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New York State Veterinary Medical Society The New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) is the professional association representing

New York State Veterinary Medical Society provides pet owners and veterinarians resources across the state of New York

30/10/2025

While Halloween can be a ton of fun for trick-or-treating kids, it can be a nightmare for cats and dogs — and for veterinarians. Visits to emergency clinics spike on the holiday, which can be extremely stressful for pet owners, as well as costly. So the key to helping our pets stay safe on Halloween is prevention, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey told Forbes.

“We want everyone to enjoy Halloween, and that includes our pets,” he said. “So we have to help them out.”

Check out his Halloween pet-safety precautions: https://bit.ly/3L56tdr

30/10/2025

FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization after concluding that Credelio (lotilaner) may be effective in treating New World screwworm in dogs and puppies.

24/10/2025

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24/10/2025

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨
Get 25% OFF your NYSAVT membership when you join or renew before October 31!
Use code NYLVT25 at checkout

Invest in your career. Connect with your community. Strengthen our profession.

24/10/2025

Scientists at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have found a new method for improving the efficacy of the rotavirus vaccine for at-risk newborns.

“This is especially important for infants in low- and middle-income countries, where the current rotavirus vaccine doesn’t work as well,” said Dr. Sarah Caddy, assistant professor with The Baker Institute for Animal Health and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. 🌎

Rotavirus can cause life-threatening diarrhea and vomiting in children younger than 5. Currently, babies are given an oral vaccine to prevent severe gastrointestinal symptoms caused by rotavirus. However, its efficacy is often less than 50% in lower-income countries. This research published Oct. 14 in the EMBO Journal. ✨

Read more here: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/10/maternal-antibodies-double-edged-sword-vaccinated-newborns

17/10/2025

New Cornell Veterinary Podcast episode alert!🎙️🌍 Steve Osofsky, D.V.M.’89, the Jay Hyman Professor of Wildlife Health & Health Policy and director of the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health, is the latest guest to join host Michelle Moyal, D.V.M.’ 07, on the Cornell Veterinary Podcast.

Tune in to learn how Dr. Osofsky helped establish the concept of One Health — the interconnectedness of wildlife, domestic animal, and human health — and how it can shape conservation, as well as the field of Planetary Health. Don't miss out on tales from his work in the field, including a close call with lions.

Check out the full episode here: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/media/cornell-veterinary-podcast

17/10/2025

An incident involving a rabid feral cat thought to have exposed numerous people to the deadly virus underscores the need to educate the public about health risks associated with feral cat colonies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

17/10/2025

NYSAVT wanted to keep the inspiration from Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) and Georgia Veterinary Technician Association going - so here is a breakdown of the difference between licensed veterinary technicians and non-licensed veterinary staff. Every veterinary professional is appreciated! This week focuses on one of the pivotal levels of veterinary care - LVTs.

NYS Licensed veterinary technicians uphold one of the state’s over 50 regulated titles. New York has over 6,000 LVTs!

A NY LVT: Must successfully graduate from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college and complete over 300 required and recommended skills. These skills cover multiple species - such as dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, avian, rats, rabbits and mice.

They then must take and pass a rigorous (and expensive) licensing exam of over 150 questions pertaining to nursing care, dentistry, anesthesia, pain management, communications, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, surgical nursing, emergency and critical care.

Every 3 years they must complete 24 continuing education hours to renew their license.

“‘Veterinary technician’ is not just a title, It is a hard fought career path that begins with specialized schooling, followed through with a national exam, and arriving in an amazing community of passionate, skilled, and knowledgeable individuals who are here to help animals.“

Spread the word and show some love to a veterinary technician (retired, former, current, student) in your life! 💙

29/09/2025

LAST CHANCE: The AVMA is offering $1,000 awards for 10 AVMA members to develop their leadership potential at the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). To qualify for the awards, applicants must have graduated within the last five years (graduating class of 2021 or more recent).

Awards will be provided in the form of a $1,000 stipend (subject to tax) to help with the cost of registration, travel, and meals while attending the VLC. Applications for these early career awards to attend VLC 2026 must be received by THIS WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2025. Apply today: http://bit.ly/420eoOt

25/09/2025

A recent study published in Nature found harmful, antibiotic-resistant pathogens like Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli in commercial raw cat foods, posing health risks to pets and humans, especially vulnerable groups. Many products lack warnings about the dangers of undercooked ingredients, according to author and researcher Dr. Laura Goodman, Ph.D. ’07, assistant professor in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health and in The Baker Institute for Animal Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Learn more here: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/09/deadly-pathogens-found-commercial-raw-cat-foods

17/09/2025

Applications are due September 30, 2025, for a variety of scholarships available to veterinary medical students and veterinary technician students through AVMA's charitable foundation, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

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