Breaking
AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
Virginia VMA – February 22-24, 2024
WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination
Events, sessions highlight profession’s diversity at AVMA Convention 2024
Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-23, 2024
In Memory – May 9, 2024
Q&A: AVMA vice president candidate sees position as an investment in profession’s future
Q&A: Bailey focusing on outside-the-box solutions to professions’ challenges
APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring
Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 12-13, 2024
More AVMA News
Q&A: AVMA vice president candidate sees position as an investment in profession’s future
Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty
Board makes committee appointments
AVMA task force to tackle specialist shortage in academia
Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee
AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2024
Education council schedules site visits – April 2024
AVMA, American Psychiatric Association leaders discuss mental health benefits of pets
SAVMA president leads with attitude of gratitude
Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation
Practice
AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination
Taste as a tool
USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six
AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
Goat in Minnesota tests positive for HPAI
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle
Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Community
Virginia VMA – February 22-24, 2024
In Memory – May 9, 2024
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 12-13, 2024
Veterinarian makes history as first woman to finish Barkley Marathons
In Memory – April 25, 2024
In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024
Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023
In Memory – April 11, 2024
American Association of Swine Veterinarians – February 24-27, 2024
American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 29-December 3, 2023
National Academies of Practice adds 25 new veterinary fellows, professional members
Issues
Diligent detective work leads to discovery of HPAI in dairy cattle
Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six
Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows
AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
Number of NAVLE test takers increase as overall scores decrease
More veterinary colleges in line for accreditation evaluations
Study: Fair pay, appreciation for work top factors in employee retention
Government
Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring
FTC to ban most noncompete agreements
APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement
Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows
Bill seeks extension for new small business reporting requirement
FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
Education Department issues loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, extends recertification deadline
Covetrus to pay $23M in fines for misbranded drugs
HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection
Events
Experience Austin to the fullest during AVMA Convention 2024
A guide to eating your way through Austin
Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence
Intentional, reciprocal communication: keys to effective leadership
AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
Navigating client, staff communication relies on active listening, letting things go
8 family-friendly activities in Austin for convention-goers
Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Compassion as a catalyst for change
Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
AVMA News archive
Most-read stories
New from the AVMA@Work blog
Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
Photo gallery
Press releases
AVMA names Dr. Zenithson Ng recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
AVMA names congressional fellow for 2024-2025
"Love is a 4-legged word": Celebrating the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
Winners announced for AVMA’s Spring Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
Dog-walking injuries rise but overall risk very low, review finds