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Industry News (August 17,2026)
AMVA
Amid shifts toward nonanimal models in preclinical studies, researchers, veterinarians say animal models remain vital
August 13, 2026
Federal health agencies are looking to reduce animal testing in favor of new approach methodologies such as organ-on-chip models. Scientists and veterinarians counter that animal models remain irreplaceable for studying complex systems such as the brain and immune system.
In Memory – August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, August 13, 2026
Education council schedules site visits – August 2026
August 11, 2026
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 10 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2026.
FDA CVM targets animal drug gaps with new blueprint, manufacturing pilot program
August 10, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine's (FDA CVM's) "MUMS Blueprint for Success: 2026–2028" is a three-year strategic plan to modernize and expand the Minor Use and Minor Species (MUMS) program. As part of that, the FDA CVM says it will consider seeking new statutory authorities from Congress to deliver more cures for all animal species.
https://www.avma.org/news/fda-cvm-targets-animal-drug-gaps-new-blueprint-manufacturing-pilot-program
APHIS confirms scrapie case in Oregon, setting back eradication efforts
August 07, 2026
A scrapie case has surfaced in an Oregon sheep at slaughter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Oregon animal health officials are conducting an epidemiological investigation to determine the flock of origin.
CVM
Department of Justice News - Justice Department Files Complaint to Stop Washington Firm from Manufacturing and Selling Adulterated Food Products
August 11, 2026 -
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APHIS
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies
August 13, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Simparica TRIO to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in dogs and puppies. This authorization allows the medication to be used as a preventive and therapeutic measure against this parasitic infestation.
Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS
August 11, 2026
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen protection of the nation’s food, agriculture, and veterinary systems from threats like New World screwworm. The event took place at Moore Air Base in Texas, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott representing Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin.
Help Detect the Yellow-Legged Hornet—Public Reporting Needed
August 10, 2026
The USDA’s APHIS is urging residents in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina to report sightings of the invasive yellow-legged hornet, which threatens honey bees and ecosystems. Public reports help authorities locate and remove nests early to prevent further spread.
August is Tree Check Month: USDA Asks Everyone to Look for Asian Longhorned Beetle
August 10, 2026
August is **Tree Check Month**, a critical time for the public to inspect trees for signs of the **Asian longhorned beetle (ALB)**, an invasive pest that kills hardwood trees. Early detection and reporting—via the **ALB hotline (1-866-702-9938)** or online—help APHIS and partners eradicate infestations and prevent the beetle’s spread.
Protecting Pollinators: How PPQ and Partners Are Tackling the Yellow-Legged Hornet
August 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s APHIS PPQ program and state partners are actively combating the invasive yellow-legged hornet, which threatens honey bees and native pollinators, by deploying over 7,400 traps, increasing public outreach, and using advanced tools like bait stations and mapping dashboards. Public reporting is crucial for early detection, with residents urged to report sightings immediately to state agencies in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or their respective state officials.
FVMA
Bridging Communication Networks: Aligning With County Emergency Management
August 10, 2026
Veterinary clinics are often the first organizations pet owners turn to for guidance, support, and care when disaster strikes.
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