Still time to sign up for NYS-VC On Demand
If you couldn’t attend the 2025 NYS-VC but still need to earn CE credit before the end of the year, check out the On Demand platform. You can register directly at https://web.cvent.com/event/55388792-920e-4027-a11b-b21d205ee8ea/regProcessStep1?RefId=Home%20Page or go to: www.nysvc.org and click register now. Register for on-demand and self-study CE credit throughNovember 30th.On-demand platform will be available until 12:00 PM Eastern onFriday, December 19th.
Cornell launches residency program in wildlife population health
The Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health (CYCWH) has launched a new residency in wildlife population health, building on the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)’s leadership in preparing veterinarians to meet the urgent and evolving challenges facing our planet’s wild species.
Clemson veterinary college opens applications for inaugural class
South Carolina’s first veterinary college is one step closer to becoming accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE). Clemson University Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is on its way to welcoming its inaugural class in the fall of 2026, following a key step in the accreditation process. Applications are open now for the inaugural Class of 2030.
California latest state to ban cat declawing for nonmedical reasons
AVMA
California has become the seventh state to prohibit cat declawing for non-medical reasons, despite the objections of the California VMA (CVMA). The association argued veterinarians should be allowed to exercise professional judgement as to whether to perform a surgical procedure on a case-by-case basis. On October 9, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867 (AB 867), prohibiting the declawing of a cat unless a veterinarian performs the procedure for therapeutic purposes.
Beyond the paycheck: 5 factors to boost employee engagement
AVMA
To build a human-first veterinary practice, speakers at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held October 8-9 in Denver, outlined actionable items. During a panel discussion, Dr. Wendy Hauser, founder of Peak Veterinary Consulting in Parker, Colorado, discussed five factors that drive employee engagement.
Feline diabetes mellitus: Advancements in treatment and the role of the veterinary team
DVM360
Feline diabetes mellitus (feline DM) has been recognized in veterinary medicine since the 1970s, with a significant increase in prevalence correlated with trends in feline obesity and sedentary lifestyles, particularly noted since the 1990s. While the veterinary field has managed feline diabetes for several decades, it was not until the early 2000s that synthetic long-acting insulin analogs such as glargine (Lantus;Sanofi) and detemir (Levemir;Novo Nordisk) became widely utilized. These formulations have contributed significantly to improved glycemic regulation and quality of life in diabetic feline patients.
Preventing thrush before it starts: A Proactive approach for Fall and Winter
The Horse
As temperatures drop and pastures turn soggy, many horse owners brace for the return of thrush in their horses’ feet. This bacterial infection can range from a mild nuisance to a painful cause of lameness, but with proper management it remains among the most preventable hoof problems.
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