NYSVMS Annual Business Meeting is October 21st online
The NYSVMS Annual Business Meeting will be held online once again for the chance for as many members as possible to participate. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PMover Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out via email closer to the meeting so be on the lookout!
Bird flu persists in raw milk cheese
Raw milk cheese products contained infectious avian influenza virus when made with contaminated raw milk, creating potential health risks for consumers, according to a new study. At the same time, no virus was detected in test samples of highly acidic raw milk cheese. Feta cheese is an example of a more acidic variety. The study was published Oct. 8 in Nature Medicine.
Patrick Carney, DVM ’06, on editorial board of the Merck Veterinary Manual
Patrick Carney, DVM ’06, an associate professor specializing in small animal internal medicine and epidemiology, is serving on the editorial board for the Merck Veterinary Manual, an authoritative veterinary medical reference. In his role, Carney collaborates with the other board members to review the online content for accuracy and relevance. Carney teaches classes in primary care in the department of clinical sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. He also serves as the co-chief of the department’s community practice service section.
Supplements’ toxicity risks not easy to determine as new, reformulated products hit shelves
Products marketed as supplements have been gaining in popularity, not only for people but for pets as well. At the same time, some of these products include substances that can be toxic for dogs and cats, and related calls to animal poison control have become very common, says Dr. Renee Schmid, director of veterinary medicine and senior veterinary toxicologist for the Pet Poison Helpline (PPH). Many times, veterinarians aren’t sure what ingredients are of concern, she said.
Revamped AAHA oncology guidelines coming in 2026
AVMA
In early 2026, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) plans to release updated oncology guidelines designed for general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in managing cancer cases in everyday practice. AAHA announced the launch at its recent annual conference (AAHA CON), held September 11-13 in Chicago. The update will mark 10 years since the AAHA oncology guidelines were first released. In an interview with AVMA News, Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, AAHA’s chief medical officer, talked about the intent behind the 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines.
AAHA One Health guidelines aim to bridge human, veterinary medicine
AVMA
As interest in One Health continues to grow—from the creation of the North America One Health University Network to the nation’s first One Health framework —the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released its first-ever One Health guidelines. The 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships aim to provide a comprehensive framework for integrated collaboration across human and veterinary medicine in the context of clinical health care.
New bird flu outbreaks reported in poultry across 3 midwestern states
DVM360
With Nebraska seeing its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in dairy cattle last month, state officials in 3 midwestern states have now reported new outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry on commercial farms. The cases were detected in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and are not the first for any of these states. For Iowa, the latest finding marks the state’s 8th outbreak in domestic birds this year, while Minnesota has reported 8 poultry outbreaks since mid-September alone.
Helping old horses gain weight before winter
The Horse
My 16-hand 22-year-old gelding has, in the past several weeks, lost some weight. I can see his ribs, and his spine has become more prominent as well. He’s in light work and lives in a stall with a run at a boarding facility, and I haven’t changed anything in his diet or routine.
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