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Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again

By: Lena Beck – 1/8/2026


Some online marketing of pet products raises questions



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Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again










Rising antimicrobial drug sales stoke resistance concerns

By: Ross Kelly – 1/5/2026


More volume sold in 2024 for food animals in US, EU but less in Canada, UK



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Rising antimicrobial drug sales stoke resistance concerns





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Take the 2025 VIN News Service quiz

By: VIN News Service staff – 12/30/2025


From a renewed parasitic threat to an AI claim, check your knowledge of 15 topics



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Take the 2025 VIN News Service quiz





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US veterinary licensing exam challenged as biased

By: Lisa Wogan – 12/26/2025


NAVLE administrator denies allegation but agrees to independent audit



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US veterinary licensing exam challenged as biased





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Justice Department weighs in on lawsuit against AVMA

By: Lisa Wogan – 12/18/2025


US agency challenges key legal arguments raised by veterinary accreditor



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Justice Department weighs in on lawsuit against AVMA



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Being a left-handed veterinarian in a right-handed world

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