Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA

01/25/2025

It's Spotlight Saturday! ✨

Learn how veterinary schools are preparing students to play a critical role in animal welfare: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.12.0792

01/24/2025

The AVMA Council on Education (COE) now has federal approval to include distance learning within its scope of recognition. The COE made the request on January 8 and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) approved it immediately.

Upon COE development and approval of new policies and procedures related to distance education, the council will provide additional guidance on new requirements and expectations for the veterinary colleges that it accredits.

The AVMA Council on Education (COE) can now accredit distance learning programs following U.S. Department of Education approval. The COE is developing policies and gathering input to ensure quality standards are met for distance education at veterinary colleges.

01/24/2025

Subcutaneous peri-incisional liposomal bupivacaine did not decrease the need for opioids following soft tissue surgical procedures at a single referral institution with multimodal analgesic protocols.

Learn more: jav.ma/lb2

01/23/2025

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) held its 128th annual meeting from October 10-16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The USAHA seated new officials and presented awards, including its USAHA Federal Partnership Award to Dr. Steve Olsen.

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) held its 128th annual meeting from October 10-16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The USAHA presented awards and seated new officials.

01/23/2025

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) held its 67th annual meeting from October 10-16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAVLD seated new officials and presented awards, including its E.P. Pope Award to Dr. Kristy Pabilonia.

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) held its 67th annual meeting from October 10-16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAVLD presented awards and seated new officials.

01/23/2025

Direct venipuncture and immediate sample processing are recommended to ensure accurate PCV results.

Learn more: jav.ma/hemodilution

01/22/2025

Hear from Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier how JAVMA and AJVR are moving away from an overreliance on P values: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.263.2.143

01/22/2025

Our top trending article from last week was "Particulate matter from wildfire smoke in northern Colorado appears to be associated with conjunctivitis in dogs": https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.05.0356 👁

Preventive measures (eg, use of eyewash, artificial tears, or eye protection) for dogs that are exposed to wildfire smoke could be instituted to decrease the risk of ocular irritation. 👁

Learn more: jav.ma/conjunctivitis

01/22/2025

The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 15 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for 2025, including a focused site visit at Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine in February and a consultative site visit at Midwestern University-Downers Grove College of Veterinary Medicine in May.

The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 15 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for 2025.

01/22/2025

It's "What Is Your Diagnosis?" Wednesday!

Test your theriogenology knowledge to predict parturition in a 3-year-old female Labrador Retriever that was presented for breeding management and artificial insemination: jav.ma/therio

Article contributed by Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

01/21/2025

Dr. Dani Rawin wants veterinarians to feel as comfortable talking about finances with clients as they are about talking about treatment options.

“We don’t always have to match their level emotionally when having these conversations,” said Dr. Rawin, founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, a mentorship-focused organization supporting new and early-career veterinarians. “After all, you forfeit the right to practice medicine if you don’t bring in funding to practice veterinary medicine.”

She and financial consultant Martin Traub-Werner presented “Navigating Veterinary Practice Finances: Bridging the Gap Between Compassion and Capital” on January 9 at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.

Dr. Dani Rawin and financial consultant Martin Traub-Werner presented “Navigating Veterinary Practice Finances: Bridging the Gap Between Compassion and Capital” on January 9 at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.

01/21/2025

Wellbeing is not about being your best self but doing what is best for yourself, says Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an education and psychology instructor.

Most people approach managing their wellbeing on a physical or emotional dimension, but the best approach involves tending to eight dimensions, which she outlined in her talk. Doing so also creates the ability to become more resilient.

She gave more insights and tools, including five pillars of everyday resilience, during the keynote “Everyday Resiliency: How to Master Working and Living Well” on January 10 at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, EdD, an education and psychology instructor, gave insights into resiliency and share tools for wellbeing during the keynote “Everyday Resiliency: How to Master Working and Living Well” on January 10 at the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.

01/21/2025

Owner-reported intervertebral disc disease is impacted by demographic and lifestyle factors such as breed status, daily active time, and staircase use.

Learn more: jav.ma/ivdd1

01/20/2025

Pretreatment of cats with the anxiolytic medications gabapentin or alprazolam significantly increased sedation levels before and after IM administration of acepromazine and buprenorphine, compared to placebo.

Learn more: jav.ma/gabaovh

01/19/2025

Initial blood lead level, in conjunction with species, clinical signs, and radiographic changes, can help guide clinical decision-making for avian patients with lead toxicosis. 🦅

Open access article: jav.ma/lead

01/18/2025

It's Spotlight Saturday! ✨

Learn how Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine offers a unique opportunity for veterinary professionals to advance their careers with the US’s only Master’s in Veterinary Education (MVEd) and Certificate in Veterinary Education (CVEd): https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.12.0768

01/17/2025

Introducing the February 2025 JAVMA cover art! 🐈🎨

“Gus Gus” (20 in x 24 in; acrylic on canvas) was created by Shannon Noyes, RVT, in 2022.

Born in Olean, New York, Shannon Noyes Pet Portraits received her Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Science Technology at the State University of New York at Delhi in 2000. She has since worked in busy emergency and specialty hospitals in both New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area. When she isn’t working as a veterinary nurse, Ms. Noyes enjoys painting quasirealistic portraits of pets, like this portrait of her friend’s cat, Gus Gus. She also fosters for the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, frequently taking in the most seriously ill kittens. Ms. Noyes currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and 5 rescue cats.

01/17/2025

Ocular examinations are important in animals undergoing aural surgeries in order to reveal ocular abnormalities that could require follow-up care or lead to vision-threatening conditions. 👁

Learn more: jav.ma/ocularexam