Register now for NYS-VC-Check out the special events!
Register now at www.nysvc.org for the New York State Veterinary Conference, October 10-12, 2025 at Cornell University CVM! Co-hosted by the Cornell University CVM and NYSVMS, our conference features a diversity of species and professional development tracks with something for everyone. This year there are several special events.
Cornell Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship launches career services program
The Cornell Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship (CVBE) has introduced a new Career Services Program dedicated to supporting veterinary students at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. As part of the new program, the CVBE welcomed Robyn Leary, who will serve as a career services associate, providing personalized one-on-one career coaching and facilitating group workshops to help veterinary students navigate their academic and professional journeys. She will also lead the development of a comprehensive suite of resources designed to support students in their transition after graduation.
Revised AAHA accreditation standards discourage declawing, devocalization, ear cropping
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has issued “milestone” accreditation standards discouraging medically unnecessary ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing. Four new standards, approved by its board of directors, addressing the three procedures as well as microchipping.
USDA plans move from DC to regional agriculture hubs
AVMA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to reduce the USDA footprint in the Washington, D.C., area by relocating approximately 2,600 positions from D.C. to key agricultural regions across the country, while also consolidating operations and realigning its workforce. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the agency’s reorganization plan in a July 24 memorandum with stated aims of “improving effectiveness and accountability within the USDA while also reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs.”
Study suggests more mosquito vectors capable of spreading Japanese encephalitis virus
DVM360
A recent systematic review by Kansas State University in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service on Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vector and host competence found that at least 9 additional mosquito species may be potential vectors for JEV. The pathogen, which is transmitted via infected mosquitoes, affects many animals, including wild birds, horses, swine, and people.
Horse topline troubles
The Horse
Back pain and hind-end lameness are leading causes of poor performance in ridden horses, and the two might be more connected than you realize. In one study, researchers found that 74% of horses with back problems were also lame, and the back problems were concurrently diagnosed in 32% of the lame horses they evaluated.The authors concluded there was a strong association between equine lameness and back dysfunction in these horses.
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