JAVMA news
We're all in this together
Campus climate is part of how veterinary schools and colleges support and mentor underrepresented students, how they recruit these students, the…
JAVMA news
Vaccine holds promise for treating osteosarcoma in dogs
Veterinarians in the audience wanted to know when they could get their hands on the new treatment. Dr. Sue Ettinger, a veterinary oncologist, had…
JAVMA news
FDA extends call for treatment limit ideas
Food and Drug Administration authorities have extended a call for ideas on how to limit durations of some approved antimicrobial treatments in…
JAVMA news
New TV series follows budding veterinarians
Nat Geo WILD premiered a reality television show following veterinary students as they learn the ins and outs of the profession.
AVMA news
Meeting in Minneapolis a hit for SAVMA Symposium
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine hosted Student AVMA Symposium 2022 in March. The event brought in around 725 attendees and…
JAVMA news
Iowa State fills deanship internally
Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies in Iowa State has been named dean of the college, effective Jan. 15,…
JAVMA news
Proposal calls for changes in antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration hopes a guide and draft guide on antimicrobial use and availability
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…
JAVMA news
25 scholarships handed out by AVMF
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
blog
Registration is open! Secure your spot at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021
Join us for four days of inspiration, conversation, and education taught by the best and brightest in veterinary medicine. AVMA Virtual Convention…
JAVMA news
Diesch wins agriculture prize
Dr. Stanley Diesch (Minnesota ‘56) recently became only the third veterinarian to win the Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture.
JAVMA news
Veterinary colleges team up to improve education
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded three veterinary colleges a grant for a two-year project to improve veterinary services in developing…
JAVMA news
Apply now for school, summer research scholarships
The application period is open for two beneficial programs for veterinary students.
JAVMA news
Antimicrobial sales rise despite pending changes
Agreements between federal regulators and pharmaceutical companies are expected to reduce antimicrobial use in agriculture by the end of this year.
JAVMA news
Staying relevant in cattle care
The dean at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly concerned that veterinarians have not generated data that…
JAVMA news
Researchers create, evaluate prion-free cattle
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has announced initial results of research involving
JAVMA news
FDA wants species-level antimicrobial data
A proposal published in May would require drug companies to provide federal authorities estimated volumes of antimicrobials sold for use in each food…
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
JAVMA news
AVMA members, staff to study global activities
The proposals are the product of debates in the AVMA House of Delegates over the Association's role in international activities and the impact of the…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
JAVMA news
Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
JAVMA news
AVMA president wants to hear from you
Dr. Douglas Kratt, AVMA president, hosted a virtual chat on Oct. 28, answering questions about everything from how he’s keeping productive at his…
JAVMA news
President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
JAVMA news
USDA awards $2.8M in 2021 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in November that it had awarded $2.8 million in…