Regulation
FDA accepts Cogent’s bezuclastinib NDA in nonadvanced SM
Cogent’s bezuclastinib cleared FDA filing review in NonAdvSM, with a decision due December 30, 2026.
Regulation & policy
FDA rules, state legislation, practice acts, DEA scheduling, scope of practice, telehealth regulations.
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Regulation
Japan approves Dupixent for adults with bullous pemphigoid
Japan cleared Dupixent for bullous pemphigoid, expanding the first targeted option for this rare autoimmune skin disease.
Regulation
Sanofi’s venglustat wins FDA breakthrough tag in type 3 Gaucher
FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Sanofi’s venglustat for neurological manifestations of type 3 Gaucher disease.
Regulation
AHC unveils 2025 year-end Congressional Scorecard
The American Horse Council released its 2025 year-end scorecard tracking congressional support for the equine industry.
Regulation
Anecia Hawkins profile highlights mentorship and diversity in vet med
A Vet Candy spotlight on LMU student Anecia Hawkins underscores how mentorship, communication, and diversity work are shaping future veterinarians.
Regulation
AVMA highlights policy career path through Jacey Cerda podcast
A new AVMA podcast episode spotlights Dr. Jacey Cerda and the Government Relations externship as a pathway into veterinary advocacy.
Regulation
Board complaint guidance puts focus on records and consent
A new dvm360 discussion says most board complaints are manageable, but poor communication and weak records still raise risk.
Regulation
Board complaints put documentation and consent back in focus
A new dvm360 podcast revisits how veterinarians can respond to board complaints and reduce risk.
Regulation
Confiscated CITES birds and reptiles show rescue-center disease burden
A new study highlights disease, mortality, and biosecurity pressures in confiscated birds and reptiles entering rescue care.
Regulation
EMA accepts GSK’s bepirovirsen filing for chronic hepatitis B
GSK’s bepirovirsen has entered EMA review after phase 3 trials met endpoints in chronic hepatitis B.
Regulation
FDA approves Icotyde for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde approval adds a once-daily oral IL-23 receptor blocker for plaque psoriasis.
Regulation
FDA approves LivaNova aura6000 for obstructive sleep apnea
LivaNova won FDA premarket approval for aura6000, a hypoglossal nerve stimulation device for adults with moderate to severe OSA.
Regulation
FDA clears JenaValve Trilogy for severe aortic regurgitation
JenaValve’s Trilogy becomes the first FDA-approved transcatheter option for symptomatic, severe aortic regurgitation.
Regulation
FDA denies petition to require ‘feed grade’ pet food labels
After 1,333 days, FDA rejected a petition seeking mandatory ‘feed grade’ disclosures on pet food labels and marketing.
Regulation
High-oleic soybeans gain traction in dairy nutrition
MSU-led research and early farm results suggest high-oleic soybeans can lift milk components while cutting feed costs.
Regulation
Iran succession signals harder line amid regional disruption
Iran’s move to elevate Mojtaba Khamenei points to regime continuity as conflict-driven disruption spreads across the region.
Regulation
Iran’s hardline succession raises wider supply chain concerns
Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei signals regime continuity amid a widening regional conflict.
Regulation
Iran’s leadership succession signals harder-line continuity
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise suggests Tehran is entrenching hardline rule as regional disruption deepens.
Regulation
Kallisio wins CE mark for Stentra in head and neck radiotherapy
Kallisio’s Stentra oral immobilization system won CE certification, opening the door to European rollout in head and neck radiation therapy.
Regulation
Loose vervet monkeys put St. Louis on alert
Multiple vervet monkeys spotted near O’Fallon Park raised public safety, animal control, and regulatory questions in St. Louis.
Regulation
Middle East conflict keeps large numbers of travelers stranded
Airspace closures and flight suspensions across the Middle East left travelers stranded and routes unstable.
Regulation
Middle East war disruption continues to strand travelers
Airspace closures and limited evacuation options are still disrupting travel across Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Gulf.
Regulation
New Hampshire bill tests titer-based rabies exemptions
A New Hampshire proposal would allow some pets to skip rabies boosters based on titer testing, raising concerns for veterinarians.
Regulation
Pet food safety debate puts regulatory effectiveness in focus
A new critique of pet food oversight raises fresh questions about whether current rules prevent enough harm.
Regulation
RCVS opens nominations for 2016 council elections
The RCVS invited vets and veterinary nurses to stand for elected council seats in its 2016 governance cycle.
Regulation
Royal Canin says 2025 donations reached 27.7 million meals
Royal Canin says it donated 27.7 million meals across North America in 2025, with support tied to 23 partners and five disasters.
Regulation
Three women highlighting veterinary medicine’s broader reach
A Vet Candy feature spotlights three veterinarians whose careers span FDA leadership, aerospace medicine, and disaster response.
Regulation
US trade gap stayed high in 2025 as pet food surplus shrank
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in 2025, while the dog and cat food surplus fell sharply.
Regulation
Why vet tech representation on state boards is gaining ground
A technician-led push for seats on state veterinary boards is moving from advocacy into formal regulatory policy.
Regulation
How veterinarians can respond when a board complaint arrives
New discussion from dvm360 highlights how veterinarians can prepare for and respond to board complaints.
Regulation
Iran hardens course with Mojtaba Khamenei succession
Iran’s leadership succession points to continued hardline rule, with potential ripple effects for sanctions, logistics, and animal health supply chains.
Regulation
Iran succession points to hardline continuity amid wider conflict
Iran’s naming of Mojtaba Khamenei signals regime continuity, with potential ripple effects for supply chains and regional operations.
Regulation
Iran’s leadership transition points to deeper regional disruption
Iran’s move to install Mojtaba Khamenei signals hardline continuity and wider regional risk.
Regulation
Study details disease and mortality in confiscated CITES wildlife
A new study examines how confiscated birds and reptiles fare in rescue-center care, with implications for triage, biosecurity, and welfare.
Regulation
Veterinary media spotlight how clinicians can handle board complaints
New podcast coverage is turning board complaints into a practical conversation about process, documentation, and informed consent.
Regulation
Handling a veterinary board complaint starts before one is filed
New guidance highlights communication, records, and informed consent as key defenses in board complaints.
Regulation
St. Louis monkey escape highlights primate policy gaps
Loose vervet monkeys in St. Louis quickly became a public health and enforcement story.
Regulation
What veterinary teams should know about board complaints
A new dvm360 podcast highlights how veterinarians can prepare for and respond to board complaints.
Regulation
Board complaints move into the veterinary risk-management spotlight
New podcast discussions highlight informed consent, documentation, and state-board readiness for veterinary teams.