The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…

In a historic move, the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells brings Upside Foods’ chicken closer…

Regulators and legislators are showing greater interest in xylazine, a prescription drug used in multiple sectors of clinical veterinary medicine,…

The AVMA’s advocacy work provides critical support for the work veterinary teams do every day to protect, promote, and advance animal health. Learn…

The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…

Colorado’s latest state Veterinary Practice Act outlines who can use the title “veterinary technician.” Starting Jan. 1, 2023, only those veterinary…

AVMA Board of Directors: President-Elect Rena Carlson

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority formally submitted draft regulations on racetrack safety to the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 6,…

Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial stewardship is successful only when all partners involved…

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Veterinarians struggle to acquire adequate blood supplies as transfusions become more routine and donations decline. Meanwhile, California is…

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The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…

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Legislation introduced in the California Assembly this past February would mandate that all cat and dog owners in the state intending to breed their…

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package signed into law March 11 includes several AVMA-backed provisions critical to supporting veterinary…

The COVID-19 relief package enacted March 11 contains AVMA-championed provisions that are critical to supporting veterinary professionals and…

Richard Sullivan grew up in southern Wisconsin on a family dairy farm participating in 4-H and FFA programs through his first years in college. He…

Dr. Sam Miller is a 1991 graduate of Texas A&M University and has been a practicing veterinarian for 30 years. He began practice in McAllen, Texas,…

SBA data show that stimulus loans provided through the federal Paycheck Protection Program have played a key role in supporting veterinary care and…

Legislation recently introduced by the three veterinarians in Congress would give new tools and authority to the federal government to monitor and…

The AVMA has long advocated for this prohibition, which is included in a $500 billion infrastructure bill proposed in the U.S. House of…

This week, the Healthy Dog Importation Act was introduced in Congress to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…

Your national association is working around the clock to develop guidance, resources, and information to support the veterinary community in these…