Breaking
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – October 23-26, 2024
In Memory – December 5, 2024
Diversity is about becoming our best selves, speaker says
Feline Veterinary Medical Association – September 26-29, 2024
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Rural veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine
Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps
Microaggressions, over time, leave a mark
In Memory – November 21, 2024
25 years of fighting antimicrobial resistance: AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials leads the way
Increasing practice profitability requires benchmarking, defining core values
More AVMA News
25 years of fighting antimicrobial resistance: AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials leads the way
Nominations open for 2025 AVMA Excellence awards
Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue
AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office
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 releases expanded humane slaughter guidelines
AVMA resources available for National Preparedness Month
Scholarship opportunities for students available through AVMF
Practice
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
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
Community
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – October 23-26, 2024
In Memory – December 5, 2024
Feline Veterinary Medical Association – September 26-29, 2024
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Rural veterinary medicine
Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps
In Memory – November 21, 2024
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 24-26, 2024
Iowa VMA – September 26-27, 2024
In Memory – November 7, 2024
Washington State VMA – September 27-29
New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process
In Memory – October 24, 2024
Issues
Filling the rural veterinarian gap
North Carolina still recovering from historic hurricane damage
Midlevel practitioner proposal secures enough votes in Colorado
Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling
FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle
How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate
UN prioritizes fight against antimicrobial resistance
AAALAC International goes above and beyond for research livestock
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
Government
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
USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef–surveillance programs as virus continues to spread
USDA tightening standards for meat, poultry labeling claims
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
Events
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
FTC chair addresses noncompete agreements, private equity investors
Veterinary profession can thrive with some reimagination
Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines
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Midlevel practitioner proposal secures enough votes in Colorado
Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling
Filling the rural veterinarian gap
Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine
Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
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Press releases
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
2024-2025 AVMA fellow to join congressional office
AVMA celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19)
FTC Chair Lina Khan to address AVMA's annual Business and Economic Forum