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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock

AVMA News

APRIL 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is starting to require negative tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) in dairy cattle before interstate travel. Further, HPAI will become a reportable disease in dairy cattle. Both changes are effective April 29. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also confirmed that it has found remnants of HPAI virus in commercially available milk.

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FTC to ban most noncompete agreements

AVMA News

APRIL 26, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 23 banning noncompete clauses nationwide. The commission voted to approve the final rule 3-2, after determining that it violates Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” The final rule is set to become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register.

In Memory – April 25, 2024

AVMA News

APRIL 25, 2024

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 25, 2024

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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours

AVMA News

APRIL 22, 2024

For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain groups of students seem to be affected by this pressure more than others, indicating a potential need for more targeted and intensified support.

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Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty

AVMA News

APRIL 22, 2024

The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) has received a letter of intent from a group of veterinarians wishing to seek recognition for a clinical wildlife practice specialty within the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. The ABVS will accept public comment on the proposal through July 31.

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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials

AVMA News

APRIL 19, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of Medically Important Antimicrobials adds new categories on the basis of their importance in human medicine, risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the potential human health implications of inappropriate use in nonhuman sectors, particularly in animal agriculture.

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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023

AVMA News

APRIL 18, 2024

The 29th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium was held September 7-11, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. Several organizations presented awards and seated new officials.

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Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024

AVMA News

APRIL 18, 2024

The Oregon VMA (OVMA) held its Oregon Veterinary Conference from March 1-3 in Corvallis. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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Board makes committee appointments

AVMA News

APRIL 17, 2024

The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on Antimicrobials.

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APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

AVMA News

APRIL 17, 2024

A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. departments of agriculture and justice means greater collaboration and coordination when investigating and prosecuting Animal Welfare Act violations.

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AVMA task force to tackle specialist shortage in academia

AVMA News

APRIL 16, 2024

A new task force, proposed by the AVMA Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) and approved by the Board during its April 5 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, establishes an entity tasked with identifying—and proposing solutions for—issues limiting the number of veterinary specialists seeking careers in veterinary academia.

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American Association of Swine Veterinarians – February 24-27, 2024

AVMA News

APRIL 11, 2024

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 55th annual meeting from February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The association presented awards and seated new officials.

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Nashville Tennessee

States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases

AVMA News

APRIL 9, 2024

In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A H5N1), 17 states have restricted cattle importations from states where the virus is known to have infected dairy cows.

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Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee

AVMA News

APRIL 9, 2024

The 2024 Student AVMA Symposium, co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee, took place March 14-17 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

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Education council schedules site visits – April 2024

AVMA News

APRIL 1, 2024

The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 13 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2024.

Bill seeks extension for new small business reporting requirement

AVMA News

MARCH 29, 2024

As of January 1, small U.S. businesses are required to report ownership details to the U.S. Department of Treasury. However, legislators are seeking to extend the reporting deadline, allowing owners to get up to speed on the new requirement.

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AVMA, American Psychiatric Association leaders discuss mental health benefits of pets

AVMA News

MARCH 29, 2024

AVMA President Rena Carlson and Gregory Scott Brown, MD, from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) answered frequently asked questions from pet owners during a live social media discussion on March 27 for mental health awareness.

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In Memory – March 28, 2024

AVMA News

MARCH 28, 2024

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 28, 2024

Indiana VMA – February 1-3

AVMA News

MARCH 28, 2024

The Indiana VMA (IVMA) held its Crossroads Veterinary Conference from February 1-3 in Noblesville. The IVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians

AVMA News

MARCH 27, 2024

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is taking steps to address the future of equine practice by improving compensation, emergency coverage, practice culture, internships, and student development. The AAEP Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability formed subcommittees for each focus area and developed corresponding resources.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

AVMA News

MARCH 26, 2024

State and federal officials continue to investigate after highly pathogenic avian influenza is identified in clinical samples obtained from dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas

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Goat in Minnesota tests positive for HPAI

AVMA News

MARCH 26, 2024

A juvenile goat on a Minnesota farm is the first U.S. case of a U.S. case of a domestic ruminant succumbing to highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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SAVMA president leads with attitude of gratitude

AVMA News

MARCH 26, 2024

Summary: Tara Fellows Barron was installed as the 2024-25 president of the Student AVMA (SAVMA) during the 2024 SAVMA Symposium, held March 14-17. Acknowledging that she wouldn’t be SAVMA president without the backing of her family, friends, school, and peers, Barron intends to lead veterinary students with a focus on teamwork and gratitude.

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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention

AVMA News

MARCH 20, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in response to long-standing challenges in the federal veterinary workforce.

Experience Austin to the fullest during AVMA Convention 2024

AVMA News

MARCH 20, 2024

Make the most of your AVMA Convention 2024 experience by partaking in the local sites and sounds that make Austin, Texas, such a great destination. The convention, taking place June 21-25, is located in the heart of the city at the Austin Convention Center. Here are 10 exciting attractions to experience while you’re in town.

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Veterinary students with Arizona ties can apply for scholarships

AVMA News

MARCH 18, 2024

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation continues to accept applications for several scholarships meant to attract new veterinarians to Arizona.

