AVMA’s Council on Education Cites Federal Pressure in Controversial Decision to Eliminate Diversity Reporting Requirements
In a move that has sent ripples through the veterinary education community, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) announced on March 19, 2025, that veterinary colleges will no longer be required to report on or comply with accreditation standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As women now comprise over 60% of veterinarians, and more than 85% of veterinary students, the Council on Education's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements raises questions about the profession's commitment to inclusivit
The Flesh-Eating Parasite Creeping Toward the U.S.—And Why Vets Are the Only Ones Who Can Stop It
A dangerous flesh-eating parasite is inching closer to the United States—and veterinarians may be the last line of defense.
The New World screwworm (NWS), a deadly fly whose larvae consume the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, has breached a once-reliable barrier in Panama and is rapidly moving north. Now, animal health officials warn that U.S. veterinarians must be ready to detect and respond before the parasite spreads unchecked.
Veterinarians Are Some of the Most Trusted Professionals—So Why Do Half of Them Feel Unappreciated?
New Global Survey Reveals a Disconnect Between Pet Owners and Veterinary Professionals
Veterinarians are among the most trusted professionals in the world. According to a new 2025 survey, 94% of animal owners say they appreciate veterinary professionals, and 91% recognize them as essential to society. But there's a problem—only 49% of veterinarians feel that appreciation.
Dog Beats Cancer Odds After Successful Completion of Clinical Trial
In February 2023, Lola, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was diagnosed with oral melanoma, an aggressive cancer in her mouth that had already spread to her lungs. Lola’s veterinarian told her owner, Allison Roth, that Lola most likely had less than six months to live. She was referred to the Oncology Service at the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for treatment options.
Shocking Move: Top Mexican Vet School Drops U.S. Accreditation!
In a surprising turn for international veterinary education, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine—often hailed as the oldest veterinary school in the Western Hemisphere—has voluntarily withdrawn from accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education (COE), effective at the end of 2025.
Zoetis Equine Launches the “Buy Less Dewormer” Campaign
Zoetis Inc., the world’s leading animal health company, has launched an awareness campaign encouraging horse owners to rethink their deworming practices and potentially buy less dewormer. The campaign comes after updated 2024 deworming guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and growing concern around widespread anthelmintic resistance.