JAVMA news
Dogs may not talk, but their collars can
Activity trackers are wearable electronic devices containing sensors that detect movement.
JAVMA news
Few rabies cases remain in Americas
Louise Taylor, PhD, said the effort to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in humans in the Western Hemisphere has already saved thousands of lives.
JAVMA news
California shuts down nonveterinary teeth cleaning operation
A California court approved a settlement Oct. 16 ordering a nonveterinary teeth cleaning operation to pay $150,000 in restitution for the unlicensed…
JAVMA news
Market improving, but value of veterinary degree unclear
AVMA economists predict an improving market for veterinary services over the next several years.
photo gallery
Let's hear it for...
JAVMA News asked each student chapter of the AVMA and the associate organization in the Student AVMA House of Delegates (St. Matthew’s University…
JAVMA news
Out of the classroom and into the community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action program took place in eight communities this fall.
JAVMA news
Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
JAVMA news
All hydrocodone products now schedule II drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled all hydrocodone-containing products as schedule II drugs
JAVMA news
Affiliated groups meet in Denver
Forty-five allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 30 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this July…
JAVMA news
AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
JAVMA news
Future Leaders focus on career transitions, wellness
The AVMA Future Leaders Program focused on the theme of career transitions. Next year's class will explore the topic of wellness
JAVMA news
Research awards presented
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation conferred awards on Dr. Henry J. Baker and Dr. Deborah W. Knapp for advancing veterinary research
JAVMA news
Meritorious Service Award goes to Klausner
Dr. Jeffrey S. Klausner (Georgia ‘72) received the AVMA Meritorious Service Award on July 25 during the opening session of the AVMA Annual Convention…
JAVMA news
Carney named Idaho’s Veterinarian of the Year
Hazel C. Carney was honored as Idaho’s Veterinarian of the Year for 2014 during the annual summer meeting of the Idaho VMA.
JAVMA news
AKC foundation launches Epilepsy Research Initiative
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has launched the Epilepsy Research Initiative
JAVMA news
Southern Specialty
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine runs the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
JAVMA news
Study: Dogs could be influenza mixing vessels
Findings from a new study imply that dogs could act as mixing vessels in which novel influenza viruses with pandemic potential could emerge.
JAVMA news
National Academies of Practice accepts 17 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held a forum on “One Team—One Health”…
JAVMA news
Georgia alumni recognized for contributions
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized five alumni for service to the college and the veterinary profession.
JAVMA news
Banfield finds increase in FIV, borreliosis
Infection with feline immunodeficiency virus increased 48 percent in cats from 2009-2013, according to Banfield
JAVMA news
AAHA toolkits help implement guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association offers open-access toolkits to help implement some of its guidelines.