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Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation

AVMA News

MARCH 25, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, AVMA News spoke to three female veterinarians from across the profession about the value of mentorship, how they overcame challenges and embraced their strengths, and what advice they would give to kids interested in veterinary medicine.

How representation can empower Black excellence

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

AVMA News spoke with three Black veterinarians about the power of inclusion and what they’re doing to create a more diverse profession and celebrate Black History Month.

Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force

AVMA News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting to the AVMAs five- year strategy to Colorados Proposition 129.

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Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position

AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Karen McCormick spoke with AVMA News about her thoughts on Colorado Proposition #129 and why she believes there’s much better way to support the effectiveness and sustainability of the veterinary workforce. Colorado Rep.

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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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FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug

AVMA News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Veterinarians and pet owners are reporting adverse events associated with the use of Librela, a drug made by Zoetis to manage osteoarthritis pain in dogs, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall

AVMA News

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

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Colorado ballot measure calls for nonveterinarians to diagnose, do surgery

AVMA News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Colorado Proposed Initiative #145 will ask Colorado voters this November whether the state should establish the position of veterinary professional associate (VPA).

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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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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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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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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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CAPC forecasts continuing spread of parasitic diseases

AVMA News

JUNE 19, 2024

The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) released its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast in April. The forecast warns of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024.

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Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs

AVMA News

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease since the middle of August.

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States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six

AVMA News

APRIL 4, 2024

A herd of dairy cattle in Ohio has been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), increasing the number of states with dairy operations affected by the virus to six.

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Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques

AVMA News

JULY 5, 2024

On June 26, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary CPR guidelines since 2012, setting new life-saving standards based on scientific advancements and extensive community feedback.

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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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Diligent detective work leads to discovery of HPAI in dairy cattle

AVMA News

MAY 1, 2024

Barbara Petersen and Drew Magstadt were part of a network of cattle and diagnostic veterinarians who made the connection between cat and bird deaths at Texas dairies and cows getting sick with what turned out to be highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A H5N1).

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Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response

AVMA News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Mexico border are being encouraged to look for signs of possible New World screwworm infestation in their patients after the flesh-eating larvae was discovered in a cow in southern Mexico. veterinarians along the U.S.-Mexico

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Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US

AVMA News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While nationwide numbers are not known, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Oregon officials are working with state and federal veterinary diagnostic laboratories to determine the underlying cause or causes.

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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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Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return

AVMA News

MAY 10, 2024

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dogs has updated its dog importation requirements in an effort to protect public and animal health against a reintroduction of canine rabies into the country.

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AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats

AVMA News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The 2024 American Animal Hospital Association Fluid Therapy Guidelines, released earlier this year, provide a detailed refresher on the basic principles of fluid therapy, but they also guide the busy practitioner through a variety of common scenarios where fluids are used.

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How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

AVMA News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Colorado’s Proposition 129 would fundamentally change the way the veterinary profession operates, as currently only veterinarians can diagnose, create treatment plans, or perform surgery. Learn more about how the ballot initiative came to be.

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New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process

AVMA News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is on track to receive provisional accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education when students matriculate next fall, allowing them to complete training and be eligible to sit for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

Done with Dog Daddy

AVMA News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners.

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Veterinarian chosen to lead military hospital

AVMA News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Stephanie Mont was recently named the next commander of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

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New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits

AVMA News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this November approved Bonqat, a nerve pain medication for cats to alleviate acute anxiety and fear associated with transportation and veterinary visits.

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Artificial intelligence poised to transform veterinary care

AVMA News

MAY 29, 2024

Veterinarians increasingly are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve practice efficiency and clinical outcomes. How veterinarians are using AI and its potential to transform veterinary medicine were discussed at a recent symposium at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Zoetis confers teaching, research awards for 2024

AVMA News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The 2024 Zoetis teaching and research awards were conferred upon teachers in recognition of their outstanding teaching abilities and upon researchers for advancing the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.

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Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: What are the ethical and legal implications?

AVMA News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

AVMA Axon recently debuted the webinar "Do No Harm: Ethical and Legal Implications of A.I." by Dr. Dr. Eli Cohen, a clinical professor of diagnostic imaging at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training

AVMA News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The proposed curriculum for Colorado State Universitys masters in veterinary clinical care degree program appears far less rigorous than the universitys veterinary degree program and, in some cases, some veterinary technology programs.

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CDC issues warning about spread of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis

AVMA News

MARCH 29, 2023

The zoonotic disease cat-transmitted sporotrichosis, first identified in Brazil, has since spread to neighboring countries and, more recently, the United Kingdom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned it has the potential of spreading to the United States.

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Ensuring the quality of high-volume spay-neuter

AVMA News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Concerns that high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter (HQHVSN) compromises patient health and welfare for the sake of numbers are unfounded considering a growing body of scientific research and support from veterinary experts, according to HQHVSN advocate Dr. Becky Morrow.

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Feline hospice, palliative care guidelines highlight cat, caregiver wellbeing

AVMA News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) have released their 2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines.

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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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ISFM, AAFP update guidelines on long-term NSAID use in cats

AVMA News

JUNE 13, 2024

A panel of veterinary experts in feline pain relief have developed new guidelines for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in cats to ensure the best outcomes for cats, owners, and veterinary professionals.

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FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications

AVMA News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Six companies, all but one based in the U.S., received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in pets.

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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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‘Critter Fixers’ nominated for TV show award

AVMA News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Critter Fixers: Country Vets” has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)” and voting by the public is open until February 24.

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A proliferation of newly proposed veterinary colleges

AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Nearly a dozen newly proposed veterinary colleges have been announced in the past two years, which represents a sizeable potential increase to the existing 33 U.S. veterinary colleges. Some universities have already secured site visits from the while others are just in the discussion stage.

AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association

AVMA News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Formerly known as the American Association of Feline Veterinarians, the newly rebranded Feline Veterinary Medical Association was unveiled at the association’s annual conference along with a new logo and revamped website.

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Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

AVMA News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, which was presented during the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Economic and Business Forum.

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Pet food recall linked to seven-state Salmonella outbreak

AVMA News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Summary: Mid America Pet Food has expanded its October 30 voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with a best by date before October 31, 2024, made at its Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation

How representation can empower Black excellence

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Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force

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Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position

Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health

FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug

Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall

Colorado ballot measure calls for nonveterinarians to diagnose, do surgery

Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease

States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases

World Veterinary Day celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers

Veterinary community grants wish for animal-loving girl with cancer

CAPC forecasts continuing spread of parasitic diseases

Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs

States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six

Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques

Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty

Diligent detective work leads to discovery of HPAI in dairy cattle

Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response

Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for HPAI

Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return

AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats

How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process

Done with Dog Daddy

Veterinarian chosen to lead military hospital

New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits

Artificial intelligence poised to transform veterinary care

Zoetis confers teaching, research awards for 2024

Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: What are the ethical and legal implications?

Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training

CDC issues warning about spread of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis

Ensuring the quality of high-volume spay-neuter

Feline hospice, palliative care guidelines highlight cat, caregiver wellbeing

Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours

ISFM, AAFP update guidelines on long-term NSAID use in cats

FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications

Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

‘Critter Fixers’ nominated for TV show award

A proliferation of newly proposed veterinary colleges

AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association

Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

Pet food recall linked to seven-state Salmonella outbreak

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