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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. Be sure to check out this year’s exhibitors to see the latest products and services.
Alumni Spotlight: Katie Seeley ’07, DVM ’11, PhD, DACZM, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Katie Seeley ’07, DVM ’11, PhD, DACZM knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. “Growing up in New York State, Cornell University was always the gold standard for me,” she recalls. While earning her undergraduate degree in communication from Cornell, she completed the prerequisites for veterinary school and later graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011.
Veterinary AI meeting looks for clinical value in data
In terms of artificial intelligence, the veterinary profession has progressed from experiencing a data shortage to a shortage of usable outputs. Miel Hostens, a professor with Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, says, “Data generation is not an issue anymore. The challenge is what to do with the data.” He gave a keynote talk at Cornell’s second Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 2.0) May 16-18, which drew 130 attendees to Ithaca, New York, and more than 80 virtual participants from 23 countries. To broaden access, meeting organizers provided free virtual admission to participants from low- and middle-income countries.
USDA announces plan to address rural, federal veterinary shortages
AVMA
Rural areas are struggling more than ever to find and keep veterinarians. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined nearly every U.S. state has at least one rural or livestock-producing region lacking adequate veterinary services. In addition, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspect Service (APHIS) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) rely on veterinarians to protect livestock and poultry from diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza and the New World screwworm and protect public health by ensuring the wholesomeness of meat and poultry.
FDA notifies pet owners that tests show H5N1 contamination in certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats
FDA
Following up on a case of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a cat, testing performed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local public health and agriculture partners, and federal partners suggests a link between the strain of H5N1 virus detected in the cat and in certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats, a product the cat consumed before falling ill. FDA is sharing information about the testing for public awareness.
AAHA announces new One Health guidelines
DVM360
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced the release of its 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships. These guidelines are a historic milestone because it is the first set of guidelines that bring human and veterinary medical professionals together to create a roadmap for collaboration.
5 common horse feeding mistakes
The Horse
Every day, multiple times a day, you feed your horse. It’s part of the lifestyle of owning horses, and we’ve all learned to appreciate the smell of freshly baled hay and molasses-flavored grain before we’ve had our own morning coffee. And while you certainly take feeding your horse seriously, it’s easy to overlook some keys to success. Below, we’ll talk about five common mistakes you might be making and how to rectify the situation to improve your horse’s gut health and overall well-being.
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