Breaking
Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest
American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners – August 16, 2023
In Memory – December 7, 2023
From note taking to scheduling, technology can help veterinary practices in many ways
Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Economic headwinds could impact veterinary practices, says economic futurist
New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 11-14, 2023
Pascoe honored for leadership, mentorship, surgical skills
Facing economic uncertainty, clients delay veterinary visits
American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 19, 2023
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Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest
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Veterinary starting salaries rise in 2023, educational debt holds steady
Veterinarian salaries struggle to keep up with inflation
AVMA seeking leadership candidates, other volunteers
AVMF application deadlines approach for veteran, other scholarships
On the road with AVMA's vice president
Practice
Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits
FDA approves first animal drug for Giardia duodenalis, additional drugs for cows, swine
AAHA releases veterinary technician utilization guidelines
Putting the Positive Pet Care Guide into practice
AAHA publishes allergic skin disease guidelines for dogs, cats
ACVIM launches fellowship program to encourage discipline mastery
Urgent care clinics starting to enter veterinary profession
Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: What are the ethical and legal implications?
11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
A test case for remote work in veterinary practice
Community
American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners – August 16, 2023
In Memory – December 7, 2023
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 11-14, 2023
American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 19, 2023
In Memory – November 23, 2023
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – September 20-23, 2023
Zoetis confers teaching, research awards
American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 21-23
In Memory – November 9, 2023
Washington State VMA – September 22-24
In Memory – October 26, 2023
Iowa VMA – September 28-29, 2023
Issues
Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
Pet food recall linked to seven-state Salmonella outbreak
Veterinary hospital union, management ratify two-year contract
USDA proposes updates to strengthen Horse Protection Act
Done with Dog Daddy
Teach me how to TikTok
US veterinary colleges increase seats at accelerating rate
FDA proposes framework for collecting antimicrobial use data
AAFCO adopts consumer-friendly pet food labeling guidelines
Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles
Telehealth bill advances in California Senate
Government
AVMA fellow places with Minnesota congresswoman
VCPR requirements fuel state legislative activity
APHIS focuses on recruiting veterinarians in leadership realignment
FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings
USDA proposes updates to strengthen Horse Protection Act
CDC’s One Health framework progresses as One Health Day nears
Department of Labor proposes extending overtime protections for more salaried workers
USDA awards $56M to support research on SARS-CoV-2 in animals
NIFA, LifeStock partner to promote federal programs addressing veterinary shortages
Companies' cultivated chicken cells obtain regulatory approval
Claims about meat, poultry products come under greater USDA scrutiny
Events
From note taking to scheduling, technology can help veterinary practices in many ways
Economic headwinds could impact veterinary practices, says economic futurist
Lessons in ‘compassionomics’
Leading with lists: How systems boost practice efficiency
Increasing efficiency, salaries can help practices retain employees
Tips for team-based veterinary health care
Veterinary starting salaries rise in 2023, educational debt holds steady
Veterinarian salaries struggle to keep up with inflation
New equine practitioners’ salaries see big increase
FTC chair discusses veterinary trends at AVMA economic meeting
Thinking like a shark
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Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs
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Press releases
2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
2023-2024 AVMA fellow secures placement in congressional office
New AVMA research finds pet owners overwhelmingly prefer veterinarian-led care for their pets
FVE, CVMA and AVMA joint release: Animal welfare in the PMSG industry
AVMA applauds passage of legislation to enhance the review process of new and generic animal drugs