by Amanda McDavid | Jan 9, 2026 | Viewpoints
In a thoughtful post on LinkedIn.com this week, Dr. Matt Salois, economist and president of Veterinary Study Groups, raised the question: “Are we quietly headed for a veterinarian oversupply problem?” He points out that the number of students enrolling in veterinary...
by Amanda McDavid | Jan 2, 2026 | Viewpoints
Although this edition is officially the first newsletter of 2026, it also serves as the concluding issue for 2025. Continuing our annual tradition, this final edition of News & Notes provides a summary of the key events and developments from 2025 that we reported...
by Amanda McDavid | Dec 19, 2025 | Viewpoints
Reading a commentary on equitable investment in the veterinary workforce reminded me that One Health encompasses animals, people, and our planet. Animals are fellow species sharing and being affected by genetic, environmental and behavioral forces just like...
by Amanda McDavid | Dec 12, 2025 | Viewpoints
At next year’s Industry Overviews at VMX and WVC, we will focus on innovation in animal health. Recent developments in human health highlight efforts to accelerate innovation by streamlining regulatory processes rather than relying solely on company-driven advances....
by Amanda McDavid | Dec 5, 2025 | Viewpoints
Throughout my career, I have closely examined innovation within the animal health sector. Recently, I have been considering how advancements and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could streamline the drug discovery process. Many startups today emphasize their...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 21, 2025 | Viewpoints
Have you ever attended a seminar expecting to focus on one topic, only to leave contemplating something entirely different? Yesterday, I attended an event at the NC Biotechnology Center in Durham, NC, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North...