policy
Use of animals in precollege education
The AVMA encourages the use of alternatives to live animals for precollege classroom instruction.
JAVMA news
Scary smart
We eat, study, and enjoy looking at octopuses. They are masters of camouflage and escape artists.
JAVMA news
Kocan honored for tick-borne disease research
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
JAVMA news
Colorado State University, USDA train dogs to sniff out bird flu
Colorado State University and the National Wildlife Research Center are collaborating on a project to train a team of dogs to detect avian influenza…
JAVMA news
Research, veterinary student scholarships offered by AVMF
Applications for the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program are now being accepted through Dec. 31.
policy
Support for the collection of antimicrobial use data for antimicrobial stewardship
Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial stewardship is successful only when all partners involved…
AVMA news
In Memory – Sept. 15, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Sept. 15, 2022
JAVMA news
Apply now for school, summer research scholarships
The application period is open for two beneficial programs for veterinary students.
JAVMA news
Cyanobacteria identified as killer of bald eagles
A new species of toxic blue-green algae has been identified as the cause of a neurologic disease that has been killing bald eagles and other animals…
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
AVMA news
In Memory – Feb. 16, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Feb. 16, 2023
JAVMA news
Novel poxvirus discovered in sea otters
An examination of unusual lesions on two sea otter pups has led researchers to identify a previously unknown poxvirus.
blog
New webinar explores careers in veterinary industry
Have you ever considered a career in veterinary industry? A new on-demand webinar on AVMA Axon explores career opportunities in this field.
JAVMA news
Human activity likely caused deadly infections in marine mammals
Fungal infections that have killed porpoises and dolphins in the Pacific Northwest may be linked to nearby human activities such as construction and…
JAVMA news
Researchers look for IBDV–avian flu link
A million-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping a coalition of international researchers better understand how infectious…
AVMA news
In Memory – August 3, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 3, 2023.
JAVMA news
1985 - 1995
The scientific section of JAVMA underwent a complete makeover toward the end of this decade, truly transforming its look.
AVMA news
In Memory – February 1, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 1, 2024
JAVMA news
A one-health solution to the toxic algae problem
Cyanobacteria were ancient when our ancestors were taking their first tentative steps millions of years ago.