Politics

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares why veterinarians are uniquely positioned to contribute to policy, highlighting how everyday clinical decision-making translates to stakeholder engagement and advocacy.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, explains why policy engagement extends beyond federal government, highlighting opportunities for veterinary professionals to influence decisions within their practices, communities, and the broader profession, in this interview from the 2026 AVMA Convention.

Veterinarians who have graduated within the past 7 years or students in their last year of veterinary school could receive up to $100,000 under the proposed bill.

The longest government shutdown in US history came to an end on November 12.

Over 10,000 employees from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, could be let go due to restructuring plans

The move is being applauded by organizations that include the AVMA and AAVMC

The joint decision to expand the MRA's Sectoral Annex for Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices is a step toward strengthening use of each other’s animal drug inspection expertise and resources

The ASPCA showed their support in federal legislation that would permanently ban horse slaughter in the US

The organization calls on veterinary professionals to take a stand against discriminatory anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

This Veterans Day, wed like to share a few touching tales that affirm the strong bond between military personnel and their canine partners.

Crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling, sexual exploitation now named specifically as felonies.

Protesters (not including veterinarians) at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists say theyre fighting for better pay, health benefits and improved work conditions.

As part of short-term disability coverage, cost was unsustainable at the price, reports veterinary insurance expert.

Now awaiting Senate approval, the PAST Act will ensure higher penalties for those who inflict pain on horses to accentuate their gait during competitions.

SB 627 would allow veterinarians to discuss cannabis and related products with clients without fear of sanctions.

If Gov. Cuomo signs the bill passed by the state Assembly, New York will impose a civil penalty of $1,000 on people who perform onychectomies, partial or complete phalangectomies, or tendonectomies on cats without a therapeutic purpose.

While the Veterinary Nurse Initiative continues to pursue a title change for veterinary technicians, the AVMA focuses on utilizing technicians in practice.

A primer on Public Service Loan Forgiveness from the AVMA Econ team.

Governor holds press conference at VCA hospital in Omaha objecting to proposed bill.

Florida lawmakers hope to close loophole making videosbut not torturea national felony.

Human medicine provides a cautionary tale.

Dr. Christopher Allen gives legal advice for marijuana veterinary use and discussion

There will be some happy purrs and angry barks in the veterinary world if these tax law changes take place.

Despite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulationsfor themselves and their employees.

One seeks to end a tax on awards to rural practitioners, the other would require veterinarians to hand over a written prescription for every medication.

The novel-concept veterinary school can reapply for accreditation in June.

Former Georgia governor, UGA alumnus vows to be a good steward of U.S. land, protect interests of farmers and ranchers.

Congressmen and veterinarians Ted Yoho, Ralph Abraham and Kurt Schrader seek to highlight the past and present contributions of purpose-bred dogs.