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News of interest to the Wisconsin veterinary community
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…
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…
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 …
Timmy is One of a Kind
While Timmy always had an unusual gait when walking, it didn’t slow him down. The two-year-old goldendoodle’s steps might have looked different, but he lived his early years…
A DATCP Update from the State’s Top Doc
Dr. Mathias joined DATCP this June and is serving as the veterinary program manager for the farm raised deer (FRD) and chronic wasting disease (CWD) programs…
Harnessing AI to Boost Animal and Human Health
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to become more sophisticated, graduate students at …
A DATCP Update from the State’s Top Doc
Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (eCVIs)
In Wisconsin, veterinarians are encouraged to use electronic …
Calling All WVMA Executive Board Candidates!
Hear ye, hear ye. The WVMA is seeking eager and passionate members to join our Executive Board…
A Soaring Success
Advocacy was in the air July 17, when more than 360 veterinarians, veterinary students, and …