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Large animal veterinarians in New England – We need your input!

Quality biosecurity practices within agricultural operations are critical to protect the health of humans and animals in their shared environment. In New England, agriculture is characterized by small-scale operations, including hobby and backyard ventures involving a limited number of livestock.... Continue Reading

2025 December MassVet News

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FDA issues emergency use authorization for antiparasitic to combat screwworm in cats 

FDA issues emergency use authorization for antiparasitic to combat screwworm in cats In latest federal efforts to thwart the New World screwworm (NWS) threat, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Credelio Cat (lotilaner) for treatment of infestations of... Continue Reading

Survey Invitation - Use of Blood Products in Farm Animals

‼️Are you a large or mixed animal vet in the US? Do you perform blood or plasma transfusions at your practice? If so, please participate in our survey via this link: https://forms.gle/5vMG5bbyyz6trEgRA ‼️🐪🐑🐄🐖 We are conducting a nationwide study surveying the use of blood products in... Continue Reading

2025 October MassVet News

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2025 August MassVet News

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Rodenticide Lobby Day

Representatives from MVMA, including Executive Director Jamie Falzone, Tufts MAPP Legislative Extern Cara Kaminski, and member Dr. Amanda Leef of Heal Veterinary Clinic were just some of the hundreds of people to attend the Protect Animals from Rodenticide Lobby Day at the Massachusetts State... Continue Reading

Police K9 Needs Survey

For Veterinary Professionals: Police K9 Needs Survey. This survey is designed to determine Police K9 veterinary healthcare needs across the six New England States (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT). Completing this survey, may help determine how best to improve veterinary healthcare needs of Police... Continue Reading

2025 June MassVet News

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New World Screwworm

Import Alert: New World Screwworm Restrictions for Live Animal Imports From or Through Mexico New World Screwworm was detected in southern Mexico recently. This is considered a foreign pest and is a considerable risk to livestock (and other animals) because the larvae of this... Continue Reading

Canine Distemper Cases

MVMA received this alert from the State Veterinarian, Dr. Lorraine O'Connor. Continue Reading

2025 April MassVet News

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