NYSVMS legislative wrap up
NYSVMS
The typical NYS legislative session begins in January and most of the focus is on the state budget until the new fiscal year starts April 1st; then the legislature’s focus shifts to non-fiscal issues until the session concludes in June. In 2026, the budget process lasted until the end of May, leaving only a short window of time for the legislature to focus on non-fiscal issues. The 2026 legislative session was the second year of the 2-year legislative session so all bills that were introduced in 2025 or 2026 “die” at the end of 2026 and will need to be reintroduced at the beginning of the 2027 session in January. Click here for the 2026 legislative wrap up.
Hospital welcomes new house officers
Cornell University CVM
Each year, the Cornell University Hospital for Animals welcomes a group of outstanding veterinarians to serve as hospital interns and residents across many of our services. These house officers will receive hands-on training for practice, clinical teaching and specialty-board eligibility. Referring veterinarians and clients will get a chance to interface with many of these faces throughout their time with us.
Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds
Cornell University CVM
Head bent over the anatomical specimen of a leg, Dr. Margret Lenfest cross-checked what she was seeing with ultrasound readouts while talking with colleagues about their training. “As residents at Cornell, we kept saying, we’re here, we’re doing this useful training, and more people should have this skillset,” Lenfest said. It was wishful thinking back then, but now that she’s returned to Cornell as an assistant clinical professor, it’s become a reality through MSKamp.
Sullivan elected AVMA Board chair, Bisol elected vice chair
AVMA
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) elected Dr. Richard “Dick” Sullivan of Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, as Board chair and Dr. Amanda Bisol of Skowhegan, Maine, as vice chair while meeting July 12 in Anaheim, California.
Willis, Bott announce candidacies for AVMA president-elect
AVMA
Drs. Sandy Willis and N. Isaac Bott officially launched their campaigns for 2027-28 AVMA president-elect at the AVMA House of Delegates’ regular annual session on July 10 in Anaheim, California. The candidates presented their respective qualifications for the office along with their campaign priorities.
Knapp in as AVMA president-elect, Boggier as vice president
AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) elected Dr. Robert Knapp, of Dublin, Ohio, as 2026-27 AVMA president-elect and Dr. Elizabeth Boggier, of Denville, New Jersey, as 2026-28 AVMA vice president (VP). Both candidates ran unopposed and were elected by unanimous consent on July 10, the final day of the House’s regular annual session, in Anaheim, California.
US launches pilot program to boost domestic production of veterinary drugs
Reuters
The U.S. FDA said it is launching a pilot program to encourage domestic manufacturing of animal health drugs and reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions. The health regulator’s Center for Veterinary Medicine said the initiative aims to prevent animal drug shortages.
What AI is really doing at your pet’s next vet visit, according to a veterinarian who is the AVMA’s president
Yahoo!
If you’ve taken your dog or cat to the vet recently, there’s a good chance artificial intelligence already played a role in their care, even if nobody mentioned it to you. From the moment a radiograph gets scanned to the notes typed into your pet’s chart, AI is reshaping the exam room. I sat down with Dr. Michael Q. Bailey to find out exactly what’s real, what’s hype, and what pet owners actually need to know.
When veterinary partnerships work (and when they don’t)
DVM360
For a growing segment of veterinarians, partnership feels like the logical next step. You find someone you trust, enjoy working with, and share a vision for the future with. Ownership allows you to divide responsibilities, share risk, and potentially build a stronger practice together.
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