Registration is open for the 2026 New York State Veterinary Conference October 9-11 offering NYS continuing education credit opportunities. The conference will once again be a hybrid event offering: on-site, online, and on-demand sessions. For the first time, there is a limited time NYSVMS member bonus – for the month of May only! NYSVMS members can save even more on conference registration this month. Until May 31st, enjoy an additional 10% off our already discounted member rate by using code NYSVMS10 at checkout. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot at an even better value—we look forward to seeing you at the conference! To register, go to www.nysvc.org.
Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the U.S. for over a decade
Cornell University CVM
Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus, previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, has in fact appeared in the United States, raising concerns about future large-scale outbreaks in vulnerable cat populations. The findings were published in the March 6 issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery by a cohort of researchers at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The cost of delaying childhood vaccination
Cornell University CVM
Delaying vaccination for hepatitis B, an incurable disease that is particularly lethal when contracted around birth, increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. The longer the delay after birth, the study found, the higher the cost in human life and health care, with estimates ranging from $16 million to $370 million depending on the age at first vaccination and adherence to vaccination schedules.
Large dogs spend more time in shelters, report says
AVMA
The median length of stay until adoption for large dogs at animal shelters is three to seven days longer than medium and small dogs, respectively, according to the Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s “2026 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report: Spotlight on Large Dogs.” In its fourth year, the latest report is the first to focus on a specific population in animal shelters.
Total hip replacement restores quality of life for dog with hip dysplasia
DVM360
In 2021, Keri Sheldon noticed that her golden retriever-poodle mix puppy, Andy, was not acting like a normal dog. He was guarded around other dogs and would not behave normally, which raised her concerns. Then, after a mishap while playing, Andy started whimpering, so Sheldon and her partner, Keith Fenech, brought him to their veterinarian. After x-rays, the veterinarian diagnosed Andy with hip dysplasia.
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Complementary therapies to help maintain performance horses
The Horse
Professional human athletes experience strain from frequent, rigorous training and performance. They use various complementary therapies to accelerate their bodies’ natural healing process and ease the discomfort they experience so it doesn’t interrupt their performance. Equine athletes might also benefit from a variety of integrative therapies to help them feel and perform their best.
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