The IVMA Winter Conference is February 13-14. Register by February 1 for the Early Bird Discount! Visit iowavma.org to save your spot!

Animal shelters, rescues, and veterinarian clinics around the U.S. are posting on social media telling pet owners to check their pets' microchips after learning Save This Life, a major microchip company, is no longer providing services. bit.ly/4gAHl8c

Today is Love Your Pet Day. You can celebrate the day in many ways but here are two suggestions to consider! 1️⃣ Sharing this image to tell the world you love your pet 2️⃣ Scheduling an annual check-up with your veterinarian to ensure your pet is happy and healthy.

Current and aspiring veterinarians have a new incentive to practice in rural Iowa. Apply for our Rural Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program today! ⬇️ #Iowa #IowaAg iowafarmbureau.com/Member-Benefit…

Iowa State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at the front lines of battle against Avian Influenza trib.al/YosJVAH

During #NationalPoisonPreventionWeek, discover common human medications that can be unsafe for your pet and how you can keep them safe. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. bit.ly/2Wfs1Zi

Happy #NationalPetDay! Pets make every day better, and veterinary teams help to protect those pets. Whether it's National Pet Day or any other day, it's always an opportune time to celebrate pets and learn more about the importance of wellness exams: bit.ly/2Srm7RJ

Whether you're a commercial poultry producer or raising a backyard flock, this HPAI webinar is for you. Join USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on April 17 at 1:30 p.m./CST to hear how you can protect your flock on a multi-species farm. Register at zoomgov.com/webinar/regist….

Many hands make for light work at yesterday's Heck Veterinary Clean up Living History Farms . Thanks to everyone who came out to help! The Infirmary is a replica of the clinic Drs. Heck & Carey started in West Liberty IA in the early 1900's. Check it out next time you visit Living History Farms

Four lovable pups were inducted into the 2025 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame. See the honorees: desmoinesregister.com/story/news/loc…

The Healthy Dog Importation Act was reintroduced to combat the spread of foreign animal diseases entering the U.S. The legislation would expand the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service program by providing additional tools to monitor the health of dogs being imported. bit.ly/44FCTmw

Handling animal welfare cases focus of new Iowa handbook published to aid law enforcement desmoinesregister.com/story/money/ag…

FREE SEMINAR. Dr. Jackie Willette, equine surgeon in ISU Vet Med's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, will present a free webinar on "Common Causes of Emergency Lameness," Wednesday, May 28, from 7-8 pm. #developdiscoverdeliver iastate.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

OPEN HOUSE. A behind-the-scenes look at ISU Vet Med's Equine Hospital will be held Saturday, June 28. Equine clients & referring veterinarians can explore the facility, meet with the equine healthcare team & observe demonstrations. #developdiscoverdeliver vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/equine/equ…

As people host or venture off to parties this Fourth of July weekend, many will bring their pets. This can be risky, as an animal might eat, see, or hear something they're not used to and react negatively. Here are 7 tips to keep your pets safe: bit.ly/3Gp4VZA

IVMA Annual Meeting registration is open! Join us Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, in Ames. Click here to view sessions and register. iowavma.org/content.asp?co…

Two weeks until the Governor's Charity Steer Show at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. This year, I am honored to be working with the Elbert Family from Rock Rapids and "Team Trice". Thanks to the iowavma and ISU Vet Med for sponsoring "Trice"!

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. Dr. Dan Grooms and "Trice" won the Showmanship Award at the Iowa State Fair Governor's Charity Steer Show on Saturday. Trice is owned by Matt Elbert of Rock Rapids. Trice was co-sponsored by ISU Vet Med and iowavma. #developdiscoverdeliver