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MAY 19, 2025

Equestrian convened a summit of veterinary experts in March to draft standards of care for performance horses. The group hopes to publish its guidelines this summer.

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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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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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Colorado 538

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On January 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Mass firings at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 1 have included nearly 150 Food and Drug Administrations Center for Veterinary Medicine staff members, many of whom are veterinarians.

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Humane 488

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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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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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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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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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Colorado 482

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Cats 475

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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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Dogs 521

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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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Research 473

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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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JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Justice is seeking to reclassify marijuana from a highly restricted Schedule I drug to a less tightly regulated Schedule III controlled substance.

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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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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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Medical 468

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Serosurvey results published in the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on February 13 show three bovine veterinarians among 150 tested had been unknowingly infected with H5N1.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only veterinary care, but also to inform human medicine, as dogs and humans share similar medical conditions as they age

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced on September 18 the establishment of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs), which will receive funding for work to advance regulatory science.

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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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