On April 2, 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 501 into law, creating a rural veterinary loan repayment program in Wisconsin…
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2025 WVMA State Advocacy Recap
The 2025–27 biennial budget provides an additional $150 million for the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). WVMA worked closely with partners…
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State Legislative Update
On September 12, 2025, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sister Bay) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) released draft legislation that would create a rural veterinary loan repayment program in Wisconsin…
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Why a Bigger Bubble is a Big Deal
I recently sat down with WVMA President, Dr. Kim Kratt, to talk about her approach to organized veterinary medicine…
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VEB Advances and Drafts New Guidance
The Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) continues to advance guidance that supports Wisconsin veterinary clinics in delivering high-quality care through effective …
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A Soaring Success
Advocacy was in the air July 17, when more than 360 veterinarians, veterinary students, and …
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On the Hill with the AVMA HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) met prior to the AVMA Convention…
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Members Needed for Ag Day at the Capitol
No one tells your story better than you. March 26 at the State Capitol is the time to tell it. Wisconsin legislators need to hear from veterinarians. They need to hear your stories about patient demand in rural areas, both large and companion animals. They need to...
Like a Staycation with Education
By Dr. Holly Hovanec, Agricultural Animal Research Veterinarian, UW-Madison RARC Note: As part of the Association’s ongoing efforts to expose early graduates to the benefits of organized veterinary medicine, the WVMA sent Dr. Hovanec to VLC as our Emerging Leader....
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Help Legislators Understand the Importance of Xylazine in the Veterinary Profession as Illicit Xylazine Use Is Now Considered an “Emerging Threat” by the White House The time has come for the veterinary profession to rally on this important legislation. Every voice...