As a veterinary professional, you know that building relationships with your patients isn’t just about providing top-notch care—it’s also about sharing those special moments with them. And what better way to ring in the New Year than with a selfie alongside your favorite furry (or scaly, or feathered!) patients? Whether you’re celebrating a successful treatment or just enjoying a moment of joy with a beloved animal, a great Instagram caption can elevate your post and bring smiles to your followers.

Discover the top 5 books every veterinarian should read in 2025. These books focus on leadership, healthy living, and getting organized—vital topics for any veterinarian looking to thrive in their career. Improve your productivity, leadership skills, and work-life balance with these must-reads for the year ahead.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (HPAI H5N1) remains a low risk to the general public, and public health experts in the United States believe that available treatments and vaccines, as well as those in development, are sufficient to prevent severe disease. However, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its federal partners remain focused on monitoring the virus and evaluating changes, according to leading officials at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH. 

This LJI study was previously shared on bioRxiv in September 2024. Since then, health officials have reported a rise in H5N1 “bird flu” infections in humans, including the first severe H5N1 human case requiring hospitalization. Officials have also reported increased cases in feline species, including an outbreak among big cats at a wildlife sanctuary. In California, the recent spread of H5N1 to dairy herds in Southern California prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a “State of Emergency” on Dec. 18, 2024.