Register now for NYS-VC-Integrative medicine series featured
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 is a hybrid event with onsite, online, and on-demand participation opportunities, so you can earn Continuing Education credit in a way that is most accessible to you! Once again there is the Integrative Medicine DeeDee Arrison Holistic & Integrative Wellness series.
Overdose dashboard brings real-time data to community
As overdoses from fentanyl and opioids continue to rise, many communities have created interactive overdose dashboards that show demographic, geographic and time trends in suspected overdoses and community resources to help with substance abuse. But there’s not much evidence to show that these dashboards effectively disseminate data and help public health officials make data-driven decisions, especially in rural areas.
Assessing small flock poultry welfare includes ensuring height-appropriate access to resources
Several continuing education sessions at AVMA Convention 2025 focused on animal welfare, including the veterinarian’s role in livestock production. Dr. Rocio Crespo, a professor of poultry health management at North Carolina State University (NCSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, presented “Welfare Considerations and Assessment in Small Poultry Flocks.” Dr. Crespo addressed specific ways to assess and improve poultry welfare in small flocks such as types of feed to nesting arrangements and bowl placement, noting that—unlike for many larger commercial facilities—there may not be supply chain–required audits for “backyard flocks.”
Monoclonal antibodies show promise as canine parvovirus treatment
Managing a canine parvovirus case can be time consuming and stressful for hospital staff members, not to mention the patient and owner. However, recent advances in monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy promise to make these cases significantly less challenging, says Dr. Chris George, medical affairs specialist at Elanco Animal Health.
US steps up response to screwworm threat
On August 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a declaration empowering the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World screwworm (NWS). There are currently no FDA-approved drugs for NWS in the United States, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said.
Viva Raw issues voluntary recall of two lots of dog and cat foods due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination
FDA
Viva Raw LLC, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination withSalmonellaandListeria monocytogenes. The recall is for Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken). SalmonellaandListeriacan affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Veterinary association makes first veterinary DEI publications permanently open access
DVM360
The first comprehensive publications on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine are now free and permanently accessible online, according to a news release by the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA). The collections, published by Elsevier, comprise “Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine,” Parts 1 and 2.
Solving the equine asthma riddle
The Horse
Equine asthma affects a variety of horses, but with a correct diagnosis horses with asthma can be more easily managed. But what causes equine asthma and what is the best way to treat it? Respiratory issues are second to musculoskeletal complications in horses, says Julia B. Montgomery, Med Vet, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM), associate professor in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
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