Key 2026 regulatory updates for veterinary controlled substances including xylazine scheduling legislation, state patchwork regulations, DEA telemedicine extensions, and essential compliance requirements.
New research confirms wild dolphins develop the same brain pathology as human Alzheimer's patients, and environmental toxins may be accelerating it.
Answers to the most searched questions about screwworm prevention: how long ivermectin protects cattle, dosing for newborn calves, and the difference between FDA EUA and conditional approval.
FDA issues first Emergency Use Authorization for IVOMEC injection to prevent New World Screwworm in cattle, as Texas declares statewide disaster with nearly 5,000 cases across the Mexican border.
Researchers at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine discovered that rete ridges, the microscopic structures anchoring skin layers, form after birth and are driven by BMP signaling. The breakthrough came from studying pigs and grizzly bears instead of traditional lab animals.
The first FDA-approved potassium bromide product for dogs marks a significant step for epilepsy management. Here's what the approval means for seizure control protocols.
California has enacted major veterinary and animal welfare laws now taking effect, including a cat declawing ban, expanded RVT scope of practice, and new pet sale regulations. Here's what California practitioners need to know.
The University of California, Davis has announced the largest gift ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide: $120 million from Joan and Sanford I. Weill to support its top-ranked veterinary school.
The FDA issued an advisory after eight lots of Raaw Energy raw dog food tested positive for Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli O157. Distribution in Connecticut and New Jersey.
Most cats don't cough without a reason. Dr. Sarah Wooten explains the common causes of feline coughing, what to look for, when to see the vet, and how to prevent respiratory issues in your cat.
USDA APHIS has expanded sterile fly releases along the Texas border. Here's what veterinarians need to know about recognition, reporting, and travel risks for this foreign animal disease.
Recent FMD outbreaks in southern Africa serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance. Here's what U.S. veterinarians need to know about recognition, reporting, and preparedness.
At one veterinary teaching hospital, 38% of antibiotic prescriptions had no documented evidence of infection. Dr. Lauren Forsythe identifies the most common prescribing traps and how to break the cycle.
Antimicrobial stewardship doesn't require a complete practice overhaul. Dr. Lauren Forsythe provides a month-by-month implementation guide for veterinary practices of any size.
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance is projected to kill 10 million people annually. With 1.27 million deaths already attributable to AMR in 2019, veterinary medicine must act now. Dr. Lauren Forsythe explains why every prescription decision matters.