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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease

AVMA News

MARCH 18, 2024

The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding about the zoonotic disease to help veterinarians care for their canine patients.

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New listings in AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry – March 2024

AVMA News

MARCH 12, 2024

More than a dozen veterinary clinical studies have been added to the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry, formerly the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database, including a canine osteosarcoma clinical trial at Johns Hopkins University

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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice

AVMA News

MARCH 12, 2024

Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, anesthesia, and more. In all, the entry level CVT is required to master more than 200 tasks.

World Veterinary Day celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers

AVMA News

MARCH 11, 2024

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Health for Animals announced that this year’s theme is “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” The 2024 World Veterinary Day will be held on April 27 and is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals, people, and the environment.

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More veterinary colleges in line for accreditation evaluations

AVMA News

MARCH 6, 2024

The AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE) will have its hands full with 14 scheduled site visits for the remainder of this year. Among them are five consultative site visits to proposed veterinary programs vying for accreditation.

Number of NAVLE test takers increase as overall scores decrease

AVMA News

MARCH 6, 2024

The number of North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) candidates has been climbing in the past few years. At the same time, the ultimate performance passing rate has been on the decline in the past four cycles. This rate indicates passage of the test by the time of graduation for senior students from veterinary colleges accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE).

WOAH celebrates 100th anniversary

AVMA News

MARCH 5, 2024

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as the OIE) celebrated its 100th anniversary on January 25 with an online event that reviewed the organization’s history, evolution, and vision of the future of animal welfare worldwide.

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BLM bans cyanide bombs on public lands amid safety concerns

AVMA News

MARCH 4, 2024

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 used to kill predator species that prey on livestock, but the devices unintentionally kill thousands of animals each year.

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Study: Fair pay, appreciation for work top factors in employee retention

AVMA News

MARCH 4, 2024

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the “Stay, Please: Factors That Support Retention and Drive Attrition in the Veterinary Profession” study on February 16 to outline clear solutions to help practices and the veterinary industry overall improve employee retention.

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AVMA, AAEP release veterinary team, client relationship resource for equine practitioners

AVMA News

MARCH 1, 2024

The AVMA and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have jointly created the Effective Equine Care Guide, a free resource that veterinary teams in equine practice can use to develop healthy communication and positive partnerships between staff members and horse owners.

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Missouri VMA – January 25-28, 2024

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Missouri VMA (MVMA) held its 132nd annual convention from January 25-28, 2024, in Columbia. The MVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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In Memory – February 29, 2024

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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

HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that it be controlled in the Schedule III rather than the current Schedule I, the most restrictive CSA category.

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Survey results show overall salary increases for veterinary staff members

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Veterinary hospitals are paying their hospital administrators and certified veterinary practice managers more than they did two years ago, according to results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s 2023 compensation and benefits survey.

Veterinary community grants wish for animal-loving girl with cancer

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mary Stegmueller is a 7-year-old in Colorado who was diagnosed three years ago with a rare form of cancer that targets the brain stem. To recognize her bravery, National Veterinary Associates, Colorado State University, and the AVMA created a special day with many magical moments for the young animal lover.

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FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to ReConserve on January 3 following an investigation prompted by a complaint from a state regulatory partner about ingredient storage conditions.

Investigation

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Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Veterinary professionals attuned to their emotions are better equipped to handle stressful situations and relate to clients and colleagues. Two sessions at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference focused on the benefits of emotional intelligence.

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Puerto Rican veterinary school will open this fall

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Ana G. Méndez University-Gurabo (UAGM-Gurabo) School of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance from the AVMA Council on Education after it met on December 15, 2023.

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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock

FTC to ban most noncompete agreements

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In Memory – April 25, 2024

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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours

Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty

WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials

Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023

Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024

Board makes committee appointments

APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

AVMA task force to tackle specialist shortage in academia

American Association of Swine Veterinarians – February 24-27, 2024

States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases

Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee

Education council schedules site visits – April 2024

Bill seeks extension for new small business reporting requirement

AVMA, American Psychiatric Association leaders discuss mental health benefits of pets

In Memory – March 28, 2024

Indiana VMA – February 1-3

AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians

Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for HPAI

SAVMA president leads with attitude of gratitude

FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention

Experience Austin to the fullest during AVMA Convention 2024

Veterinary students with Arizona ties can apply for scholarships

Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease

New listings in AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry – March 2024

Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice

World Veterinary Day celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers

More veterinary colleges in line for accreditation evaluations

Number of NAVLE test takers increase as overall scores decrease

WOAH celebrates 100th anniversary

BLM bans cyanide bombs on public lands amid safety concerns

Study: Fair pay, appreciation for work top factors in employee retention

AVMA, AAEP release veterinary team, client relationship resource for equine practitioners

Missouri VMA – January 25-28, 2024

In Memory – February 29, 2024

HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana

Survey results show overall salary increases for veterinary staff members

Veterinary community grants wish for animal-loving girl with cancer

FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection

Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence

Puerto Rican veterinary school will open this fall

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