Stay up to date with the latest veterinary headlines from the American Veterinary Medical Association, updated automatically below.
- by AVMA News EditorDr. Michael Blackwell will receive the AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award this morning before the AVMA House of Delegates.
- by AVMA News EditorDr. Sandra Faeh, 2024-25 AVMA president, is giving her three President’s Awards during the President’s Reception tonight at AVMA Convention 2025 in Washington, D.C. This year’s recipients are Joanne Mazur, Dr. George Richards, and Dr. Joe Kinnarney.
- by AVMA News EditorThe Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration released a report that calls for revamping the U.S. animal health regulatory landscape.
- by AVMA News EditorDr. Lori Teller will accept the 2025 AVMA Award July 19 during the keynote at the AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Congress in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects.
- by AVMA News EditorDr. Shannon Bass will accept the 2025 AVMA Meritorious Service Award July 19 during the keynote for AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Congress in Washington, D.C. She is president of the North Carolina VMA.
- by AVMA News EditorMegan Leavey gave the keynote speech at AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress in Washington, D.C. The retired Marine Corporal’s journey speaks to the strength and impact of the human-animal bond.
- by AVMA News EditorTags equipped with GPS, Bluetooth, and QR codes are making it easier to locate missing pets but also open up owners to the possibilities of online scammers and data breaches.
- by AVMA News EditorThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act, championed by House and Senate Republicans and aligned with the Trump administration’s agenda, was passed by Congress July 3 and signed by the president the following day. It contains many student loan provisions of note.
- by AVMA News EditorAs New World screwworm creeps closer to the U.S. border, government officials are calling on veterinarians to remain vigilant against the flesh-eating parasite, familiarizing themselves about the signs of infestation.
- by AVMA News EditorBetter understanding the language of cats can improve feline health and veterinary care as well as strengthen the human-animal bond, according to University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Carlo Siracusa, who presented at AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress in Washington, D.C.