The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) today formally launched Journey for Teams…

The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Nov. 25, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court justices will decide the fate of a controversial California law banning sales of out-of-state pork products from producers who fail…

The 22nd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest took place this past weekend at North Carolina State University with 225 registrants…

Draft revisions to the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals, which cover the humane slaughter of animals raised for food or fiber, are…

AVMA awards celebrate accomplishments in every facet of veterinary medicine - and the only way for someone to be considered is for a colleague to…

A shortage of some amoxicillin products used in human medicine could affect veterinarians who use the drugs in an extra-label manner. No shortage of…

Marking another step forward in enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the veterinary profession, the AVMA and VMAE today announced the signing…

The Washington State VMA held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and seated new…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Nov. 10, 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, together with U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Both celebrations are meant to highlight the steps…

Virologists from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research reverse-engineered an elusive virus linked to chronic kidney disease in cats…

The AVMA Humane Endings Symposium brings together the top experts on euthanasia, humane slaughter, depopulation, and their psychological impacts to…

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, has released final…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…

A workplace with an emotional culture, where emotions are recognized as signals about employee well-being, can reduce burnout and retain staff…

From toxic treats to dangerous decorations to constricting costumes, Halloween can be a scary and dangerous time for our pets.

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Oct. 27, 2022

Members are invited to review and comment on a draft revision of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals, which guide veterinarians in…

Highlights from the latest AVMA pet ownership survey show the size of the U.S. pet population stabilizing after an increase in dog ownership in 2020…

Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…