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Virtual contest challenges participants’ animal welfare assessment skills

AVMA News

MAY 2, 2025

Sixty-nine veterinarians and students from around the world participated in the latest spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, a competition that trains participants to evaluate the welfare of various animal species in a variety of settings.

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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health

AVMA News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health officials because of the viruss ability to infect diverse animal species, including pigs, big cats, and humans, raising fears of a potential pandemic.

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USDA awards $56M to support research on SARS-CoV-2 in animals

AVMA News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Findings from the 36 research projects related to SARS-CoV-2 in animal populations that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is funding will inform an early warning system to prevent or reduce future zoonotic disease outbreaks.

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Veterinary community grants wish for animal-loving girl with cancer

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. 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.

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Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine

AVMA News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The lack of veterinary services in parts of rural America and for food animal producers has prompted veterinary colleges to be more deliberate in their efforts to recruit students eager to work in these areas of veterinary practice.

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Wildfire smoke endangers animal health

AVMA News

JUNE 12, 2023

Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been triggering air quality alerts throughout the United States, threatening human and animal health.

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Large animal internship guidelines emphasize mentorship, supervision, outcomes

AVMA News

APRIL 28, 2025

The AVMA has introduced new guidelines specifically for large animal veterinary internships that emphasize education through mentorship, supervision, and structured clinical training across disciplines.

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APHIS awards $22M to detect, combat animal diseases

AVMA News

JUNE 12, 2024

Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in federal fiscal year 2024. More than 80 projects aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of livestock diseases are receiving millions of dollars, set aside by the 2018 Farm Bill, from the U.S.

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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – June 26, 2023

AVMA News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) welcomed 52 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held June 26 at Prometric test sites in the United States, Canada, and Singapore.

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FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals

AVMA News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 14 announced it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded medically important antimicrobial animal drugs for violating federal law.

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Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest

AVMA News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The 23rd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, or AWJAC, took place November 17-19 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Participants completed in-person assessments of the welfare of animals in a variety of scenarios, including laboratory rats, farmed bison, cage-free laying hens, and tortoises in a zoo.

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AAVMC publishes handbook for use of animals in veterinary education

AVMA News

JUNE 18, 2024

An updated resource from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is intended to further contribute to progress in the teaching of anatomy at veterinary colleges by promoting effective animal alternatives, supporting animal welfare and animal ethics, and the safety of veterinary students and the animals with which they learn. (..)

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New network helps trafficked animals receive care, find safety

AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), The Wildlife Confiscations Network lessens the logistical burden of searching for appropriate placement of trafficked animals.

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FDA approves first animal drug for Giardia duodenalis, additional drugs for cows, swine

AVMA News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a number of animal drugs, including those that treat Giardia duodenalis in dogs.

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WOAH launches website to drive global dialogue on animal health

AVMA News

MARCH 12, 2025

The new Animal Echo website, curated by the World Organisation for Animal Health, features articles and blogposts meant to spark international collaboration on animal health and welfare issues.

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FDA creates guidance on informed consent for companion animal studies

AVMA News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft guidance that will help animal owners who are considering having their companion animals participate in a clinical study understand the risks and benefits of their participation. Public comment is open until November 14.

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Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval

AVMA News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, including Adoption of Research and Teaching Animals.

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World Small Animal Veterinary Association – September 27-29, 2023

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) held its 48th Congress from September 27-29, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. The WSAVA presented awards and seated new officials.

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USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act

AVMA News

APRIL 6, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is establishing welfare standards for birds, which were previously excluded under the Animal Welfare Act.

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NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services

AVMA News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

to universities and veterinary practices working to address shortages of food animal veterinary services across the nation. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 25 grants totaling $3.8M

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Animal scientist Grandin awarded honorary DVM by Kansas State

AVMA News

MAY 29, 2023

Despite the many honorary degrees Temple Grandin, PhD, has received for her advocacy on behalf of animals and autistic people, she received her first honorary veterinary degree this May.

