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. Limited-Time NYSVMS Member Bonus – for the month of May Only! NYSVMS members can save even more on conference registration this May. For a limited time, enjoy an additional 10% off our already discounted member rate by using code NYSVMS10 at checkout. Join us October 9–11, 2026, and take advantage of this exclusive offer available in the month of May only. 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.
Preview of Catskills Veterinary hospital
Mid Hudson News
“I cannot put words into how I would describe how exciting this is,” Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio, NYSVMS Past President, said that seeing the animal hospital nearing completion is like a dream come true. “This is a 30-year project in the making of what I was hoping to build in Sullivan County for a very long time, and so to have this and what I’ve been planning for, for the last 30 plus years of working in animal hospitals and wanting to be a veterinarian, it’s just amazing.” His partner and co-owner, Daniela Carbone, said they are outgrowing their current location, which created the need for the new hospital.
Counselors embedded in 911 call centers benefit police, the public
Cornell University CVM
When behavioral health clinicians at 911 call centers answer mental health and substance abuse calls, it not only reduces arrests, involuntary psychiatric detentions and use of force, but also enables police officers to spend more time ensuring public safety, according to new Cornell research. It is the first study to analyze the effectiveness of embedding clinicians directly in a 911 call center. The research published April 20 in the Journal of Psychiatric Services.
Growing risk of pet parasites means year-round prevention essential, CAPC says
AVMA
The expanding geography of parasites means a new era of year-round risk, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) says. The 2026 CAPC Pet Parasite Forecast projects continued expansion of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and heartworm nationwide—including to areas once considered low or moderate risk.
New rapid response grant targets emerging agricultural threats
AVMA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has launched a competitive grant program to combat emerging pest and disease threats to the nation’s agriculture and food supply. The Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems grant was developed to deploy timely, science-based strategies and to fill information gaps during and after serious threats.
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center celebrates 62nd graduating class of its internship program
AMC NY
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) proudly celebrates the achievements of its 62nd class of interns as they continue to advance their careers in veterinary medicine. Since 1963, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education has trained thousands of veterinarians and has decades of success in supporting interns through the match process, with 95% of AMC interns who apply through the match obtaining a position in either a specialty internship or residency.
Study maps cancer genes in cats, finding remarkable similarities to human cancers
DVM360
Domestic cats have long occupied a curious blind spot in cancer research. Despite being one of the world’s most common companion animals, the mutations behind feline tumors have remained largely uncharacterized, until now. A large-scale genomic study published February 19 in Science has produced the first comprehensive map of the feline oncogenome, identifying key similarities between cancer-driving mutations in cats and humans and pointing to potential targets for treatment in both species.
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The Horse
Rhodococcus equiis a hardy bacterium that lives in the soil and horse feces. It replicates in horse manure, so on densely stocked farms such as breeding operations, the environment can become heavily contaminated. When the bacterium becomes aerosolized—primarily due to environmental factors such as wind, dry conditions, and soil disturbances—foals can inhale it, potentially becoming infected.
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