Breaking
No dire shortage of veterinarians anticipated in coming years
Colorado VMA – September 5-8, 2024
AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats
AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association
Education council schedules site visits – October 2024
AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant
AAALAC International goes above and beyond for research livestock
American Veterinary Medical History Society – July 26, 2024
In Memory – September 26, 2024
Radiology database provides thousands of nontraditional species’ images
USDA tightening standards for meat, poultry labeling claims
More AVMA News
No dire shortage of veterinarians anticipated in coming years
Education council schedules site visits – October 2024
AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant
New listings in AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry – September 2024
AVMA resources available for National Preparedness Month
Scholarship opportunities for students available through AVMF
AVMF maintains support for veterinary relief in Ukraine
SAVMA HOD updates duty hours guidelines
AVMF’s REACH charitable care program provides nearly $650,000 to help pets, clients
AVMA updates antimicrobial policies
House elects committee, council members and names liaison
Practice
AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats
AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant
AVMA releases expanded humane slaughter guidelines
Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position
AVMA resources available for National Preparedness Month
Breaking into beehive medicine
Ensuring the quality of high-volume spay-neuter
Microbiome diversity predicts risk of disease in young racehorses
AAEP updates internal parasite control guidelines
Providing culturally responsive end-of-life care for pets
FDA approves first generic drug for hyperthyroidism in cats
Community
Colorado VMA – September 5-8, 2024
AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association
In Memory – September 26, 2024
American Veterinary Dental College – June 7-13, 2024
American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology – May and June, 2024
Weeklong celebration honors veterinary technicians
In Memory – September 12, 2024
American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – July 8, 2024
American Board of Veterinary Toxicology – June 24, 2024
Scholars symposium combines veterinary student research, professional development
In Memory – August 29, 2024
American Association of Industry Veterinarians – June 23, 2024
Issues
USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef–surveillance programs as virus continues to spread
USDA tightening standards for meat, poultry labeling claims
Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position
FDA ends partnership with feed organization, will handle review process internally
New network helps trafficked animals receive care, find safety
FDA reaffirms prescribing, VCPR requirements amid efforts to deviate from federal law
Colorado ballot measure calls for nonveterinarians to diagnose, do surgery
APHIS receives funding to address multi-state rabies outbreaks
Federal court blocks FTC final rule on noncompete agreements
‘Staggering disease’ discovered in Colorado mountain lion
FDA confirms safety of Purina pet foods
Government
USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef–surveillance programs as virus continues to spread
Congress considers bill helping with costs of veterinary care, pet insurance
FDA ends partnership with feed organization, will handle review process internally
FDA reaffirms prescribing, VCPR requirements amid efforts to deviate from federal law
APHIS receives funding to address multi-state rabies outbreaks
NIOSH develops wellbeing guide to address health care worker burnout
FDA approves first generic drug for hyperthyroidism in cats
APHIS seeks equine professionals for inspector roles
FDA guidance seeks to assure effectiveness of canine heartworm products
CDC announces changes to US canine import requirements
Envigo pleads guilty to neglecting dogs, faces $35M fine
Events
Ensuring the quality of high-volume spay-neuter
Providing culturally responsive end-of-life care for pets
Johnson emphasizes hard work as the foundation for his success, on and off the court
Move over Dr. Google, hello ChatGPT
Difference, not disability: Supporting neurodivergent veterinary team members
Veterinarians recognized for public service, international work
Unsung Heroes awards give veterinary staff members credit they deserve
Using ethical frameworks in emergency care
Facility dogs provide mental, physical health benefits to humans
AVMA acknowledges four veterinary scientists with research awards
Student, intern, resident authors win JAVMA, AJVR awards
AVMA News archive
Most-read stories
Congress considers bill helping with costs of veterinary care, pet insurance
Government prepares to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
FDA reaffirms prescribing, VCPR requirements amid efforts to deviate from federal law
Colorado ballot measure calls for nonveterinarians to diagnose, do surgery
Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
Alert: CLARO (florfenicol, terbinafine, mometasone furoate), Otic Solution for use in dogs only
Alert: Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats and Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
Alert: ANSWERS Beef and Chicken Dog Foods
Alert: Atovaquone Oral Suspension
Alert: Ronidazole, for veterinary compounding use only
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
FTC Chair Lina Khan to address AVMA's annual Business and Economic Forum
Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating
AVMA to host first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Summit
On Check the Chip Day, the AVMA stresses importance of up-to-date microchip registration
American Veterinary Medical Association elects new volunteer leaders for 2024-2025 term
