Breaking
Landmark study sheds light on veterinary patient safety events
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unapproved CBD products
Health officials finding different illicit veterinary sedative in US drug supply
Association of Shelter Veterinarians – March 27, 2025
In Memory – June 19, 2025
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Shelter medicine
EIA outbreak kills 21 horses in Southwest US
New animal food ingredient review process touts ‘twice as fast’ scientific evaluation
Virginia VMA – February 20-22, 2025
US pet insurance industry surpasses $4.7B in 2024
Career-focused offerings at AVMA Convention have something for everyone
More AVMA News
Two proposed veterinary specialties under consideration: Acupuncture, embryo transfer
Two visions, one office
McClure promoted to AVMA executive position
Virtual contest challenges participants’ animal welfare assessment skills
Mexican veterinary school withdrawing from COE accreditation
Veterinary college accreditor creates distance education policies
AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2025
SAVMA president envisions students working for students
SAVMA Symposium draws 700 veterinary students to California
AVMA advocacy evident in recently introduced legislation
Education council schedules site visits – April 2025
Practice
Landmark study sheds light on veterinary patient safety events
FDA phasing out animal testing in preclinical safety studies
Annual CAPC pet parasite forecast predicts continuing spread across US
Survey results highlight pet owner price sensitivity for veterinary services
Veterinary technicians highlight title protection, role definition, low salary as key issues
USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm
Updated anesthesia-monitoring guidelines balance high-tech tools, practicality
Industry resources keep practices nimble during shaky economy
Hill’s releases inaugural global cat report amid push to focus on felines
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
Study identifies possible treatment for cats with elevated potassium levels due to urinary obstructions
Community
Association of Shelter Veterinarians – March 27, 2025
In Memory – June 19, 2025
Virginia VMA – February 20-22, 2025
Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 18-21, 2025
In Memory – June 5, 2025
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 3–4, 2025
Industry coalition recruiting veterinary practice leaders to participate in engagement survey
American Association of Equine Practitioners – December 7-11, 2024
In Memory – May 22, 2025
Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2024
Oregon VMA – March 7-9, 2025
In Memory – May 8, 2025
Issues
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unapproved CBD products
Health officials finding different illicit veterinary sedative in US drug supply
Veterinary practices brace for financial uncertainty of higher tariffs, other economic factors
New animal food ingredient review process touts ‘twice as fast’ scientific evaluation
Amazon, Tractor Supply now offering online pet pharmacies
Habitat protections for endangered species in doubt from proposed rule change
New data points to growing opportunities in feline veterinary care
Feline avian influenza cases spark concerns
Annual CAPC pet parasite forecast predicts continuing spread across US
USEF hosts summit to address best standards of care for performance horses
Mass honey bee collapse may compromise US agriculture
Government
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unapproved CBD products
Health officials finding different illicit veterinary sedative in US drug supply
Veterinary practices brace for financial uncertainty of higher tariffs, other economic factors
FDA phasing out animal testing in preclinical safety studies
Habitat protections for endangered species in doubt from proposed rule change
Feds approve drugs treating canine osteosarcoma, ornamental fish parasites
APHIS halts live animal imports across US southern border again due to screwworm
FDA approves gene-editing tech creating PRRS-resistant pigs
APHIS awards $15.3M to fight livestock diseases
USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm
USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza
Events
Career-focused offerings at AVMA Convention have something for everyone
WVA’s Global One Health Summit highlights veterinarians’ contributions to global food security
Beyond museums and monuments
10 DC restaurants you can’t miss
AVMA recaps 2024, celebrates record membership growth
DC boasts activities, from arboretum to zoo, for big and little kids
Money Talks
Unpacking the science behind resiliency, wellbeing
Psychologists offer strategies for de-escalating violence in the veterinary clinic
Diversity is about becoming our best selves, speaker says
Microaggressions, over time, leave a mark
AVMA News archive
Most-read stories
Veterinary practices brace for financial uncertainty of higher tariffs, other economic factors
EIA outbreak kills 21 horses in Southwest US
FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Shelter medicine
Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
AVMA applauds renewed congressional effort to strengthen dog importation standards
AVMA names Dr. Carlo Siracusa recipient of 2025 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Dr. Kate Hurley receives 2025 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
Dr. Temple Grandin receives prestigious 2025 AVMA Humane Award
AVMA spotlights benefits, responsibilities of pet ownership during National Pet Week 2025
