New requirements restrict the movement of livestock and pets from impacted areas to prevent spread of New World Screwworm and protect the New York Agricultural Industry
NYS Dept Ag & Markets
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) announced it has implemented new import requirements for all domestic animals coming into New York State to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS), following detections in Texas and New Mexico. AGM is restricting the movement of livestock and pets from impacted areas or suspected impacted areas to protect animal health and the agricultural industry in New York State. There have been no cases of NWS detected in New York.
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center hosts graduation for 62nd class of interns and residents, celebrating next generation of veterinary professionals
AMC
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) proudly celebrated its 62ndclass of over 50 interns and residents with a graduation and award ceremony on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Rockefeller University. These graduates now join thousands of veterinarians who have received training through AMC’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education, offering industry-leading educational opportunities in clinical veterinary medicine for over sixty years.
Cornell-led NIH grant will reveal how immune cells communicate in living tissues
Cornell University CVM
A $13.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a Cornell-led effort to reveal the long-standing mystery of how immune cells communicate within living tissues across time and space, which could shape new approaches for treating inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders and infections.
Is it a skull deformity or just a tiny dog?
Cornell University CVM
The skull shapes of the tiniest dog breeds can look very different from their larger brethren, posing a challenge for veterinarians attempting to separate problems from normal variation. A new study from researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) helps deepen the understanding of skull shapes within different sized dogs and draws a link between cranial and facial shapes, body weight and the risk of syringomyelia, a spinal condition common in some dog breeds.
UC-Santa Cruz, Bristol partner to offer pathway to COE-accredited veterinary school
AVMA
Graduates of the University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) now have a more direct route to earning a veterinary degree through a partnership with the University of Bristol Veterinary School in England. The new Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) in Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry program will allow five to 10 UCSC graduates to be accepted into Bristol’s BVSc program each academic year, according to the May 29 announcement. UCSC students who fulfill the admission requirements for the program may apply by September 15 for the fall 2027 intake at Bristol.
Federal rulemaking signals sweeping changes for accreditors like AVMA COE
AVMA
The Trump administration has pledged to shake up the nation’s higher education accreditation system, and as more details become available, it’s clear that many accrediting bodies—including the AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE)—will look different in the future. The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced on May 21 results from a negotiated rulemaking process that began in January. These proposed changes to recognition requirements for accreditors lay out who can or can’t be involved in accreditation, how students are evaluated and assessed, how accreditors will operate, and how they are reviewed by the department.
Handling the unruly patient
AVMA
Veterinary clinics are sanctuaries for healing, but they can also be intense, high-stress environments. Constant noise, high activity levels, and overwhelming sensory stimuli can unsettle even the calmest pets. Unruly behaviors—such as biting dogs or hissing cats—further heighten tension, making the clinic atmosphere less comforting, and potentially dangerous, for both animals and staff members. This combination of environmental stressors and unpredictable animal behavior can complicate treatment, prolong recovery, and impact the overall wellbeing of patients, experts say.
Caring for patients in crisis worldwide
DVM360
Colleen Lambo, DVM, PhD, MS (General Practice); and Gemma Campling, MRCVS, are veterinarians with kindred spirits. Both veterinarians have dedicated countless hours to providing animal care in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. Preventive medicine, emergency and critical care, wellness checkups, and assistance to pet owners in crisis are all part of their service work.
Feeding hard-keeping horses during summer
The Horse
Last summer we had a run of very hot temperatures, and my pleasure horse lost weight. I want to be proactive this year and maintain his weight, as well as minimize the risk of heat stress. What changes should I incorporate into his diet as summer approaches?
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