On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a request for information (RFI) soliciting comments from practicing veterinarians…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 16, 2025

Megadyne is recalling its MEGA SOFT, MEGA SOFT DUAL and MEGA 2000 Patient Return Electrodes devices due to burn injuries in children.

A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were…

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is accepting public comments on proposed changes to some of its educational…

Dr. Heidi Pecoraro talks about her position as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North…

Make a difference to someone who’s making a difference. Honor your colleagues with an AVMA Excellence Award nomination—submissions are due by Jan. 22.

The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health…

Dr. Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting…

Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus,…

The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues…

U.S. veterinarians along the U.S.-Mexico border are being encouraged to look for signs of possible New World screwworm infestation in their patients…

The proposed curriculum for Colorado State University’s master’s in veterinary clinical care degree program appears far less rigorous than the…

As we reach the end of another year and welcome in 2025, many of us will reflect on the past while also looking to the future. If you’re like AVMA…

The AVMA is pleased to announce a new partnership with YM Careers, a leading job board platform, to provide its members with an enhanced career center…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 19, 2024

Livestock operations should work with their veterinarian to develop and maintain a written protocol for the identification and care of both ambulatory…

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of…

The new policy on “Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues” was approved by the AVMA Board of Directors during its November 13-15 meeting at…

The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,…

The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.

The Fall 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place recently at the University of…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 5, 2024

Among the speakers at the AVMA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Summit, held November 8-9 in Atlanta, was sociologist, comedian, and…

AVMA is committed to mitigation and adaptation efforts on climate change and related sustainability issues.