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