This year’s NYS-VC features a track for LVTs!
Register now 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’s LVT track features guest speaker is Kenichiro Yagi MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM).
Nominations for 2025 NYSVMS Awards due by July 31st
The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form and include the nominee’s resume as well as a letter of recommendation. These nominations are then reviewed by the NYSVMS Awards Committee for the awards listed below. The committee chair then presents its recommendations to the executive board which gives final approval. Nominations for the 2025 Awards are being accepted now through July 31, 2025. For the nomination form and description of the award categories, go to: https://nysvms.org/awards/.
College awards RED scholarship to 2025 cohort
Now in its fourth year of funding, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine continues the RED (Reducing Educational Debt) program, awarding three new D.V.M. students tuition-free education for their final two years of their educational program. Our latest cohort shares their background and plans for their future in veterinary medicine.
Pet food claims, sow housing, cat declawing policies go before AVMA House
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will vote on proposed updates to several AVMA policies, including the Association’s Model Veterinary Practice Act, when the HOD regular annual session convenes July 17-18 in Washington, D.C. Incoming AVMA president Dr. Michael Bailey will preside over the session, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress. On the first day of the session, delegates will forgo the usual Veterinary Information Forum, and instead, meet with their federal representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for AVMA’s legislative priorities.
AVMF increases disaster grants to support veterinary community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), the charitable arm of the AVMA, has expanded its donor-backed disaster relief grant program to better support veterinary professionals affected by hurricanes, wildfire, floods, and other emergencies. AVMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help animals and those who care for them following these devastating events. Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMF board of directors, said, “Given the frequency of natural disasters, we wanted to provide more support to our members and those within the veterinary community. Many of our donors support disaster relief, and we decided we could increase our support when people need it the most.”
WOAH urges investment in vaccines as defense against growing disease threats
The first global assessment of animal health warns that infectious diseases are spreading into new territories, placing a growing strain on public health, food security, and ecosystems worldwide. Released May 23 by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE),“The State of the World’s Animal Health 2025” [https://www.woah.org/en/the-state-of-the-worlds-animal-health/]provides a review of the shifting landscape of animal disease and its wider implications. The report notes the appearance of familiar diseases, many with a viral etiology, in unfamiliar places, including the re-emergence of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Europe and the spread of African swine fever to Sri Lanka, the latter traveling more than 1,100 miles from the nearest outbreaks.
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unapproved CBD products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has issued warning letters to three pet companies accused of selling unapproved cannabis-derived products: Bailey’s Wellness, Holista, and House of Alchemy-Hamet & Love. The warning letters, issued April 7, were for promoting cannabidiol (CBD) products for use in animals that the FDA has not approved as safe and effective for their intended use under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The letters address marketing for various CBD-containing products —including oils, chews, and pellets—that suggest unproven benefits across websites and social media.
Why dairy farmers were surprised by bird flu cases in their herds
On Monday we followed flocks of wild birds to learn how new strains of avian influenza emerge and spread. Today we’re headed out to pasture to check out the next link in the chain from shorebird to human: poultry and dairy farms.
Guiding pet owners through the cancer journey: The general practitioner’s role
DVM360
A cancer diagnosis for a beloved pet can be an overwhelming experience for pet owners. As general practitioners, you are often the first point of contact, the ones delivering the news and helping families navigate their options. Although all cancer cases may benefit from referral to a specialist, some are more critically time sensitive than others. Additionally, referring the client to the right specialist can significantly affect the pet’s outcome.
Antioxidants and equine joints: What the science says
The Horse
Antioxidants come up frequently in preventive health discussions—for both humans and animals. As horse owners we might feel bombarded with advice about supplementing with antioxidants to support equine health. Many owners believe sport horses need antioxidant supplements to prevent joint issues. The theory: Antioxidants protect joints under stress, reducing wear and tear from exercise.
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