[ad_1] AVMA-championed legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to help address the public health dangers of illicit xylazine while preserving its availability as an important drug for use in veterinary medicine. Illicit xylazine has now increasingly been found across the country mixed with fentanyl and other narcotics. This potent drug combination poses grave health and […]

[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] The closure of Save This Life, a pet microchip company, has prompted alerts for potentially affected pet owners. The Austin, Texas–based company appears to be permanently closed on Google. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which hosts a Pet Recovery Service registry for companies, including Save This Life, removed the provider from its Microchip

[ad_1] The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them. 2025-02-18 Ida B. Wells, journalist, sociologist, educator, civil rights activist February is Black History Month Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the latest news that matters to animal

[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] An Indiana farm exhibitor and dog breeder accused of Animal Welfare Act (AWA) violations has agreed to not seek a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) license for two years, according to federal documents. Prosecutors alleged Vernon D. Miller, owner of Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park in Shipshewana, Indiana, violated the AWA in failing to

[ad_1] Study suggests cats arrived in China via Silk Road 2025-02-14 Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the latest news that matters to animal health professionals, including veterinary medicine updates, animal welfare and pet product news, best business practices and regulatory updates. SUBSCRIBE

[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] AVMA staff and officers recently provided the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) with a summary of the Association’s activities over the past year, such as the AVMA-led campaign to defeat Colorado’s ballot initiative creating a midlevel position called a “veterinary professional associate (VPA) and a preview of several initiatives planned for 2025. Midlevel veterinary

[ad_1] Animal Health SmartBrief will not be published Feb. 17 2025-02-14 In observance of Presidents’ Day in the US, AVMA’s Animal Health SmartBrief will not be published on Monday, Feb. 17. Publication will resume on Tuesday. Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health SmartBrief is a free daily email newsletter. It provides the

[ad_1] We are excited to feature a new bonus series called SAVMA Unleashed. This will be hosted by SAVMA student leaders and offer an honest and upbeat insight into the day-to-day lives of vet students. From mastering challenging couresework to balancing practical skills and self-care, this series will highlight tips on staying successful, active and

[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