policy
Aquatic veterinary practice in U.S. waters outside state jurisdiction
Licensed, federally accredited veterinarians must be used in aquaculture systems within U.S. waters outside of state jurisdiction. Criteria for…
JAVMA news
AVMA announces winners of Animal Law Writing Contest
The AVMA has announced the winners of the inaugural Animal Law Writing Contest, a program designed to encourage law students to discuss
blog
FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
policy
Ownership and/or possession and appropriate disposition of wild and exotic pet species or their hybrids
The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…
JAVMA news
Vaccination, neutering, insurance may affect prescribing practices
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom may be less likely to prescribe systemic antimicrobials for ill pets that are vaccinated, neutered, or insured,…
policy
Acclimation certificates/statements
Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with requirements of…
blog
Grants available to support rural veterinary practice
Applications are due April 16, 2021, for a federal grant program that provides funds to support rural veterinary services and relieve veterinarian…
policy
Veterinarians practicing aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians in the U.S. care for animals and protect public health, diagnosing disease, performing surgery, evaluating and…
Animal travel and transport
Understand the regulations that apply when transporting different kinds of animals across state or national borders.
policy
Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
blog
Year in review: 2023’s most-read blog posts
The blog topics that most drew interest from veterinary professionals this year included canine respiratory disease, mentorship, xylazine, and much…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
Honeybees 101 for veterinarians
With the VFD rule and changes in FDA policy on antimicrobials, honeybees fall into veterinarians' purview, and you may be called on to treat them.
policy
Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
blog
Veterinarian-sponsored dog importation bill introduced in Congress
This week, the Healthy Dog Importation Act was introduced in Congress to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
blog
Chart of the Month: Pet owners prefer veterinarian-led care
Recent AVMA research indicates that pet owners would not welcome creation of a “midlevel” veterinary position functioning between the credentialed…
blog
Helping veterinarians play an active role in combating antimicrobial resistance
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Across our profession, whether at a veterinary conference or educational seminar or in a JAVMA article, we’ve all…
AVMA news
States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six
A herd of dairy cattle in Ohio has been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), increasing the number of states with dairy operations…
Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this…
JAVMA news
No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
JAVMA news
Once more around the track
Racetrack-led coalition created to address horse racing deaths, safety concerns
AVMA news
From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…