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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…
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Year in review: Top veterinary news of 2023
The biggest veterinary news stories this year covered a range of topics, from student loans to new veterinary treatment and disease screening options.
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Celebrating the holidays with our pets: What you need to know about veterinary telehealth
Your pet can't tell you what they feel, but establishing a relationship in person with your veterinarian before using telemedicine will help you both.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – December 2023
New listings are posted in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database, including a study evaluating a monoclonal antibody treatment in combination with…
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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use
As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin…
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Massachusetts VMA – October 28, 2023
The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on October 28, 2023, in Cape…
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Answering clients’ questions about CIRDC
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…
2023 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2023.
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Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 11-14, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) held its annual surgery summit October 11-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. The ACVS presented awards and…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – September 20-23, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) held its annual meeting from September 20-23 in Boston. The association presented awards,…
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Monoclonal antibodies show promise as new therapy for veterinary patients
More than 100 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) designed to bind to specific target proteins are available for humans, including those intended to treat…
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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as…
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Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease…
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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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AAHA publishes allergic skin disease guidelines for dogs, cats
On October 31, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced the publication of the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs…
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FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote…
Veterinary specialists 2021
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2021.
2023 summer HOD proceedings
Proceedings of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) 2023 summer meeting, held July 2023.
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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World Rabies Day: ‘All for 1, One Health for All’
The theme of the 17th annual World Rabies Day, “All for 1, One Health for All,” highlights the need for collaboration and strengthening health systems…
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Shortage of cancer drugs having devastating effects on patients, veterinarians
Chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin, have been in short supply for months. The situation is affecting animal patients and…
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Drugs treating epilepsy, feline diabetes receive FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a number of animal drugs, including those that treat idiopathic epilepsy in dogs and…
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President's Column: Mentoring our next generation of veterinarians
As veterinarians, we can all identify people who have influenced us professionally.