Alert from the State Vet The following is an FYI about a situation in Texas. Although dairy cattle do not often move in this direction other animals certainly do. CLICK HERE for a full alert. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is aware of an animal health situation affecting dairy cattle.... Continue Reading
Over the last few days, we've heard a lot about the mysterious respiratory disease that's causing concerns across the country. With this increased visibility in the pet-owning public and as the we approach the holidays during which time many dogs being boarded or traveling, you may receive more... Continue Reading
Veterinary Staff Perception on Canine Handling During Routine Examinations You are invited to participate in a research questionnaire conducted by Dr. Anastasia Stellato, Lindsay Nakonechny (PhD Student), and Alissa Cisneros (MS Student) from the TTU Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Texas Tech... Continue Reading
AVMA CVTEA Seeking Volunteers for Local Site Visits October 18 - 19 at North Shore Community College The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) will be conducting an accreditation site visit to the North Shore... Continue Reading
With so many challenges facing Massachusetts shelters, rescues and animal control officers, MAC issued the following statement: MASSACHUSETTS ANIMAL SHELTERS ARE STRUGGLING Animals are staying longer in shelters than they were before the pandemic The... Continue Reading
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus (RHDV2) Vaccine Update from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) In late August 2023, MVMA staff reached out to MDAR regarding the vaccine status for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus (RHDV2). The following information was shared directly from our Assistant... Continue Reading
Help for Hawaii - Wildfire Relief for the People and Pets of Maui Amid the devastation in Hawaii, we are sharing the following information. The Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association is recommending that donations go to the Maui Humane Society. Greater Good Charities is moving food,... Continue Reading
My name is Joedy Quintana, and I am a second-year veterinary student at Colorado State University. I am currently working on an internship this summer, which is a part of a wonderful team of CSU veterinary students and faculty. We are conducting a project called "Preparing Pets and their People".... Continue Reading
From University of New Hampshire New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Respiratory Syndrome of Unknown Etiology in Dogs 2022-3 in New England: Diagnostic Investigation We recently concluded sequencing on an additional group of animals bringing the total to 31 dogs with... Continue Reading
Michigan State University is working to improve training for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians in honey bee medicine. Please fill out this short survey so that we can improve honey bee medicine training for veterinary practitioners. This survey will help us understand... Continue Reading
MVMA was made aware of changes that have been made to the renewal process for MCSR licensure. If you haven't already, you will receive an email and/or letter from MCSR describing the changes. MCSR is now on a new licensing system. The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Drug Control... Continue Reading
There have been some questions recently about Xylazine and potential changes to its scheduling. In speaking with MCSR this morning we were told that, "If there is no schedule then it would be schedule VI in Massachusetts, which is anything not federally controlled." Federally, a bipartisan... Continue Reading
