[ad_1] Since its initial detection in March 2024, infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza type A  H5N1 in dairy cows has become widespread in the U.S., affecting at least 968 herds in 16 states. In mid-September 2024, a serosurvey examined the prevalence of recent H5N1 infections among U.S veterinary practitioners exposed to cattle. The results

[ad_1] Honeybees 101 for veterinarians 2025-02-14 Did you know veterinarians may be called on to treat and protect a very popular pollinator — honeybees? Our “Honeybees 101 for veterinarians” web page is filled with resources to help increase veterinarians’ knowledge of honeybee medicine. Visit AVMA’s “Honeybees 101 for veterinarians” web page. Animal Health SmartBrief Designed

[ad_1] This month we are excited to feature a series called Exploring Vet Med Intersectionality. This is our veterinary take on the sociological concept of intersectionality, which looks at how various social identities interact and impact an individual’s experience. We’ll be highlighting the stories of individuals from underrepresented communities working in underserved areas of that

[ad_1] Brooke Rollins will become the 33rd U.S. secretary of agriculture. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on February 13 by a vote of 72 to 28. Rollins is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank launched in 2021. She previously

[ad_1] Who Said It? Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. 2025-02-14 Harriet Beecher Stowe or Mae Jemison Check your answer here. Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the latest news that matters to

[ad_1] Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Barb Linnehan. Dr. Linnehan is the director of animal health and welfare at the National Marine Mammal Foundation. She shares what her career path has looked like starting with an internship and continuing through to becoming a Diplomate of the American

[ad_1] The 2025 AVMA Economic State of the Profession Report, now available in the AVMA Store, provides the latest data and insights on some of veterinary medicine’s biggest trends and issues. From labor markets and compensation to student debt, veterinary wellbeing, and practice operations, it delivers the information veterinarians and veterinary decision-makers need to make

[ad_1] Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month with state-of-the-art CE webinars on oral health available on demand through AVMA Axon. The session “Dental tips you can put into practice today” provides small animal practitioners with helpful dental tips that can be implemented immediately in daily practice. Come away with practical information that will help you

[ad_1] Dr. Hans Coetzee Dr. Hans Coetzee, a distinguished professor and interim vice president for research at Kansas State University (KSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, has been recognized for his research on safe and cost-effective pain management practices in livestock. Dr. Coetzee is the recipient of the 2025 National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) Prize in

[ad_1] The World Veterinary Association (WVA) has announced the theme for this year’s World Veterinary Day on April 26 is “Animal health takes a team,” highlighting the field’s collaborative nature. Notably, this year, the AVMA will cohost the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC) from July 18-22 in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with AVMA Convention