The Board of Pharmacy Specialties announced veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program in a July 21 press release. The pathway recognizes that veterinary pharmacy requires specialized knowledge that extends beyond general pharmacy education and traditional human medicine. BPS is now calling for qualified veterinary pharmacists to serve on the inaugural … [Read more...]
Busy August for animal health pros ends in Kansas City
Complimentary By all reports from AVMA, Groomer Expo, SUPERZOO and the new WVC Nashville, animal health pros have renewed old contacts, made new ones, shared meals and beverages, and viewed the latest topics and products. Fetch KC takes place August 28 to 30 and the month is bookended by the KC Corridor’s 2026 Animal Health Summit August 31 to September 1. There’s still … [Read more...]
AVMA’s Jennifer Quammen, DVM, shares veterinary challenges with Steve Dale
Complimentary New AVMA president Jennifer Quammen, DVM, tackles some of the biggest issues facing pet owners and veterinary professionals today in this conversation with Steve Dale. They discuss why veterinary care costs continue to rise, whether corporate ownership and Wall Street are reshaping the profession and how credentialed vet techs can be used more … [Read more...]
Spectrum of care in veterinary medicine; the role of the veterinary nurse
Commentary Every week we see articles on various barriers to veterinary care. Cost consistently tops the list. Empowering veterinary professionals and clients to consider a wide range of treatment strategies, from technologically advanced and expensive to more traditional and less expensive, can potentially improve access to medical care all pets need, writes Julie Ann … [Read more...]
America’s future depends on the health of its animals
Animal health pros can use the positive messages from Holger Lehmann’s article. Each of us contributes to an infrastructure that sustains people, environments and the animals that support us. Take a minute from fighting the daily fires to appreciate all we do to provide the various segments of society. Lehmann writes, “When our agricultural and veterinary systems work as … [Read more...]
Table Talk: A candid conversation about accreditation
Accreditation is one of the most important and likely misunderstood topics facing veterinary medicine today. In this edition of Table Talk, Catherine Haskins welcomes Dr. Jim Lloyd and Mark Cushing for an honest, thoughtful discussion about what accreditation is, why it's receiving so much attention and what it could mean for the future of veterinary education and … [Read more...]
U.S. finds scrapie for first time in 5 years
APHIS has confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. This confirmed detection could push the earliest possible date for national scrapie-free status to approximately 2033. Source: Feedstuffs, August 3, 2026. Link. Classical scrapie is a fatal, degenerative prion disease of sheep and goats. Also see: National Scrapie Eradication Program, … [Read more...]
College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University welcomes first class
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University is preparing to open its doors and welcome the first class of students for orientation starting Thursday, August 6th, with classes beginning Wednesday, August 12th. Source: NEA Report, July 28, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health issues nationwide recall of two lots of Adequan® Canine and two lots of Adequan® I.M. due to visible glass fiber material in the product
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during … [Read more...]
Animal Health Institute announces its officers and executive committee
The Animal Health Institute's Board of Directors recently elected Jamie Brannan of Zoetis as board chair and Brad McCollum of Ceva as vice-chair for the 2026-28 term. Joseph N. Huff, president of Colorado Serum Company, was elected to another term as treasurer. Richard R. DeLuca Jr., executive vice president and president of Merck Animal Health, continues as immediate past … [Read more...]
U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes
States continue a years-long trend in legislating workplace noncompetition agreements, for the most part placing limits on their use — some sweeping, some modest. Yet, a small but growing number adopt limits that apply to veterinarians. * Laws adopted this year in Washington and Utah free veterinarians from the employer restrictions, which prevent employees who leave their … [Read more...]
Debunking the myths of distributive veterinary education
Distributive clinical education is no longer an experimental approach but a well-established model that prepares graduates for contemporary veterinary practice, writes Stacy Anderson DVM, Ph.D., DACVS-LA. Addressing some of the misconceptions that persist, she says the available evidence and graduates’ success demonstrate that high-quality clinical education can occur outside … [Read more...]
FDA releases NARMS Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The newly released the NARMS Strategic Plan: 2026-2030 marks the 30th anniversary of the NARMS program. The plan is anchored in three themes that reflect a commitment to improve and expand antimicrobial resistance monitoring and data sharing, plus translate decades of surveillance data into actionable research and evidence-based policy. Source: Feedstuffs, July 24, 2026. … [Read more...]
Signed, but misunderstood: the employment contract problem HR must fix
Good read A new survey <Link> found that 31 percent of respondents were unaware of specific provisions in their employment agreement, including non-competes, non-solicitation clauses, arbitration requirements and intellectual property assignment language, terms that can shape where they work next, how disputes get resolved and who owns their ideas. Whether the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 6, 2026
In this week’s FastBites: IBPSA on the road: see the dates and locations Legislative updates from the U.S., Canada and the European Union Webinar: Staffing systems to protect your business, July 30th. Registration <Link> Travel advisory: New World Screwworm. Advise clients to check on requirements using USDA’s searchable database of individual state … [Read more...]
