Veterinary Industry Tracker
Use this interactive dashboard to monitor business activity across the profession and get benchmarks for comparison with your own veterinary practice.
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Industry, agencies continue preparing for African swine fever
In March, veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting said swine veterinarians and pork industries continue…
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Advising clients on pets’ winter weight gain
Dr. Leslie Hancock-Monroe, a veterinarian in the pet food industry, sees risks in pets of winter weight gain and opportunities for veterinarians to…
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AVMA, VetSuccess partner to bring profession greater economic insights
The Veterinary Industry Tracker from VetSuccess will now be available on the AVMA’s website, along with the Association’s other economic tools,…
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Clinics see annual growth in revenue, visits
As of March 1, year-over-year revenue increased, on average, 9.1% for practices, and patient visits increased 3.0%, according to the Veterinary…
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Regulatory standards on pet health insurance being developed
There were nearly 2.82 million dogs and cats with pet health insurance at the end of 2019 in the United States and Canada. A new model law will likely…
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Survey finds underuse related to retention for veterinary technicians
A recent survey of veterinary technicians sought to examine barriers to their utilization and the impact of misutilization on job satisfaction and…
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Obituary: Dr. James Brandt, 2001-02 AVMA president, dies at 87
Dr. James H. Brandt, who served as AVMA president from 2001-02, died Oct. 25 at the age of 87. During his tenure, Dr. Brandt had the foresight to…
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians
52nd annual meeting, held virtually, Feb. 27-March 2
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More pet owners are shopping online
So strong is the trend toward online shopping that a market research company projects e-commerce will account for half of all spending on pet food and…
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Pet store puppies remain a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter
Public health investigators found that pet store dogs have been a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans for the past decade.
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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
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Benchmark your veterinary practice's financials against competitors
The new veterinary profit and loss (P&L) calculator—available exclusively to AVMA members—empowers practice owners to create a personalized profit and…
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USDA develops candidate African swine fever vaccine
A federal research team reported progress toward creating a commercial vaccine against the devastating African swine fever virus.
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African swine fever confirmed in Haiti
African swine fever has emerged in Haiti, the second Caribbean country to develop infections this year, behind the neighboring Dominican Republic.
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Business forecast: Change mixed with stability
Veterinary practitioners can expect to see permanent changes in client preferences coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how you can look to…
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Safety advancements in equine sports
Several sessions during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 2020 Virtual Convention & Trade Show, held Dec. 1-18, focused on…
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Equine Fear Free certification launches
The Fear Free organization’s latest course covers Fear Free concepts using video clips and slides to show participants how to examine and handle…
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New resources support business success
An interactive data dashboard and practice-focused newsletter give veterinary practitioners access to expert business advice and detailed benchmarking…
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Fish medicine gaining veterinarians, who hope for specialty recognition
A growing corps of veterinarians is working in fish medicine, and two veterinary organizations are working to create a board specialty in fish…
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Introducing the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Join AVMA this fall for an interactive exploration of practical strategies to build your veterinary business and strengthen the profession…
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Horse racing deaths decreasing in California
Equine fatalities in California horse racing have declined 50% over the past two years, dropping from 144 to 72, reported the California Horse Racing…
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Veterinary services included in Phase I-b of COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued more detailed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, indicating that…