The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) hosted the third annual Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 3.0) this past weekend, May 29-31, 2026. This hybrid event welcomed experts from over 20 universities and companies from 28 states across the United States, and 13 countries worldwide. Conference co-chair Renata Ivanek, Ph.D.’08, professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, described the conference as “An outstanding, one-of-a-kind event.”
Major student loan changes taking effect soon
AVMA
The Trump administration is preparing to roll out major changes to repayment plan options for federal student loans over the next two years. On May 1, the U.S. Education Department (ED) published final regulations, detailing how it will implement provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the Trump administration is rebranding as the “Working Families Tax Cuts Act.”
AVMA statement understanding accreditation changes
AVMA
The AVMA offers this letter first and foremost to assure the veterinary profession of our strong and ongoing commitment to supporting accreditation of colleges/schools of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology programs. We understand that misinformation has been circulating regarding proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Education regulations, and we believe it is essential to provide accurate information and appropriate context. We urge the academic community to rely on factual, verified information and not to feel pressured to take premature action regarding accreditation until proposed revisions are clearly stated, finalized, and fully interpreted.
AVMA issues guidance on treating screwworm myiasis in pets
AVMA
The AVMA has released a new online resource for veterinary teams managing New World screwworm (NWS) infestation (myiasis) in companion animals. Additional resources are anticipated as the U.S. deals with a recent incursion of the deadly parasite. New World Screwworm (NWS) in Companion Animals: Evaluation and Response provides guidance in recognizing and responding to a companion animal that presents with clinical signs of NWS myiasis.
HISA urges wearables, veterinary list reforms
AVMA
The U.S. horse racing industry continues to make strides in safety. The rate of fatal injury in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts among racetracks participating in the Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database (EID). This marks a 3.6% decrease from 2024 and a 47% decrease since the first statistics were published from the EID in 2009.
NWS inquiries on travel of animals
USDA APHIS
All NWS related travel restrictions as relayed to USDA APHIS by US trading partners are being noted on the USDA APHIS webpages: APHIS International Regulations (IRegs) for non-pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/live-animal-export, APHIS International Pet Travel website for pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export#modal-link-cdc-alert-export. APHIS is still working with many trading partners, including Mexico, to clarify the restrictions/updated requirements. The USDA APHIS webpages will be updated just as soon as new information is received. They are asking that people not contact the USDA APHIS offices for additional information about country-specific restrictions, because USDA-APHIS doesn’t have additional information beyond what is posted to their webpages. USDA APHIS wants to emphasize that they are working quickly as possible with US trading partners and they appreciate patience and understanding as they work through complex issues.
The human-animal bond was built on parasite control
DVM360
A client walks into the clinic with their dog. Their jeans appear black. Not denim black, moving black. Fleas. Thousands of moving fleas. Back in the 1980s, we used to joke that the fleas carried the dog into the exam room, not the other way around. But honestly, it wasn’t really funny.
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