Government

Veterinary practices brace for financial uncertainty of higher tariffs, other economic factors

June 17, 2025

Habitat protections for endangered species in doubt from proposed rule change

June 3, 2025

Virginia latest state to tackle large animal veterinarian shortage

June 2, 2025

Feds approve drugs treating canine osteosarcoma, ornamental fish parasites

May 21, 2025

APHIS halts live animal imports across US southern border again due to screwworm

May 19, 2025

FDA approves gene-editing tech creating PRRS-resistant pigs

May 6, 2025

APHIS awards $15.3M to fight livestock diseases

May 1, 2025

USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm

April 21, 2025

USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza

April 18, 2025

APHIS further postpones Horse Protection Act changes

April 16, 2025

Educational loan repayment plans in flux after court ruling

April 10, 2025

Veterinarians among those cut in extensive layoffs at HHS

April 4, 2025

AVMA advocacy evident in recently introduced legislation

April 3, 2025

Veterinary professional associate role moves ahead

March 17, 2025

USDA announces additional $1B toward H5N1 efforts

March 4, 2025

Indiana farm exhibitor who violated AWA plans to reopen without exotic animals

February 17, 2025

Texas lawyer to head agriculture department

February 14, 2025

US releases first national One Health framework

February 12, 2025

With screwworm protocols in place, US resuming livestock, equine imports from Mexico

February 11, 2025

FDA issues recall over potential burn risk with grounding pads

January 27, 2025

FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis

January 16, 2025

FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications

January 10, 2025

FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug

January 7, 2025

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

December 30, 2024

Drugs for treating atopic dermatitis in dogs, prevention of coccidiosis in poultry receive FDA approval

December 17, 2024

Elanco pays $15M to settle SEC securities antifraud charges

December 10, 2024

Covetrus settles for $1.1M over alleged opioid regulation failures

December 6, 2024

Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps

November 22, 2024

NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services

October 28, 2024

FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

October 23, 2024

AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office

October 8, 2024

FDA establishes research partnerships with four universities

October 7, 2024

USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef–surveillance programs as virus continues to spread

September 24, 2024

USDA tightening standards for meat, poultry labeling claims

September 24, 2024

Congress considers bill helping with costs of veterinary care, pet insurance

September 19, 2024

FDA ends partnership with feed organization, will handle review process internally

September 9, 2024

FDA reaffirms prescribing, VCPR requirements amid efforts to deviate from federal law

September 5, 2024

APHIS receives funding to address multi-state rabies outbreaks

August 28, 2024

NIOSH develops wellbeing guide to address health care worker burnout

August 27, 2024

FDA approves first generic drug for hyperthyroidism in cats

August 6, 2024

APHIS seeks equine professionals for inspector roles

July 31, 2024

FDA guidance seeks to assure effectiveness of canine heartworm products

July 29, 2024

CDC announces changes to US canine import requirements

July 24, 2024

Envigo pleads guilty to neglecting dogs, faces $35M fine

July 24, 2024

Emergency aid available for HPAI-related milk losses

July 15, 2024

Delegates updated on HPAI response

June 24, 2024

APHIS awards $22M to detect, combat animal diseases

June 12, 2024

Government prepares to ease federal restrictions on marijuana

June 5, 2024

Veterinarians advised to watch for drug-resistant ringworm infections

May 28, 2024

FDA allows compounded FIP drug in certain cases

May 23, 2024

APHIS finalizes rule requiring electronic ID tags for certain cattle, bison

May 22, 2024

USDA’s loan repayment program pays out $9M in 2023

May 20, 2024

Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return

May 10, 2024

APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring

May 3, 2024

Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine

April 30, 2024

FTC to ban most noncompete agreements

April 26, 2024

APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

April 17, 2024

Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows

April 2, 2024

Bill seeks extension for new small business reporting requirement

March 29, 2024

FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention

March 20, 2024

Education Department issues loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, extends recertification deadline

March 13, 2024

Covetrus to pay $23M in fines for misbranded drugs

March 5, 2024

HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana

February 28, 2024

FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection

February 19, 2024

Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill

February 15, 2024

FDA CVM lays out innovation plan for new animal, veterinary products

February 7, 2024

Facing shortage, FDA CVM allows temporary imports of non-FDA approved drug for cattle

February 2, 2024

FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals

December 20, 2023

AVMA fellow places with Minnesota congresswoman

November 14, 2023

VCPR requirements fuel state legislative activity

November 2, 2023

FDA creates guidance on informed consent for companion animal studies

November 1, 2023

APHIS focuses on recruiting veterinarians in leadership realignment

October 30, 2023

FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings

October 24, 2023

USDA proposes updates to strengthen Horse Protection Act

October 19, 2023

CDC’s One Health framework progresses as One Health Day nears

October 16, 2023

Department of Labor proposes extending overtime protections for more salaried workers

October 4, 2023

USDA awards $56M to support research on SARS-CoV-2 in animals

October 3, 2023

NIFA, LifeStock partner to promote federal programs addressing veterinary shortages

