The H5N1 avian influenza virus has spread beyond poultry, infecting wildlife and even dairy cattle. With more than 500 bird species and 70 mammalian species affected, the FAO warns of serious food security risks. While the current public health risk is low, the virus is evolving rapidly. Learn how this virus could impact global food security, and what experts are saying about the potential risk to humans and animals.

In a major development for veterinary education, Midwestern University has announced that its proposed College of Veterinary Medicine–Illinois has been granted provisional membership by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). This milestone marks an important step in the University's efforts to expand its veterinary programs and address the growing demand for trained veterinarians.

Currently, Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, is already an AAVMC member. The new veterinary medicine program being developed for the University’s Downers Grove Campus in Illinois is poised to make a significant impact on the future of veterinary education in the region.

The AVMA has approved a new policy on climate change and sustainability, emphasizing veterinarians' critical role in addressing environmental health. Learn how Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, AVMA president-elect, supports this shift and how veterinarians can help combat climate change through One Health initiatives. This policy, born from member requests, outlines the AVMA's stance on climate change and its impact on veterinary practices.

PetSmart Charities has announced an incredible $1 million grant to support the Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership (C-SNIP) in Walker, Michigan. This generous funding will help C-SNIP expand its services, improve access to veterinary care, and meet the needs of thousands of pet families in West Michigan.

Nearly a decade ago, Dr. John Harding, a professor, researcher, and practicing swine veterinarian at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, noticed a troubling trend across Canada. The country’s swine veterinarians were aging and nearing retirement, but young veterinarians were showing little interest in replacing them in this critical field.

As Harding watched the shortage grow, he knew that the swine industry—Canada’s fourth-largest farming sector—needed a solution. The country’s 7,000 pig farms, which produce over 25.5 million animals annually, depend on skilled swine veterinarians to manage herd health, disease prevention, and biosecurity to protect the industry from outbreaks. But with fewer young vets entering the field, Harding realized that change was essential.