The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually- Distinguished Life Service Award, Veterinarian of the Year, Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine, Merit Award and Rising Leader Award. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form (now available in an online fillable 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 2026 Awards are being accepted now through July 31, 2026. For the nomination form and description of the award categories, go to: https://nysvms.org/awards/.
Survey on the occurrence of blastomycosis and histoplasmosis in veterinary practice in NYS
NYS Department of Health
The Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at the New York State Department of Health, are conducting a brief survey to better understand the occurrence of blastomycosis and histoplasmosis in veterinary practice across the state. The survey focuses on case frequency, clinical signs, diagnostic approaches, and seasonal trends, and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. We encourage responses from all veterinary professionals, even if no cases have been diagnosed at your clinic. The information collected will help improve understanding of these diseases and will be shared with the veterinary community to highlight areas of higher occurrence and support increased awareness among veterinarians and physicians. Go to https://smartforms.health.ny.gov/public?formId=69aed5be8340b421015fe893 for the survey.
Cornell veterinary class of 2027 celebrates annual White Coat Ceremony
Cornell University CVM
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual White Coat Ceremony Saturday, May 2 in Bailey Hall for the Class of 2027. This has been a rite of passage for the college since 2004, marking the transition from classroom learning in the veterinary program to clinical rotation experience in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Lorin D. Warnick, DVM, Ph.D. ’94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, opened the event by welcoming the Class of 2027. He noted that this would be his final White Coat Ceremony as dean of the college, a position he’s held for over 10 years. He also offered his perspective on the evolution of tools and technology available throughout the long history of the veterinary medicine profession, citing the x-ray as an example of innovation that required evolving safety procedures.
Tiny tech tracks overheating risk in sporting dogs
Cornell University CVM
Some dogs can get so focused on a task that they ignore the world around them. This is especially true for canine athletes like hunting and working dogs. A new study from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is the first to investigate what may be early signs that a hunting dog will overheat while it’s zeroed in on its work. “For competitive sporting dogs, their drive can outweigh their self-preservation,” said Christopher Frye, DVM ’11, associate professor and senior author on the study, which published in AJVR. “When dogs overheat in the field while exercising, they can get sick and even die.”
FDA adds ointment to its emergency use arsenal against screwworm
AVMA
An ointment has received emergency use authorization (EUA) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After an EUA for a similar topical spray for NWS was issued in March, this latest authorization is for the F10 Antiseptic Barrier Ointment with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, and cypermethrin topical ointment) to prevent and treat NWS infestations in cattle, horses, minor hoof stock species, raptors, and wild and pet birds as well as captive wild, exotic, and zoo mammals. It is not for use in dogs or cats.
AVMA Board updates raw milk policy to include HPAI
AVMA
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved several policy revisions along with a future dues increase during its regular meeting, held April 10 at Association headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. AVMA Board Chair Dr. Sandy Willis presided over the meeting. The BOD approved updates to the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” as recommended by the Food Safety Advisory Committee to include the risk of exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from consuming raw milk products. In addition, the revised policy recognizes that such products may be labeled as pet food but may be consumed by humans or animals.
Supporting clients through pet loss: Compassionate strategies for veterinary teams
DVM360
For many families, the loss of a pet is one of the most emotionally significant experiences they will face. The human-animal bond is deeply personal, and veterinary teams are often present at one of the most vulnerable moments in a client’s life.
Is failure to get pregnant a disease that needs treating in horses?
The Horse
Pregnancy is an outlier in the medical world in that it is not a disease and does not, therefore, require treatment. That is not to say that there aren’t many conditions or diseases that can compromise pregnancy; there are, but failure to become or stay pregnant is not usually accompanied by obvious signs of disease.
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