Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association

06/19/2026

Want more information on NWS? Check out this lunch and learn opportunity.

06/19/2026

District IV was well represented for their Legislative Meet & Greet in Barling. Next up is District V in July.

06/17/2026

Ready, Vet, Go is offering 10 fully sponsored scholarships (an $1,800 value) to the July 2026 cohort of its mentorship program. Whether you’re a recent graduate (classes of 2022 through 2026) or a practice owner who has recently welcomed a new vet to your team, this is a meaningful, no-cost way to invest in early-career success. Applications take about a minute, the deadline is Wednesday, June 19th, and only 10 spots are available.

Apply or learn more: https://readyvetgo.co/new-grads/

06/15/2026

Arkansas VMA appreciates the 25 veterinarians that attended the District II Legislative Meet & Greet in Mountain home on Monday night! We heard from Bruce Hawkins at DBH Management and then enjoyed dinner and CE sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

06/12/2026

Fielding questions about pet travel to/from Mexico? Restrictions have been updated.

This page will guide you through the rules and requirements for traveling from the United States to Mexico with your pet.

06/12/2026

The AVMA is committed to supporting accreditation of colleges/schools of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology programs. Click to get the facts.

A new AVMA webpage serves as a shared resource to provide verified information and timely updates about accreditation matters for the veterinary academic community and veterinary profession.

06/09/2026

Helpful content regarding New World Screwworm (NWS) detection and immediate next steps.

⚠️🪰 New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in South Texas for the first time in decades and Arkansas producers and animal owners need to be aware.

NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of warm-blooded animals. It can affect livestock, pets, and wildlife. The good news: there are NO confirmed cases in Arkansas at this time, and NWS is both preventable and treatable.

✅ Here's what to watch for: wounds that aren't healing, foul-smelling discharge, tissue damage, or visible maggots in or around a wound. Animals may also appear lethargic, refuse to eat, or show signs of pain. Symptoms can progress quickly, so check animals more frequently than usual.

A few things producers can do now:
🐄 Dip navels in iodine solution on newborns
🩹 Treat all wounds promptly
🪰 Work with your vet to establish a fly control program
📋 Postpone elective procedures like castration, dehorning, and branding until cooler months when NWS flies are less active

If you suspect NWS, isolate the animal immediately and do not move it off the premises. Contact the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at 501-225-1598 or [email protected].

Visit our NWS resource page for the latest updates:
🔗 uaex.uada.edu/screwworm

Arkansas Extension Small Ruminants Arkansas Extension Beef Systems

06/09/2026

Click here for AVMA articles for establishing VCPR.

06/08/2026

Guidance has been shared from the AR Department of Agriculture regarding New World Screwworm. (NWS)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in two calves in Zavala County, Texas. While there are no detections in Arkansas at this time, livestock and animal owners should stay alert and take preventative action. Movement of animals into Arkansas from the affected area in Texas will be restricted according to established federal NWS response guidance and a state entry permit will also be required for those animals.

Find full guidance here: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/public-notice/notice-usda-confirms-presence-of-new-world-screwworm-in-the-united-states-new-requirements-for-entry-of-animals-from-texas/

06/07/2026

Read AVMA resources for the treatment of NWS.

FDA issued a Dear Veterinarian Letter about FDA-authorized drugs for New World screwworm + vet responsibilities when prescribing these drugs.