Register now for NYS-VC and save-Early bird registration rate ends July 15th!
Register now at www.nysvc.org [https://cvent.me/3Mdv1R?RefId=NYSVMS+Email] for the New York State Veterinary Conference, October 10-12, 2025 at Cornell University CVM! Early bird registration rate ends July 15th! Co-hosted by the Cornell University CVM and NYSVMS, our conference features a diversity of species and professional development tracks with something for everyone.
Nominations for 2025 NYSVMS Awards due by July 31st
The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form and include the nominee’s resume as well as a letter of recommendation. These nominations are then reviewed by the NYSVMS Awards Committee for the awards listed below. The committee chair then presents its recommendations to the executive board which gives final approval. Nominations for the 2025 Awards are being accepted now through July 31, 2025. For the nomination form and description of the award categories, go to: https://nysvms.org/awards/.
NYSAVT hosting virtual summer seminar July 26th
NYSAVT is hosting a Mini-Virtual Summer Seminar Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 8:00 – 11:30 AM via Zoom. Registration: NYSAVT Members – $75.00, Non-Members – $125.00. The schedule is: 7:59 a.m. – Waiting Room Opened & Attendees Admitted, 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. – Welcome by NYSAVT President Thomas Heckel & Association Updates, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.-Session 1: Mylissa Corlew with “Blood Transfusions and Stabilizing an Emergency in a Day Practice,” 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.-Session 2: Lori Asprea with “Neonatal Resuscitation and Dystocia,” 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. -Session 3: Kelly Rousseas with “Effective Feedback in Vet Practice,” and 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. – Closing Comments & Conclusion. Register here: https://www.nysavt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1975082&group=.
How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities
Special districts established to control mosquitos in parts of Florida claim significantly more funding and expertise than county-run programs, a new analysis finds a new analysis co-authored by a Cornell public health expert. But because special districts serve geographically limited and typically wealthier areas, they may also contribute to inequities, especially amid declining state and federal funding for public health initiatives.
AAVMC continues search for CEO after Reid declines position
Dr. Stuart Reid, selected to lead the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), will now stay on as head of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London for another three years. The May announcement said, “The agreement was made in recognition of the complex and evolving challenges currently facing veterinary education and the wider higher education sector.”
Do dogs really resemble their owners?
DVM360
For decades, people have joked that dogs look and act like their owners. This idea, long considered anecdotal, now has scientific backing. A systematic review of 15 studies explored the evidence for physical and personality similarities between dogs and their human companions. The results support 2 major hypotheses: people choose dogs that look like them, and over time, dogs and owners grow similar in personality.
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy’s effect on equine osteoarthritis
The Horse
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of lameness in performance horses and can lead to long-term pain, inflammation, and reduced performance. Currently, no cures for equine joint disease exist, and horses with osteoarthritis need lifelong management. Scientists have found that pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) improves bone remodeling and healing, chronic inflammation, and tissue repair in humans.
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