Breaking
Balancing technology and human touch key to business success in age of AI
Washington State VMA – September 27-29
Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue
NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services
Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership
New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process
In Memory – October 24, 2024
FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle
The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world
AVMA seeks new leadership candidates, other volunteers
American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 12-14
More AVMA News
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
AVMF maintains support for veterinary relief in Ukraine
SAVMA HOD updates duty hours guidelines
Practice
Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership
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
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
Community
Washington State VMA – September 27-29
In Memory – October 24, 2024
American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 12-14
AAVMC appoints Reid as new CEO
In Memory – October 10, 2024
Colorado VMA – September 5-8, 2024
AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical History Society – July 26, 2024
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
Issues
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
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
Government
NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services
FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle
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
FDA approves first generic drug for hyperthyroidism in cats
Events
Balancing technology and human touch key to business success in age of AI
Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue
FTC chair addresses noncompete agreements, private equity investors
Veterinary profession can thrive with some reimagination
Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines
Breaking into beehive medicine
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
AVMA News archive
Most-read stories
How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate
Colorado ballot measure calls for nonveterinarians to diagnose, do surgery
New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process
No dire shortage of veterinarians anticipated in coming years
Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines
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Recalls and alerts
Alert: Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Dog Treat - Chicken Chips
Alert: NutriQuest Lipinate Easy Add
Alert: CLARO (florfenicol, terbinafine, mometasone furoate), Otic Solution for use in dogs only
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
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
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
Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating