AVMA news
In Memory – November 21, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 21, 2024
Spanish-language resources
Free to AVMA members. View, print and download Spanish-language materials to share with clients.
AVMA news
AVMA releases expanded humane slaughter guidelines
The latest edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals builds on the original 2016 version, with sections on fur-bearing…
AVMA news
In Memory – August 29, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 29, 2024
AVMA news
Breaking into beehive medicine
Dr. Kaitlyn Krebs, assistant clinical professor of primary care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, urges all clinicians…
AVMA news
‘Staggering disease’ discovered in Colorado mountain lion
For the first time in North America a case of rustrela virus infection, also known as staggering disease, has been identified in a wild mountain lion.…
AVMA news
Providing culturally responsive end-of-life care for pets
On June 23, Melody Martinez presented the session “Culturally Responsive End-of-Life Care” at AVMA Convention 2024, held June 21-25 in Austin, Texas.…
AVMA: Supporting food animal veterinarians every day
Food animal veterinarians are important and valued members of the AVMA. The Association recognizes and champions the vital role of food animal…
AVMA news
Student, intern, resident authors win JAVMA, AJVR awards
The AVMA Journals are recognizing the recipients of the third JAVMA Awards and AJVR Awards during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. Student,…
AVMA news
AVMA hands out four awards for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media
The AVMA is presenting four awards today at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, to recognize work with the human-animal bond, animal welfare, and…
AVMA news
In Memory – June 20, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 20, 2024
Program of veterinary care: What attending veterinarians need to know
Understand the requirements for developing and maintaining a program of veterinary care when serving as attending veterinarian to commercial dog…
Dr. Debra Hickman named winner of 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
In recognition of her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, and leadership within the profession, the American…
AVMA news
Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
blog
Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
AVMA news
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…
AVMA news
A test case for remote work in veterinary practice
Adobe Animal Hospital Los Altos and Adobe Animal Hospital South Bay have both on-site customer service representatives (CSRs) and off-site video…
AVMA news
Welfare concerns for wild birds, from confiscation to relinquishment
Drs. Patricia J. Latas and Anthony A. Pilny presented sessions on July 15 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver about the consequences of wildlife…
AVMA news
Animal welfare award recipients recognized by AVMA
Dr. Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention…
blog
Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
Dr. Sheilah Robertson named winner of 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
In recognition of her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, service, advocacy and leadership within the…
AVMA news
FDA approves anemia drug for cats with chronic kidney disease
Varenzin-CA1 from Elanco is the first drug for the control of nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic kidney disease in cats to receive…