Breaking
Money Talks
Unpacking the science behind resiliency, wellbeing
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 2, 2024
In Memory – January 16, 2025
Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall
Granstrom retiring from AVMA
Balancing growth, quality as veterinary education landscape evolves
FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications
CVTEA announces policy changes, decisions
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians – November 14-17, 2024
How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?
More AVMA News
Balancing growth, quality as veterinary education landscape evolves
CVTEA announces policy changes, decisions
How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?
Honor roll members inducted – January 2025
Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force
Officer election changes, dues increase among proposals going before HOD
More than a contest, AWJAC inspires future leaders
Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills
AVMA adopts new policies on climate change, certificates of veterinary inspection
Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval
25 years of fighting antimicrobial resistance: AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials leads the way
Practice
FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis
Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Rural veterinary medicine
Filling the rural veterinarian gap
Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine
Walmart expands pet care services with new veterinary centers, telehealth service
Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership
Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts
AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats
AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant
Radiology database provides thousands of nontraditional species’ images
Community
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 2, 2024
In Memory – January 16, 2025
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians – November 14-17, 2024
American College of Veterinary Microbiologists – November 1-2, 2024
In Memory – January 2, 2025
American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 17, 2024
American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners – August 15, 2024
Zoetis confers teaching, research awards for 2024
In Memory – December 19, 2024
Massachusetts VMA – November 3, 2024
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – October 23-26, 2024
In Memory – December 5, 2024
Issues
How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?
FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug
Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training
Veterinary technician licensing about to get faster
Elanco pays $15M to settle SEC securities antifraud charges
Covetrus settles for $1.1M over alleged opioid regulation failures
Filling the rural veterinarian gap
25 years of fighting antimicrobial resistance: AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials leads the way
North Carolina still recovering from historic hurricane damage
Midlevel practitioner proposal secures enough votes in Colorado
Government
FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis
FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications
USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle
Drugs for treating atopic dermatitis in dogs, prevention of coccidiosis in poultry receive FDA approval
Elanco pays $15M to settle SEC securities antifraud charges
Covetrus settles for $1.1M over alleged opioid regulation failures
Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps
NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services
FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle
AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office
FDA establishes research partnerships with four universities
Events
Money Talks
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
Increasing practice profitability requires benchmarking, defining core values
‘Vet for a Day’ at Zoo Atlanta
Nourishing roots with Chef Brave Heart
Gap shrinks between new graduate, overall veterinary salaries
Balancing technology and human touch key to business success in age of AI
Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue
The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world
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Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall
FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug
FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications
Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
American Veterinary Medical Association partners with YM Careers to enhance job board services
AVMA: Santa’s reindeer pass annual veterinary exam, cleared for flight
2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
Existing veterinary colleges adequate to meet US companion animal veterinary demand until at least 2035, major new study published in JAVMA finds
New study sheds light on lily toxicity in cats; outpatient treatment may be viable option
