'There are parts of the U.S. where it does seem like we’re getting more calls and more reports': Six deaths from rabies have been reported over the last 12 months in the U.S., the highest number in years, according to the CDC.

'Each of you aspires to serve, & today marks the beginning of that service': AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey delivered the keynote at Rowan University's stethoscope ceremony, welcoming the inaugural class to New Jersey’s first veterinary medicine school.

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The AVMA and our partners continue to work with stakeholders across the nation to share our concerns about the dangers of an insufficiently trained midlevel practitioner and why it will put the lives of animals at risk. See the latest on our efforts:

The AVMA is offering $1,000 awards for 10 AVMA members to develop their leadership potential at the 2026 AVMA VLC. To qualify, applicants must have graduated within the last five years. Applications must be received by October 1. Apply today:

The AAHA has issued “milestone” accreditation standards discouraging medically unnecessary ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing. Four new standards, approved by its board of directors, were announced on July 22.

As we recognize and celebrate the American worker on #LaborDay, we want to send a special shoutout to all the emergency and large animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and all others working today to keep our animals safe and healthy.

A handful of West Nile Virus cases across Minnesota began Aug. 11 when the Board of Animal Health received a report of an unvaccinated Kittson County horse testing positive for WNV, marking the first confirmed equine detection in Minnesota this year.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Thursday a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit to Mississippi State University.

Fifteen veterinary students presented cutting-edge research findings in the recent annual Summer Veterinary Student Research Program (SVSRP) presentations at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

Michigan's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 2025 has been found in a domestic horse in Benzie County. State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an unvaccinated horse.

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® is accepting public comments on proposed changes to some of its educational skills for accredited veterinary technology education programs. Comments are due no later than Oct. 15.

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A local Arizona organization, PUP Outreach, is offering its first mobile veterinary clinic for unhoused pets in Pima County, providing free care, vaccines, and supplies. 13 News talked with Dr. Kwane Stewart, from Project Street Vet, who was volunteering.

We are continuing in our #MyVetLife “Snapshots” series this week, and talking to Dr. Kenneth Ford, who graduated in 2010 and is a small animal and exotics practitioner. We loved hearing about his lessons learned in practice. Listen to the full episode:

Rabies alert in South Carolina: Three people were exposed to a rabid cat in the Timmonsville area, according to the SCDPH. Those who were exposed were referred to their healthcare provider. There have been 58 total cases statewide this year.

The USDA wants to reduce their 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.

FDA officials approved a generic gamithromycin injectable solution for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle.

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The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced a commitment to new actions to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join the USDA in their role to protect ranchers, animals and our food supply.

Abstracts are now being considered for #AVMA2026, taking place on July 10-14 in Anaheim, California. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Convention Education Program Committee. Submission are due October 3 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Submit an abstract:

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