California
AVMA advocacy evident in recently introduced legislation
Education council schedules site visits – April 2025
Practice
Feds approve drugs treating canine osteosarcoma, ornamental fish parasites
Annual CAPC pet parasite forecast predicts continuing spread across US
Survey results highlight pet owner price sensitivity for veterinary services
Veterinary technicians highlight title protection, role definition, low salary as key issues
USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm
Updated anesthesia-monitoring guidelines balance high-tech tools, practicality
Industry resources keep practices nimble during shaky economy
Hill’s releases inaugural global cat report amid push to focus on felines
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
Study identifies possible treatment for cats with elevated potassium levels due to urinary obstructions
Specialty, primary veterinarians navigate evolving relationship as demand continues to grow
Community
Virginia VMA – February 20-22, 2025
In Memory – June 5, 2025
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 3–4, 2025
Industry coalition recruiting veterinary practice leaders to participate in engagement survey
American Association of Equine Practitioners – December 7-11, 2024
In Memory – May 22, 2025
Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2024
Oregon VMA – March 7-9, 2025
In Memory – May 8, 2025
Las Vegas veterinarian found dead after animal cruelty investigation
American College of Veterinary Radiology – 2024
Ohio VMA – February 20-22, 2025
Issues
New animal food ingredient review process touts ‘twice as fast’ scientific evaluation
Amazon, Tractor Supply now offering online pet pharmacies
New data points to growing opportunities in feline veterinary care
Feline avian influenza cases spark concerns
Annual CAPC pet parasite forecast predicts continuing spread across US
USEF hosts summit to address best standards of care for performance horses
Mass honey bee collapse may compromise US agriculture
Survey results highlight pet owner price sensitivity for veterinary services
Proposed class action by veterinary interns brought against veterinary schools, hospitals alleging antitrust conspiracy
Veterinary college accreditor creates distance education policies
USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza
Government
FDA phasing out animal testing in preclinical safety studies
Habitat protections for endangered species in doubt from proposed rule change
Virginia latest state to tackle large animal veterinarian shortage
Feds approve drugs treating canine osteosarcoma, ornamental fish parasites
FDA approves gene-editing tech creating PRRS-resistant pigs
APHIS awards $15.3M to fight livestock diseases
USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm
USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza
APHIS further postpones Horse Protection Act changes
Educational loan repayment plans in flux after court ruling
Veterinarians among those cut in extensive layoffs at HHS
Events
Career-focused offerings at AVMA Convention have something for everyone
WVA’s Global One Health Summit highlights veterinarians’ contributions to global food security
Military dog team, whose story inspired a movie, to open AVMA Convention 2025
Beyond museums and monuments
10 DC restaurants you can’t miss
AVMA recaps 2024, celebrates record membership growth
Money Talks
Unpacking the science behind resiliency, wellbeing
Psychologists offer strategies for de-escalating violence in the veterinary clinic
Diversity is about becoming our best selves, speaker says
Microaggressions, over time, leave a mark
AVMA News archive
Most-read stories
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
AVMA applauds renewed congressional effort to strengthen dog importation standards
AVMA names Dr. Carlo Siracusa recipient of 2025 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Dr. Kate Hurley receives 2025 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
Dr. Temple Grandin receives prestigious 2025 AVMA Humane Award
AVMA spotlights benefits, responsibilities of pet ownership during National Pet Week 2025