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Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

AVMA News

MAY 25, 2023

Bipartisan legislation would increase funding, up to $265 million, for federal programs aimed at preventing and combating destructive foreign animal diseases such as avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease.

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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – December 2023

AVMA News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

New listings are posted in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database, including a study evaluating a monoclonal antibody treatment in combination with radiation therapy in dogs with oral malignant melanoma.

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AVMA recognizes four for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media

AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

The AVMA is presenting four awards today at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, to recognize work with the human-animal bond, animal welfare, and contributing to the positive visibility of the profession.

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United States Animal Health Association – October 10-16, 2024

AVMA News

JANUARY 23, 2025

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) held its 128th annual meeting from October 10-16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The USAHA presented awards and seated new officials.

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APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

AVMA News

APRIL 17, 2024

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

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Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills

AVMA News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Fall 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, also known as AWJAC, recently brought together hundreds of competitors from across North America and Europe to apply science-based methods and ethical standards to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings.

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United States Animal Health Association – October 12-18, 2023

AVMA News

MARCH 14, 2024

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) held its 127th annual meeting from October 12-18, 2023, in National Harbor, Maryland. The USAHA presented awards and seated new officials.

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USDA proposed rulemaking to strengthen regulations for handling wild, exotic animals

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is soliciting public comment on a plan to strengthen regulations for the handling of wild and exotic animals for exhibition as well as improving environmental enrichment for all regulated species.

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FDA CVM lays out innovation plan for new animal, veterinary products

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Leaders with the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine recently outlined the agency’s plan to support the development of safe and effective new products, spur innovation, and adopt smart improvements to regulatory pathways for new animal and veterinary products to reach the marketplace.

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Report: Animal health industry experiencing highly competitive labor market

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

animal health industry saw a higher employee turnover rate in 2022. A new report from Brakke Consulting shows more than half the U.S.

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Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved

AVMA News

AUGUST 9, 2023

The AVMA House of Delegates adopted a handful of revised animal welfare policies, including one on “Canine Devocalization” that supersedes the previous policy, approved a new policy on “Canine Hybrids,” and referred two other policies back to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD).

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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-23, 2024

AVMA News

MAY 9, 2024

The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-23 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards, named fellows, and seated new officials.

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AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond

AVMA News

MARCH 15, 2023

The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal companion.

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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services

AVMA News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats, to dog and cat population management, to animal loss support services, and safe, noncommercial transport of pets in motor vehicles, during its regular winter session, held January 5-6 in Chicago in conjunction (..)

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Indiana farm exhibitor who violated AWA plans to reopen without exotic animals

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

An Indiana farm exhibitor and dog breeder accused of mistreating animals cannot apply for a U.S. So instead, he plans to reopen to the public in May without exotic animals. Department of Agriculture license for two years.

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USDA awards $56M to support research on SARS-CoV-2 in animals

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Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine

Wildfire smoke endangers animal health

Large animal internship guidelines emphasize mentorship, supervision, outcomes

APHIS awards $22M to detect, combat animal diseases

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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – June 26, 2023

FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals

Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest

AAVMC publishes handbook for use of animals in veterinary education

Animal Rights 201

New network helps trafficked animals receive care, find safety

FDA approves first animal drug for Giardia duodenalis, additional drugs for cows, swine

WOAH launches website to drive global dialogue on animal health

FDA creates guidance on informed consent for companion animal studies

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Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval

World Small Animal Veterinary Association – September 27-29, 2023

USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act

NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services

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Animal scientist Grandin awarded honorary DVM by Kansas State

Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – December 2023

AVMA recognizes four for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media

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United States Animal Health Association – October 10-16, 2024

APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills

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USDA proposed rulemaking to strengthen regulations for handling wild, exotic animals

FDA CVM lays out innovation plan for new animal, veterinary products

Report: Animal health industry experiencing highly competitive labor market

Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved

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AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond

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