Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…
AVMA news
Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
JAVMA news
AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
JAVMA news
Whose fault is it if you're not successful?
Veterinary medicine is not always all you hoped it would be.
JAVMA news
States shift from travel health form with no one clear alternative
Fulfilling requests from clients for health forms for their pets when travelling domestically may not be as simple as it used to be, now that states…
AVMA news
Honeybee vaccine receives conditional license from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for a vaccine to protect honeybees against American foulbrood. The only…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
policy
UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
JAVMA news
Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
AVMA news
New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
JAVMA news
Volume of AABP voice amplified
After the KPMG LLP economic study was released in 1999, the AABP and AASP sent a letter to
JAVMA news
Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
AVMA news
AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice
Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
AVMA news
AVMA CEO addresses workforce trends
Speaking to animal health industry leaders this August, AVMA CEO Dr. Janet Donlin talked about the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary…
JAVMA news
Q&A: As partisan storms rage, congressman tacks toward the center
As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.
AVMA news
Telehealth bill advances in California Senate
California Assembly Bill 1399 passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee on September 1. The bill would allow a…
JAVMA news
More pets, more debt?
Study looks at link between propensity for taking in animals, financial decision-making
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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
JAVMA news
Lead in cows is a risk for people
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed.
AVMA news
Veterinary starting salaries rise in 2023, educational debt holds steady
Mean starting salaries for veterinarians rose to just over $124,295 for graduates entering full-time employment in a year that also saw the mean…
AVMA news
AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
AVMA news
Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…