PA Veterinary Medical Association

06/24/2026

We are thrilled to share that the chief veterinary officer for DVM360, Dr. Adam Christman, is joining us at KVC as both a Keynote Speaker AND in our CVPM pathway. Register by 7/31 for early bird rate and take advantage of visiting our NEW location, Kalahari Pocono Manner: https://ow.ly/cNQT50YF1fb

06/24/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"PA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Brooks Bill Targeting Dangerous Emerging Drug Passes Senate"

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Senate has passed legislation to classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance in Pennsylvania while preserving access for licensed veterinarians who use the FDA-approved sedative to treat animals, marking another step toward combatting t...

06/23/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Shapiro Administration Moves Quickly to Protect Pennsylvania Farms from New World Screwworm"

Shapiro Administration Moves to Protect Pennsylvania from New World Screwworm

06/23/2026

This week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued a quarantine order limiting animal movements and urged Pennsylvania farmers and pet owners to tighten biosecurity to protect their livestock and pets following heightened risks of New World Screwworm (NWS) following confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico.
Read more: https://ow.ly/FJOr50ZbVl1

06/22/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"How Should Producers Prepare for Screwworm Onslaught?"

Second New World screwworm case confirmed: USDA deploys sterile flies and enforces quarantines as Texas governor declares disaster to combat NWS outbreak.

06/22/2026

On this PVMA reminds that we strive to advance and protect the practice of veterinary medicine by having an influential presence in Harrisburg.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/zolJ50Qw4jE

06/21/2026

Registration is OPEN for both PVMA conferences that allow members to efficiently and cost effectively attend and receive CE hours in this PA licensing year.
Register now!
KVC: https://pavma.org/keystone-veterinary-conference/
Three Rivers: https://pavma.org/3-rivers-veterinary-symposium/

06/21/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Building a Farm With Fewer Antibiotics"

The poultry farms shifting treatments in animal care. Learn more on how farmers are cutting down on antibiotics in farming to tackle antibiotic resistance.

06/20/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"National Pork Board: Watch Livestock Closely for Signs of Screwworm Infestation"

The chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board is stressing the importance of monitoring livestock following detections of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. Dr. Dusty Oedekoven says producers and pet owners should watch for signs of infestation. “The most important thing that we can put...

06/20/2026

Take advantage of the savings with our PVMA room rate at KVC, each room is accompanied by up to 4 water park passes to enjoy at Kalahari Poconos!
PVMA discount ends 7/12 or when full: https://ow.ly/EvmT50YvsSB