American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

We all know that hay is important to rabbits and herbivorous companion rodents, but understanding WHY it is so important makes all the difference. In this session, we will review the evolution of grasses and the spread of grasslands, and discuss how that influenced the evolution of rabbits and herbivorous rodents. We will also review how hay, or more specifically, the lack thereof, leads to the development of dental disease in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12871330&f5=1

11/23/2025

Today the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Credelio CAT for the treatment of New World screwworm in cats. FDA concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, the drug may be effective in treating NWS infestations in cats and kittens.

11/21/2025

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

11/18/2025

🌟𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁? 🌟
Whether your passion is rabbits, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, parrots, or birds, this presentation will guide you step-by-step on how to achieve ABVP board certification in your favorite species!
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀. Your future as an exotics expert starts here!
www.exoticvetacademy.com
This lecture is independent of the RVS, so it will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the ABVP. Additionally, as the Exotic Veterinary Academy offers a 7-day free trial, participants can attend this lecture at no cost.

11/18/2025

Reimagining Board Certification:

In 2022, Michael Dutton, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), launched the first hybrid credentialing pathway for veterinarians pursuing ABVP Diplomate status.

Following thorough evaluation and validation by an independent third party, the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) officially approved the initiative. As a result, ETHOs now offers the only program in the world providing this type of flexible and supported route to board certification for emergency veterinarians.

https://www.ethosvet.com/news-article/reimagining-board-certification-how-ethos-is-shaping-a-new-era-in-veterinary-credentialing/

11/16/2025

Attention Veterinary Students:
Apply for a French Scholarship to attend the upcoming ABVP Symposium in Boston, MA from April 9-12th. Details in the post below.

11/16/2025

USDA Announces Opening of Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Tampico, Mexico USDA Office of Communications sent this bulletin at 11/13/2025 01:00 PM EST View as a webpage / Share Office of Communications | [email protected] USDA Announces Opening of Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Tampico, Mexico Faci...

11/12/2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 ABVP Symposium in Boston!
https://mjbmgmt.swoogo.com/ABVP2026