Register now for Combining Equine Dental Radiography with Oral Exam Findings-Part 2 webinar
NYSVMS
Register now for the Veterinary Radiology Review: Combining Equine Dental Radiography with Oral Exam Findings presented by: Alexandra Wright, DVM, DAVDC on November 18th from 6:30-8 PM. This is Part 2 of a three-part series. This session will review pathology on equine dental radiographs and go over case examples of how dental radiographs complement the oral exam and guide treatment planning. Part 3 is on Dec 16th: Large Animal Dental Radiography Techniques and Cases.
NYSVMS announces full scholarships for Sabadoodle 90-Day Money Mentorship Program!
NYSVMS
Make 2025 the year you take control of your finances! Designed specifically for early-career veterinarians, this RACE-approved program (7.5 CE hours) offers personalized guidance through one-on-one mentoring sessions, helping you build confidence and clarity in managing your finances. In the mentorship, you’ll:
· Work directly with a student debt expert to understand federal loan updates and optimize your repayment strategy.
· Gain control of household cash flow and learn how and where to invest for the future.
NYSVMS is offering 10 full scholarships for this transformative program, running January 13 – April 13, 2025. Eligible participants must be NYSVMS members who graduated from veterinary school within the last 5 years. Time commitment: 1-2 hours per week. Application deadline is: December 15th. To learn more, go to: https://sabadoodle.com/.
NYSVMS recruiting for class of 2025 Power of 10
NYSVMS
NYSVMS is currently recruiting for the Power of 10 class of 2025. This is a national initiative designed to cultivate leadership capacity in grads 15 years or less from veterinary school who are current NYSVMS members and provide learning experiences that will enrich the individual and benefit the individual’s practice, community and profession. The program provides NYSVMS members with 4 leadership development sessions. NYSVMS provides the experts and covers all meeting and travel expenses for participants to attend sessions. The topics are: wellbeing, what to do when OPD knocks on your door, restructuring student debt and financial planning and the Insights Discovery program. Applications for the Power of 10 Class of 2025 are currently being accepted now through December 9th. The application is on the Recent Graduate page at: https://nysvms.org/graduate-membership/. For more information, please contact Stephanie Quirini at squirini@nysvms.org.
Drug targets for cancer treatment may help tackle tuberculosis
Cornell University CVM
Researchers have discovered a new way human cells defend against bacterial infection: a protein complex that slows down the growth of tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria in infected macrophages, a type of immune cells, and enables the cells to survive infection. The protein complex, known as GID/CTLH, was known to control the degradation of glucose in yeast. Researchers have previously targeted this complex to starve human cancer cells, which are notoriously glucose-hungry. Its role in antimicrobial defense was discovered through a screening that Dr. Nelson Simwela, a post-doc in the Russell lab did to find new biological targets to allow Mtb-infected cells to resist infection.
University celebrates top faculty for outstanding teaching, mentoring
Cornell University CVM
Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell’s highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced. The Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Awards honor teaching faculty in three categories who have a sustained record of commitment and excellence in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students.
Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue
AVMA
The percentage of U.S. household that own dogs and cats has increased steadily from 1991-2024. At the same time, many consumers have been getting more budget conscious as inflation has limited their spending power. For small animal practices, these trends have resulted in fewer product purchases and fewer patient visits, which Katelyn McCullock, AVMA chief economist, says are here to stay for 2025. During the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held virtually October 8-9, she also highlighted several macroeconomic factors impacting U.S. businesses and households, as well as the chances Americans will soon endure another recession.
NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services
AVMA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently announced it had awarded more than two dozen grants totaling $3.8 million to universities and veterinary practices working to address shortages of food animal veterinary services across the nation. On August 28, NIFA announced that it had awarded 25 Veterinary Services Grants Program (VSGP) awards: Education, Extension, and Training (EET) grants and Rural Practice Enhancement (RPE) grants.
New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process
AVMA
The first veterinary school in New Jersey is now enrolling students for its inaugural class after advancing toward becoming accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE). The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University announced that it received a letter of reasonable assurance from the council after meeting September 20-22 at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The decision is based on the AVMA COE’s comprehensive site visit that took place April 21-26 on Rowan’s campus in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, just south of Philadelphia.
Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership
AVMA
Mars announced changes to the leadership of two divisions within its $30 billion-plus Petcare business. Nefertiti “Nef” Greene, current president of Mars Science & Diagnostics, will move to the role of global president for Mars Veterinary Health in December. Katie Devine will become the new global president of the Science & Diagnostics division. Both will report to Loïc Moutault, president of Mars Petcare.
What is the real solution to fatigue and burnout in the veterinary industry?
DVM360
Burnout can affect any profession, but its impact on veterinary professionals and practices is particularly unique. To tackle it, we need to understand it thoroughly—and accept that burnout isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” problem that’s beyond our control.
How air quality impacts horse health
The Horse
Catastrophic environmental events such as wildfires that diminish air quality and affect horses’ breathing might seem beyond human influence. We do have control, however, over the equine management choices we make daily about feed, bedding, ventilation, exercise, and veterinary care. Many of these decisions and strategies can help horses breathe easier during times of both crisis and calm. Here’s what you should know about protecting your horse’s respiratory health.
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