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…
Erin Casey, DVM
A Virginia native, Dr. Erin Casey is proud to represent her state as the District 2 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors.
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
Avian influenza
Avian influenza appears periodically all over the world, including in the United States.
Canine influenza: Veterinary resources
Review how to recognize, diagnose, and prevent canine influenza, a highly contagious infection caused by two specific influenza A viruses.
Canine influenza
Learn how canine influenza impacts pets, and how you can help prevent the virus from spreading.
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
Animal Waste Disposal
An inevitable component of veterinary medicine is disposing of the wastes (urine, feces, vomitus, etc.) generated by the animal patients.
What is the COE looking for in a college's SOPs?
Q: What are the essential aspects required in an SOP, such as controlled copies or authorizing signatures that the site visit team would look for…
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 2, Principles of accreditation