Confirmation of COVID-19 in pet dog in New York

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) today announced the first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infection in a pet dog (German shepherd) in New York state. This is the first dog in the United States to test positive for SARS-CoV-2.

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Veterinary Students and the COVID 19 Crisis

By Ella Rak

Class of 2023

Virginia- Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

When universities across the country started shutting down in March, I felt helpless in a time of crisis. What could a veterinary student due to help in a human pandemic? Through the Medical Reserve Corps, I have had the opportunity to apply the skills I have learned in veterinary school as a volunteer on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.  

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ICVA Fall NAVLE Updates

Due to COVID-19, the NAVLE schedule for the fall has been shifted. Here are some of the key points!

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LAST DAY! COVID-19 Veterinary Student and New Graduate Impact Survey

Classes of 2020 and 2021 - VIN needs your help!

"VBMA, VIN, and VIN Foundation know this time is an extraordinary challenge for many of you, and we want to help you while you're rising to it.

To help us better help you, please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey regarding your experience with COVID-19. Your response will help not only others, but also yourself -- it's a win-win!"

The survey closes tonight! 
Friday, May 22nd at 8pm ET.

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COVID Cats?

It is no surprise that veterinarians everywhere are being asked, "Can I get COVID-19 from my cat?" due to the number of articles that have been published about our household pets being exposed and showing symptoms. Dr. Yoshihiro Kawaoka from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine has done some interesting research on transmission from cat to cat.

"In a study published today (May 13, 2020) in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists in the U.S. and Japan report that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.

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