VIN News Service

Established in 2008, the VIN News Service is the news division of the Veterinary Information Network, which stands as the largest online resource for veterinary medicine. Since its inception in 1991, VIN has fostered a community for veterinarians to connect, share medical cases, and exchange insights about their profession and business practices. Created by veterinarians for veterinarians, the VIN News Service operates without advertising, relying solely on membership fees from VIN members for support. The mission of the VIN News Service is to amplify the voices of veterinarians and others committed to animal health and medicine. We strive to enhance both the veterinary field and society by delivering unbiased, precise, and insightful news and analysis on topics and perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media. Our goal is to be a vital resource for reliable information that is relevant to the veterinary profession.

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State animal chiropractic bills net mixed results

1 week ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Revised chart to address the gray Chiropractors in Tennessee may treat animal patients without having to coordinate care with a veterinarian under a law signed this month. New Hampshire is poised to take a similar approach. Legislation seeking similar arrangements failed in Mississippi, while bills in California and Maine are on pause following vigorous campaigns against them by veterinary organizations.
State animal chiropractic bills net mixed results

1 week ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Revised chart to address the gray Chiropractors in Tennessee may treat animal patients without having to coordinate care with a veterinarian under a law signed this month. New Hampshire is poised to take a similar approach. Legislation seeking similar arrangements failed in Mississippi, while bills in California and Maine are on pause following vigorous campaigns against them by veterinary organizations.
Mexico veterinary school withdraws from US accreditation

2 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

The veterinary school at one of Mexico's oldest and most respected public universities has withdrawn from United States accreditation, sparking the ire of some students and alumni. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is home to the only veterinary school in Mexico ever accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education.
First drug OK'd for most common heart condition in cats

3 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

Shmitty the cat had been a patient of Dr. Kourtney Morrissette for three years by the time his owner saw him fall onto his side for more than a minute, breathing through his mouth — which is unusual for a cat — and paddling the air with his paws. What Morrissette detected years earlier as a faint heart murmur was the first hint that Shmitty had a condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM.
For dairy veterinarians, is bird flu a work hazard?

3 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

When Dr. David Hernke attended a conference for bovine practitioners in Ohio last year, he was asked to roll up his sleeve for science. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was collecting samples of blood from veterinarians who work with cattle to determine the prevalence of a highly virulent form of avian influenza that's been infecting a wide variety of animals besides birds — including dairy cows, seals, sheep and cats. Hernke was a good research candidate.
Colorado lawmakers fall short in effort to limit midlevel role

4 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

An effort by Colorado lawmakers to limit the scope of practice for what will be the country's first-ever midlevel veterinary practitioner has met with mixed results. While the veterinary workforce bill cleared both chambers in the General Assembly and is on its way to the governor's desk for a promised signature, many of its most restrictive provisions were watered down or eliminated along the way. The bill was a legislative response to Proposition 129.
Utah State veterinary school hurries to select its first class

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Having just a matter of weeks to decide admissions to its new veterinary college opening Aug. 11, Utah State University began accepting applications in late March, drawing more than 100 in the first week or so, according to the dean.
Evette CEO aims to put impersonation incident behind her

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau |Lisa Wogan

Elise Burns head shot cropped for article The founder of a veterinary relief company who confessed last fall to impersonating a veterinarian so she could join a closed social media group says that the company "has done our best to address the issue, take action and move forward." In an interview over Zoom this month, Elise Burns, CEO of Evette Staffing, told the VIN News Service that she has experienced no legal consequences from the admitted deception nor was she contacted by Meta, the owner...
Recovery continues months after Hurricane Helene

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

Three weeks after Hurricane Helene blew through, Dr. Otto Sharp stood outside the animal hospital he owns in western North Carolina, flanked by his staff. Situated near the Swannanoa River, the clinic's fence and landscaping had been swept away and its foundation damaged. Brown water and mud had oozed under the door into the reception area. But Sharp wasn't there to lament their lot. Instead, he read a statement he'd prepared in advance, not wanting to wing such an important moment.
Veterinary exam squeaker spotlights statistical calculation

2 months ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

The 79.4% national veterinary licensing exam pass rate achieved by the second-ever class of the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine falls just short of the minimum 80% specified in accreditation standards for veterinary schools in the United States. But the subpar test performance isn't the setback it might seem, according to the program dean. That's because the standards allow for an alternative method for computing a pass rate that falls below the minimum.