September 25, 2023

Companies' cultivated chicken cells obtain regulatory approval

September 6, 2023

Claims about meat, poultry products come under greater USDA scrutiny

August 30, 2023

Education Department issues account adjustments for federal student loan borrowers

August 21, 2023

A research facility ahead of its time

August 15, 2023

Lawmakers form first-ever Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus

August 10, 2023

USDA funds antimicrobial resistance dashboard research

August 2, 2023

House Committee advances AVMA-backed xylazine language

July 21, 2023

Supreme Court upholds California sow housing law

July 5, 2023

Educational debt repayment program awards $9M in 2022

June 27, 2023

Midwest Veterinary Supply sentenced to one year probation, pays $11M for misbranded drugs

June 21, 2023

USDA, DHS celebrate opening of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

June 5, 2023

Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

May 25, 2023

Canine osteoarthritis drug, Lyme disease bacteria vaccine receive approvals

May 22, 2023

Canine parvovirus treatment receives conditional approval

May 10, 2023

FDA approves anemia drug for cats with chronic kidney disease

May 9, 2023

USDA starts highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine trials

May 1, 2023

Generic drugs for treating inflammation, vomiting, parasites receive FDA approval

April 27, 2023

AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws

April 25, 2023

USDA tracking bird flu spillover events in mammals

April 24, 2023

EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products

April 20, 2023

Illicit xylazine, fentanyl combination decreed ‘emerging threat’

April 12, 2023

USDA announces $15.8M in funding for disease preparedness, response

April 11, 2023

USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act

April 6, 2023

AVMA testifies in support of improving new animal drug review efficiency

April 3, 2023

New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices

March 22, 2023

New law clarifies alternatives to animal testing for safety, efficacy of drugs

March 21, 2023

FDA concludes first premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells

March 9, 2023

Applications now open for federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program

March 6, 2023

Unlawful xylazine receives more scrutiny to prevent inclusion in illegal drugs

March 1, 2023

FDA: Congress, not rule-making, likely route for CBD availability

March 1, 2023

FDA approves generic drugs for use in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets

February 28, 2023

FDA issues guidance on preventing drug carryover during manufacturing of animal food

February 15, 2023

USDA proposed rulemaking to strengthen regulations for handling wild, exotic animals

February 14, 2023

Federal grant program accepting applications

February 8, 2023

Until more science is available, FDA will end public updates on potential link between certain diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy

February 7, 2023

USDA proposes requiring electronic identification for certain cattle, bison

January 31, 2023

FDA approves generic doramectin topical solution for cattle

January 25, 2023

Honeybee vaccine receives conditional license from USDA

January 24, 2023

Congress approves development of national One Health coordination plan, other veterinary funding priorities

January 11, 2023

USDA developing new tools to identify SARS-CoV-2 in wild, domestic animals

January 5, 2023

Veterinarian confirmed as undersecretary for food safety

January 4, 2023

FDA approves first injectable pentosan for osteoarthritis in horses

December 26, 2022

FDA to resume enforcement of all federal VCPR requirements for veterinary telemedicine

December 21, 2022

FDA approves oral treatment for cats with diabetes

December 19, 2022

FDA issues guidance on effectiveness of new heartworm preventives

December 13, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court hears challenge to sow housing law

November 22, 2022

Veterinarian wins Nebraska governor’s race

November 21, 2022

Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing

November 14, 2022

APHIS funds CWD control, management programs

October 27, 2022

From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians

October 12, 2022

FDA warns that topical drug for humans can be deadly to pets

September 28, 2022

FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances

September 26, 2022

More options expected for treating rare conditions in dogs and cats

September 21, 2022

USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services

September 14, 2022

Colorado veterinary technicians to be regulated in 2023

September 13, 2022

Biden administration cancels some student debt, extends loan pause to year-end

August 25, 2022

Bureau of Land Management report details factors in 146 wild horse deaths

August 1, 2022

World Bank announces fund for pandemic prevention, preparedness, response

July 27, 2022

$24M in grants to support SARS-CoV-2 studies

July 6, 2022

New animal disease reporting rules may arrive this year

July 5, 2022

Drug gains conditional approval to delay congestive heart failure in dogs

June 28, 2022

APHIS hosting video workshop on drug resistance

June 27, 2022

New York state appeals court rejects legal personhood for elephant

June 17, 2022

FDA issues warnings over CBD for animals

June 14, 2022

APHIS marks 50th anniversary

June 6, 2022

Happy the elephant is latest test case for animal rights group

June 1, 2022

Veterinarians press lawmakers on rural veterinary shortages, dog importation

May 4, 2022

Federal loan repayment programs to see improvements

May 2, 2022

Combination drug approved as canine sedative

April 18, 2022

Millions allocated for federal veterinary programs

April 6, 2022

Genetically modified cattle may be sold for food in U.S.

March 21, 2022

Applications open for grants to support food animal veterinary medicine

March 7, 2022