Register now for Controlled substances webinar Part 2- CS Routine: What to do from ordering to destroying April 14th from 7-8 PM presented by Cass Timmons, LVT, PM. Gain a comprehensive understanding of controlled substance management in veterinary practice. Learn essential protocols for the entire lifecycle of controlled substances in your practice; ordering, receiving, storing, dispensing, and disposing of controlled substances, while ensuring compliance with DEA regulations. Discover practical strategies to optimize efficiency, minimize risks, and safeguard your practice. We will cover the laws and regulations regarding each step around controlled substances and discuss real life protocols you can enact in your practice to maintain your DEA compliance.
NYSVMS introduces new CE on-demand learning center
NYSVMS
NYSVMS is introducing the new Real-World CE On-Demand Learning Center – a faster, more seamless way to access your continuing education. This new platform replaces our previous learning system and is fully integrated into the NYSVMS website — making it easier to find, access, and complete your CE without extra logins or navigation. What’s available now: 35+ hours of FREE CE, Controlled substances education, Radiology training, Specialist-led sessions from Upstate Veterinary Specialists, Integrative medicine programming and we’re adding new content all the time. What’s improved: Easier access directly through the NYSVMS website, Streamlined experience — fewer steps, less friction, Faster navigation to the courses you need, Whether you’re completing required CE or exploring new areas of practice, the OnDemand Learning Center is designed to fit your schedule.
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Introductory veterinary laparoscopy course July 17-19 at Cornell
Cornell University CVM
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy America are excited to offer a small animal laparoscopy training course July 17-19 at Cornell for $2300 for veterinarians, $500 for LVTs. This course is designed for general practitioners who are interested in learning more about laparoscopy and expanding their practice to include laparoscopic spays, lap-assisted gastropexies, biopsy, and laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy. Whether you have minimal experience with laparoscopy and are looking to learn some of the basics, or already have some experience but would like to refine your skills under the guidance of an experienced minimally invasive surgeon, this course is structured to provide a comprehensive introduction to laparoscopy with focus on commonly performed procedures. The course will include lectures reviewing the procedures and equipment used before moving on to hand-on lab time. The instructors are: Dr. Nicole Buote and Dr. Jourdan McPhetridge.
Rural Brazil faces highest outbreak risk of Oropouche virus
Cornell University CVM
A once-neglected tropical virus is silently spreading across Brazil and putting rural communities at highest risk, according to a new study published in Nature Health led by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Kentucky.
Experimental microneedle patch shows promise for sustained pain relief in pigs
AVMA
Interest in safe and effective pain-relief methods for food animals has been increasing, but there are still insufficient options for these animals in the U.S., according to Dr. Jeremy Powell, a professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA).
One connection at a time: A guide to networking for introverts
AVMA
Networking is a cornerstone of a successful career, but it can feel intimidating or uncomfortable for many, especially for early-career professionals or those who are more introverted. Amanda Fark, AVMA associate director of veterinary career services, wants to reframe the art of networking as a manageable and buildable skill rather than a dreaded ordeal.
SAVMA president wants to empower student advocacy
AVMA
Spencer Stelly, the newly installed 2026-27 Student AVMA (SAVMA) president, wants to empower veterinary students to advocate for themselves, each other, and the profession. “My vision for SAVMA is to continue the amazing trajectory that this organization follows while empowering all students to contribute to the future of the field,” said the third-year veterinary student at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine. “I hope to encourage collaboration among students and schools, ensuring students everywhere are supported.”
UW Vet Med researcher targets ticks to curb disease spread
DVM360
A University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine researcher is studying blacklegged ticks with an eye toward improving control strategies and reducing disease transmission. In a March 19, 2026, school news release, Karen Fuenzalida, DVM, described as a veterinarian and PhD student in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, was identified as the investigator leading this work. The release frames the project as an ecological study with direct relevance to tick management and disease prevention in both animal and human health contexts.
Dealing with mud and flooding on horse properties
The Horse
I’m experiencing excessive water run-off and mud on my property. How do I control it to keep my farm and my horses safe? Across North America many horse properties are showing the repercussions of late winter storms. Extreme weather conditions have swept the continent, with deep freezes, excess rains, flooding, mudslides, and historic snowfall levels in some areas. As these storms subside and snow begins to melt, we horse owners are left with what remains: miserable horses standing ankle-deep in muddy paddocks.
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