Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s awards
Cornell University CVM
Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell’s state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025–26State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. In addition, Roger Figueroa of the College of Human Ecology (CHE) received a SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship, a distinction honoring emerging academic leaders across the SUNY system.
A history of veterinary medicine as America celebrates its 250th anniversary
AVMA
As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary this year, it’s an auspicious time for the veterinary profession to take a look at its history as well. “The AVMA proudly joins our fellow citizens in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation,” says Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, AVMA president. “For 163 of those years, the AVMA has been an important part of our society, playing a vital role in animal wellbeing, public health, medical research, ecological stability, food security, and national defense.
FSIS moving to Iowa as part of USDA reorganization
AVMA
Plans to move U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) operations outside of Washington, D.C., and into agriculture regions throughout the U.S. continue apace. The latest announcement shared that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is getting a new home in Iowa. In an April 23 press release, the USDA said the new National Food Safety Center (NFSC) in Urbandale, Iowa, will be the primary FSIS headquarters location, supporting resource management, training, food safety education, financial operations, information technology, and administrative services.
AVMA LIFE, AVMA PLIT unify into AVMA Insurance Services
AVMA
AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT have unified as of June 1, creating access to a one-stop service model for all AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT products and services available to AVMA members. This includes, but is not limited to, professional liability, term life, short- and long-term disability, group medical, and a range of business and personal coverages. AVMA Insurance Services, as it is now known, will enable AVMA members to manage their insurance needs in one place.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found
AP
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed hundreds of miles apart in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The screwworm is actually a fly larva that eats living flesh instead of dead material. Females lay their eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals like cattle, but wildlife, pets and occasionally even humans can be infested.
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.
Check out the new documentary Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn & Murder in NYC
Cinema Village
There is a new documentary called Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn & Murder, opening at Cinema Village (22 E. 12th St. in New York City) running through June 18. Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with NYSVMS member Alan Younkin, DVM. The film is about a veterinarian reflecting on growing up on an Iowa farm, building an animal hospital in the big city, confronting the upheavals transforming his profession and navigating the unexpected chapters that helped shape his life. For showtimes and tickets, go to: https://www.cinemavillage.com/Now-Playing/iowa-vet-dogs-cats-corn-murder.html. For more information about the film, go to: https://www.iowavet.net/.
VectorED Network vector-borne disease survey
VectorED Network
The VectorED Network (https://www.vectorednetwork.org), a CDC Training and Education Center focused on vectors and vector-borne disease education are performing a needs assessment survey to better understand how veterinary professionals engage with clients and communities on vector-borne disease education. As part of this needs assessment, you are being asked to complete a brief survey because of your experience in the field of veterinary care. We are focusing on veterinary professionals in the Mid-Atlantic and the Ohio River Valley region. Please take 10–15 minutes to complete the survey here: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1O0MN0X18YbJtIy. This effort will help us: Identify gaps in resources and training for veterinary professionals, Develop practical tools to support client communication on vector-borne diseases and Better understand the role of veterinary teams in protecting both animal and public health.
FDA approves first generic ketoprofen injectable for fever control in cattle with BRD
DVM360
The FDA has granted supplemental approval for ketoprofen injectable solution (KetoMed; Bimedia Animal Health Ltd) for the control of fever associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle, marking the first generic approval of a ketoprofen injectable for this indication.
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