NYSVMS signs letter supporting the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act
NYSVMS has signed a letter by AVMA supporting the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act. The bill is slated to be reintroduced next week. Congress is urged to pass the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act to bolster access to veterinary care for livestock and poultry (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, chickens, turkeys, meat goats, dairy goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, aquaculture, farmed deer and elk, etc.). Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).
Federal Student Loan Update: Court Order Creates Uncertainty
Are you confused about your federal student loan repayment? You’re not alone. A recent federal court order has paused recertification for all income-driven repayment plans while the court examines whether the Department of Education overstepped its authority in creating income-driven forgiveness programs (ICR, PAYE, and SAVE). This pause is affecting borrowers unevenly—those facing immediate recertification deadlines are experiencing the most disruption. With the final court ruling uncertain, many veterinarians are left with questions about their loan management strategy. NYSVMS is here to help. If you have a burning question about your federal student loans, login to your NYSVMS.org account, click “Contact Us” and submit a ticket for staff support. Your questions will help us develop targeted resources to assist all members navigating this evolving situation.
NYSVMS signs joint statement of support for the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
NYSVMS signed a joint statement of support drafted by AVMA urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R. 1266/ S. 545), to address the emerging threat of illicit xylazine while preserving access veterinarians and their clients need to the critically important animal drug. Illicit xylazine has increasingly been found across the country mixed with fentanyl and other narcotics. This potent drug combination poses grave human health and safety risks. In veterinary medicine, xylazine is an important prescription sedative used to facilitate the safe handling and treatment of many species and is particularly important for use in cattle, horses, wildlife, and research species. In cattle, there is no practical alternative for sedation.
Cornell CVBE hosting webinar-Harnessing AI for better animal health March 25th
Cornell CVBE hosting webinar-Harnessing AI for Better Animal Health: Innovations in Clinical and Population Veterinary Medicine on March 25th. Join us for our CVBE Spark Talk with Dr. Parminder Basran and Dr. Renata Ivanek on Tuesday, March 25 from Noon-1:00 pm.
Forever young: Cornell helps aging dogs increase their quality of life
A “TUG” test for dogs might sound like a game of tug-of-war, but it’s actually a new assessment veterinarians are using to evaluate the mobility of their senior canine patients. TUG stands for “timed up and go.” It’s a test derived from human medicine, timing how long it takes someone to get up from a chair, walk a distance, turn around and sit back down. Chris Frye, D.V.M. ’11, section chief of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, is senior author on a paper in the American Journal of Veterinary Research that establishes TUG as the first practical and reliable functional test of canine geriatric mobility.
Cornell Equine advancing research, training and community for horse health
A new Cornell initiative aims to make a positive impact on horses worldwide. Cornell Equine is a university-wide collaboration between equine researchers, educators, practitioners and athletes at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Cornell University Athletics and was launched at the end of 2024.
Specialty, primary veterinarians navigate evolving relationship as demand continues to grow
Veterinary medicine has become increasingly complex in recent years. With over 22 specialty organizations and 46 veterinary specialties recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), referrals have become integral to providing comprehensive care. Despite the greater prevalence of advanced veterinary medicine, most pet owners are not prepared for specialty care, with over half admitting limited knowledge about it. That’s according to a survey of just over 300 pet owners published last year by Synchrony, a consumer financial services company, for Care Credit.
WOAH launches website to drive global dialogue on animal health
AVMA
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as the OIE) in January launched a website that aims to promote understanding of key animal health, animal welfare, and veterinary issues from around the world. The Animal Echo presents a blend of scientific articles and blog posts written by experts in animal, public, and environmental health, according to a January 24 statement from WOAH. Additionally, the site aims to promote the sharing of insights and experience to encourage thought leadership in the animal health sector, while also spotlighting voices from within the WOAH.
Research may lead to earlier identification of GI disease in dogs
DVM360
Signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease before they develop symptoms have been found by Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) investigators. Results of the study, published in theJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, showed changes in several biomarkers used to identify preclinical inflammatory bowel disease in healthy soft-coated wheaten terriers.
Rationing hay for horses with metabolic problems
The Horse
My easy-keeper horse had laminitis a few years ago, and ever since then I have controlled his hay intake to ensure he maintains an adequate body condition score. My concern is his hay ration does not last him 24 hours, even with a hay net. I have heard that horses should not go without hay, therefore I am wondering what management tactics could help his hay last longer? And should I be concerned when his hay runs out?
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