Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA)

This scientific journal is released twice a month and is peer-reviewed, focusing on general science topics. It includes reports on clinical research, feature articles, and regular columns that appeal to veterinarians working in both private and public sectors. The News and Classified Ads sections are made available online 10 to 14 days ahead of their print release. Additionally, all issues published since January 1, 2000 can be accessed online and are searchable.

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Real-world data on behavioral practices for dogs in primary care veterinary hospitals in the United States (2010-2020)

1 month ago | avmajournals.avma.org | Hsin-Yi Weng |Jo Morrison |Niwako Ogata |Kseniya Topdjian

Keywords: dogs; behavior problems; primary care; pharmaceutical; trazodoneIntroductionSince 1988, the percentage of pet-owning households in the US has increased from 56% to 70% in 2023, with dogs continuing to be the most popular pet in the US.1 However, when dogs exhibit undesirable behaviors, the bonds between owners and their canine companions weaken, increasing the risk of surrendering them to shelters or opting for euthanasia.
Distal paravertebral block anesthesia with a mixture of lidocaine and xylazine has a longer duration than a lidocaine block coupled with intramuscular xylazine in steers

Feb 5, 2025 | avmajournals.avma.org | Kelley M. Varner |Sarah Klein |Maya Keefer |Margaret Mooring

Keywords: cattle; lidocaine; xylazine; paralumbar fossa anesthesia; steerIntroductionIn cattle, standing surgery performed under local anesthesia and sedation is common for correction of displaced abomasums, cesarean sections, rumenotomies, and abdominal exploration.
Preparing the next generation of veterinary professionals: the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s innovative curriculum

Feb 1, 2025 | avmajournals.avma.org | Rebecca Archer |John Remnant |Renate Weller

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Measurement of antibiotic use in cats and dogs presenting to US primary care and referral practices provides insights for antimicrobial stewardship

Jan 29, 2025 | avmajournals.avma.org | Jennifer Granick |Amanda Beaudoin |Lindsey Nielsen |Emma R. Bollig

Keywords: dogs; cats; prescriptions; antimicrobial stewardship; antibiotic useIntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing reality in clinical companion animal practice.
Moving away from an overreliance on P values

Jan 22, 2025 | avmajournals.avma.org | Lisa Fortier

Your editorial staff has been pondering for a couple of years how to improve our reporting of clinically relevant statistics with effect size and CIs and with less reliance on P values. I will take full ownership for taking so long to get to this. Like many, I was raised on ANOVAs and regression analysis and relied on P values for interpreting the results of my own studies and those of others.
Cross-sectional survey of rural and nonrural veterinarians indicates similarities in intent to stay or leave practice and differences in community attachment and satisfaction

Nov 27, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Heidi Banse |Gary C. Althouse |STACY ANDERSON |Anjel Stough Hunter

Keywords: veterinary; rural; nonrural; communities; workforceIntroductionIdentifying current and future veterinary workforce needs is essential to plan for targeted recruitment and training of future veterinarians.
The AVMA journals continue to provide, promote, and advance

Nov 19, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Nick DeLuca

First off, thank you! We could not produce the content you read in the journals and on the website without your participation. As 2024 ends, let us look back on all that the journals have accomplished in the past year.
A new age of veterinary ophthalmology

Nov 14, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Brian Gilger

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National survey reveals elastic price sensitivity for select equine veterinary services

Nov 13, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Olivia Gibson |Shuoli Zhao |Emma Adam |C. Jill Stowe

Keywords: equine veterinary services; price elasticity of demand; veterinary practice profitability; stated preferences; willingness to payIntroductionOne of the fundamental principles of economics is the law of demand, which states that when the price of a good or service increases, the quantity demanded decreases. However, the magnitude of this decrease can vary significantly depending on the product or service in question.
Chicago clinic puts students’ knowledge into practice

Nov 1, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Drew Sullivan |Anne Barger |Peter D. Constable |Alyssa Kritzman

“You spend four years learning all the sciences, anatomies, and pathologies, but so little time learning to communicate your knowledge to clients—the people who ultimately determine what care your patient will receive.”A desire to help future veterinarians with client communications motivated Dr. Alyssa Kritzman to join the Medical District Veterinary Clinic, the Chicago-based primary care practice operated by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.