Wildfires like those raging across Los Angeles put animals and people at risk. AVMA has many free resources to help animal owners protect pets and…

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,…

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…

Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the…

Free to AVMA members. View, print and download Spanish-language materials to share with clients.

Intestinal parasites are common in cats and dogs, and some can infect people. A parasite control program and other precautions can help protect both…

The best way to help those impacted by natural disasters is to provide financial donations through trusted sources like the American Veterinary…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 1, 2024

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 20, 2024

More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI). The U.S. Department of…

View the official proceedings from the 2024 winter meeting of the AVMA House of Delegates.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking steps to stop the use of M-44 devices that deliver sodium cyanide on public land. Cyanide bombs are…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 29, 2024

The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…

A research team from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory has validated a new…

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…

Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…

Animal welfare is the state of an animal including its physical and mental state.

The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…

Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…

Named for the late Leo K. Bustad, DVM, PhD, this award recognizes a distinguished AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding work in preserving and…

Three industry experts shared common roadblocks to improving veterinary practice efficiency during the session “Systems and Processes to Address…

Dr. Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody—Elanco's first monoclonal antibody…