Update from the FVMA Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair

As the chair of the FVMA Disaster Preparedness Committee, I am proud to share our significant achievements from the past year and outline our ambitious plans for the future. Our commitment to safeguarding Florida’s animal population through preparedness, response, and recovery efforts has never been stronger. I also extend a heartfelt invitation to our community...

From Farm to Table: Life as a Food Animal Veterinarian

Amidst the sweltering heat and the occasional afternoon storm in the heart of South Florida’s agriculture land, Dusti Small, DVM, MS, navigates her days with a blend of grit and compassion. As part of the 3.6% of veterinarians focused on the health of livestock in the United States, her story provides insight into the challenges...

Immune-mediated Polyarthritis: An Overview of Pathology and Treatment from a Technician’s Perspective

Immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) can be described as “chronic synovial inflammation in two or more joints, failure to isolate an organism from the joint fluid, and a positive response to immunosuppressive therapy.” It occurs when immune complexes are stimulated to enter the synovial fluid (a hypersensitivity reaction) and this draws neutrophils and sometimes T-cells.  IMPA is...

Using Cardiac Biomarkers in Clinical Practice

Cardiac biomarkers are increasingly being used to screen dogs and cats for heart disease and can add information regarding severity, prognosis, and response to treatment.   Cardiac biomarkers are substances that can be measured as indicators of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or a response to therapeutic intervention. The most studied cardiac biomarkers in veterinary...

Meet the President: Scott Richardson, DVM

As of April 20, the FVMA is proud to welcome Scott Richardson, DVM, as president for this year.  Dr. Richardson was born and raised in an agriculture community in Western Kentucky and was around horses and cattle his entire childhood. When he was five years old, he met Dr. Lorren Waggoner when he came to...

Continuing Education Requirements After SB 382

Starting July 1, 2024, veterinarians licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) who have held an active license for at least 10 years and have had no disciplinary actions will be exempt from current CE requirements. Despite this, the FVMA strongly recommends you continue fulfilling your CE requirements as you always have.