Learn how to make the most out of attending a veterinary conference.
If you’re attending a conference at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, you know that the sheer size and energy of the venue can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you navigate the experience like a pro, here are some insider tips that will make your time at the conference smooth and enjoyable.
Attending the VMX Conference in Orlando, Florida, is a valuable investment in your veterinary career, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. Between travel, accommodation, meals, and registration fees, the costs can add up quickly. However, with some strategic planning, you can attend VMX without breaking the bank. Here are some cost-saving tips to help you make the most of your experience at the Orlando Convention Center while keeping your expenses in check.
Attending VMX at the Orlando Convention Center is an exciting opportunity to learn, network, and grow within the veterinary profession. With a packed schedule of continuing education (CE) sessions, exhibitor visits, and networking events, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, one of the best ways to make the most of your time at VMX is by building in extra time between activities. This simple strategy can significantly enhance your experience, ensuring you get the most out of every moment.
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Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire veterinary teleradiology provider VitalRADS, a move that would significantly expand its diagnostic services portfolio by adding 24/7 specialist imaging interpretation, AI-assisted workflows, and cloud-based imaging technology. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the company’s vision for an integrated Virtual Reference Laboratory serving veterinary practices worldwide.
Fi has launched Fi Ultra™, a new GPS dog tracker that integrates T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service powered by SpaceX’s Starlink to provide location tracking in areas without traditional cellular coverage. The company says the device is the first consumer pet wearable to combine satellite connectivity, LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in a single tracker, targeting owners who frequently travel or recreate in remote locations.
Early data presented at ACVIM Forum 2026 suggest Akston Biosciences’ investigational NGF-targeting Ambifect® candidates provided improvements in canine osteoarthritis pain and function comparable to bedinvetmab (Librela®). The company says the candidates also generated durable anti-NGF immune responses that may support longer dosing intervals pending further clinical evaluation.
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has appointed veterinary nutrition specialist Dr. Angela Rollins as head of its Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, effective July 1. A longtime faculty member and UT alumna, Rollins succeeds interim department head Dr. Diane Hendrix and will oversee one of the nation’s busiest academic small animal clinical departments.
Wonderdog has launched a membership-based preventive health platform that combines at-home blood testing, veterinary-reviewed diagnostics and an AI-powered health companion to help detect disease in dogs before clinical signs appear. Backed by $5 million in pre-seed funding, the company aims to shift canine healthcare from reactive treatment to continuous health monitoring.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to immediately authorize the use of ivermectin in medicated livestock feed, warning that current control measures may not be enough to contain the expanding New World screwworm outbreak. State officials say feed-based treatment would allow producers to protect entire herds more efficiently while extending protection to free-ranging wildlife susceptible to the parasite.
