Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association

06/07/2025

Today is ! Be sure to thank a veterinarian for the critical role we play in keeping animals healthy, protecting animal welfare, and helping combat antimicrobial resistance!

06/05/2025

New World screwworm is spreading northward in Mexico. A new AVMA resource spells out what veterinary professionals need to know to recognize and respond to this flesh-eating fly should it breach the border.

05/26/2025

Thank you to all who have served our country. The Past, Present and Future. ❤️💙🇺🇸 We honor you.

05/22/2025

As you know, many parts of our state have recently been affected by devastating tornadoes and severe weather. Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals, families, and communities recovering from these events.

KCA is actively working with ag agents and local producers in the impacted counties to provide support where it’s needed most. We are asking for your help in spreading the word.

Here are a few ways to assist with ongoing relief efforts:

1. Ag Materials – Anyone wishing to donate agriculture related materials are asked to drop off donations at the Pulaski County Extension Office. The Pulaski County Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a drive thru event on June 7th and are asking for materials to be dropped off before then. Materials needed include: All fencing materials, bagged feed for livestock, mineral feeders, working gloves, shovels, rakes.

Pulaski County Extension Office
Ag Agent – TJ Adkins
90 UK Extension Blvd
Somerset, KY 42503

2. Monetary Donations – You can donate to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation. All donations will be used to help local producers in need of farm supplies. These donations can be made by calling 859-278-0899 or by mail at:

KY Cattlemen’s Foundation
Attn: Tornado Relief
176 Pasadena Drive
Suite 4
Lexington, KY 40503

3. Donations – Any donations to help support families who have lost their homes in Laurel County can take donations to the Central Donation Center in London. This site is monitored by the London and Corbin Police Departments. Items needed include: Rakes, shovels, tarps, totes, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, flashlights, batteries, bug spray, extension cords, and trash bags. They have an abundance of clothes.

Central Donation Center
1812 North Main St. (beside of Auto Zone)
London, KY 40741

04/26/2025

We love our Veterinarians!! KVMA Past-President Dr. Ben Redmon is one of the best!

04/26/2025

The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals, and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary Day. The 2025 theme is "Animal Health Takes a Team."

Animal health is directly connected to public health. Healthy animals mean healthier communities, and veterinarians and other veterinary professionals are key members of the team that helps prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases and protect both animal and human health.

04/11/2025

KVMA was invited to attend the AAVMC Fly-In Day and visit our Kentucky Delegation. KVMA Past - President Dr. Ben Redmon and Exec. Director Debra Hamelback had productive meetings discussing the Farm Bill, Rural Veterinary Workforce Act and maintaining Federal Research. Thank you to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for this invitation and your continued commitment and dedication to educating our KY Residents!

04/10/2025

This has been such a great program for KY high school students to be a part of this mentorship program with Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, KY Junior Cattlemen's Association and our KVMA Foundation. Teamwork at its finest!

The Auburn Veterinary Mentorship Program members were given the opportunity to travel down to Auburn this past weekend. This was an opportunity to explore the campus and all things Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine during Vet Fest 2025.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, keep and eye out for applications due this summer!

04/08/2025

Very proud of our KVMA Members for participating in another fabulous Critter Fixers Country Vets Official day hosted by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) at the Louisville Zoo!

03/27/2025

Very proud of Kentucky Equine Education Project - KEEP Foundation putting together this wonderful promotional reel of how many persons and businesses work behind the scenes in the equine industry!

03/09/2025

It's ! Join us in celebrating the trailblazing women of veterinary medicine!