IRS announces standard mileage rate increases for the second half of 2026
The IRS is increasing its standard mileage rates midyear, citing recent increases in fuel prices. The revised rates apply to eligible transportation expenses paid or incurred on or after July 1, 2026. Source: Forbes, July 13, 2026. Link. Beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck will be: 76 cents per … [Read more...]
CVS announces new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Health announced Tuesday that CVS Pharmacy is now dispensing select prescription medications for dogs and cats, including antibiotics, allergy medications, flea and tick treatments, insulin and pain relievers, making it easier for pet owners to access medications for their animals. Source: ABC News, July 21, 2026. Link. Eligible pet prescriptions can also take advantage … [Read more...]
Private equity ownership of clinics draws scrutiny (video)
Geoff Bennett sets the stage for this content, saying, “As veterinary care prices rise, attention is turning to a major shift in the industry: private equity firms and large corporations buying up veterinary practices across the country.” Commentary The dialogue here is yet another public-facing discussion of price, ownership and practice objectives that animal owners are … [Read more...]
Minimum wage rate increases took effect July 1st: Interactive location tracker
A wave of minimum wage increases took effect July 1, raising base pay across multiple states, cities and counties. Attorneys advise employers to verify the rate for each work location, not the company headquarters, since local ordinances govern where the work is performed. The tipped-wage complexity deserves a second look for the same reason. Source: HR Executive, July 6, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 9, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 2, 2026. Link. Most read posts from July 2, 2026 AHD Bulletin – Choose thriving. Link. Pet owners seeking help sooner; telehealth becoming the first step. Link. A new framework for assessing dog bite risk. Link. Behavior and health problems during short-distance transport. Link. Pet vaccine … [Read more...]
Pet vaccine compliance important to groomers
Groomers aren’t just haircutters. We care for dogs. We are paid to be professional with the pets we care for, which makes vaccination compliance an important detail of any grooming business, asserts Jennifer Bishop Jenkins. She references legal and insurance considerations, specifically noting zoonotic risks from rabies and leptospirosis. Source: Groomer to Groomer, July … [Read more...]
SSDD does not produce different results
Commentary Same strategy different decade does not remove the barriers that undermine purpose <Link>. This theme supports the recent assertions from Gershon Alaluf DVM, MBA, DBA, about challenges in veterinary medicine <Link>, who says, “Veterinary medicine takes the most fit among us and makes them feel like the misfits.” Over the next few weeks, Alaluf … [Read more...]
Florida’s new veterinary prescription law takes effect July 1st. Here’s what you need to do.
A new Florida state law requires veterinarians to formally inform clients of their right to fill prescriptions at a pharmacy of their choosing rather than purchasing medication directly from the clinic. The law creates specific disclosure, documentation and signage requirements that every Florida practice must have in place before the effective date. Source: Vet Candy, June … [Read more...]
Review: Common ectoparasites of backyard chickens
Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, DACZM, reviews the most common ectoparasites of backyard hens and treatment options in the U.S., noting laws regarding the treatment of food animals vary from country to country. Source: Veterinary Practice News, March 18, 2026. Link. Clinicians who treat chickens in the United States are strongly encouraged to review rules and regulations for … [Read more...]
Iowa officials moves decisively to contain 1st pseudorabies case in more than 20 years
Pseudorabies, a herpes virus, was officially eradicated in 2004 in commercial herds but remains endemic in feral swine populations. An April 30th detection in Iowa involved five boars in a small commercial herd with fewer than 100 animals. A direct trace-back shows the five positive boars were part of a shipment received several months ago from an outdoor “transitional” herd in … [Read more...]
Champions of Animal Health is theme for upcoming KC Animal Health Summit
Mark your calendars and register for the 2026 KC Animal Health Summit. The Summit features a robust lineup of sessions, panels and networking opportunities where top industry voices speak on the forces redefining animal health while competing early-stage companies take the stage in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition. Event details Date: August 31 to September … [Read more...]
NASC proposes Animal Health Supplement Act for regulatory clarity
The National Animal Supplement Council has proposed a federal law that would establish a statutory category for animal health supplements. Named the Animal Health Supplement Act it would formally define animal health supplements as products intended for structure/function use only; meaning disease claims would remain prohibited. Source: PETFOOD Industry, May 6, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 30, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 23, 2026. Link. Miss something? Here’s a link to all of April 2026 AHD posts. Link. ========================== The hardest-working staff at the airport? These two good boys. Source: The Washington Post, April 26, 2026. Link. Five days a week, and sometimes weekends, the herding dogs punch the clock … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 13, 2026
In this week’s Fast Bites: Pet industry surveys from a) Australia , b) Canada, and c) United Kingdom Legislative updates from a) New York, b) New Jersey, and c) Iowa Source: IBPSA, April 13, 2026. Link. Also see: Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 9th. Link. Personal responsibility, leadership maturity, the power of introverts, emotional support animals, and … [Read more...]
USDA seeks public input on updating dog welfare regulations; Comment period extended to April 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments, scientific dat, and stakeholder input to help determine whether updates are needed to federal regulations governing the humane care of dogs. These standards, which apply to licensed breeders and other regulated entities under the Animal Welfare Act, have not had a major … [Read more...]