Veterinary students are not graduating with enough surgical confidence. A 2018 study found 63% of final-year veterinary students had never done an unassisted canine spay. Students need real-world surgical support, and animals need care. Veterinarians: Will you mentor a student?

As this week’s release of 500 dogs from Ridglan Farms comes to a close, we are hoping the next release of animals is already just around the corner! We want to be ready. Join our veterinary corps! Click the link below to apply! #ridglan #vetmed #veterinarian #onehealth

Eight horses bred in a USDA research program were scheduled to be used in terminal surgery labs at Washington State University. If you know anything about where these horses are or what happened to them, please contact us at [email protected]. #veterinaryschool #vetmed #USDA #veterinarymedicine

In 2025, 5.8 million dogs and cats entered U.S. shelters, while 396,000 were killed in shelters. At the same time, veterinary care has become financially inaccessible for many families: 52% of pet parents skipped or declined needed care, usually because of cost. youtube.com/shorts/ICDBN...

Ventilation Shutdown Plus (VSD+) has become the most widely used method for mass extermination during this avian influenza outbreak. Only 1.11% of veterinarians said they believe VSD is an “ethical and humane method of emergency depopulation.” youtube.com/shorts/jAtDG...

How do many vet students practice surgical skills? In many programs, students operate on healthy animals, ending their lives before recovery. Other programs work with animals in need of care. What do you think is a more effective method? youtube.com/shorts/9ZbQz...

Ventilation shutdown plus is a widely used method for depopulating birds during avian influenza outbreaks. It involves sealing buildings, raising temperatures, and killing animals by heatstroke. Less cruel methods exist, but there is currently no incentive to use them. youtube.com/shorts/A0xwr...

Some people still recommend aversive training tools, such as bark collars, prong collars, and spray bottles, despite strong evidence that positive reinforcement is more effective. What’s the worst animal training advice you received? Post in the comments. youtube.com/shorts/Sd3iO...

Do you know why it is getting harder to get care for your dog? A veterinarian described a growing challenge: dogs living in environments that don’t match their needs. Time constraints in clinics make these conversations harder to have.

Major flaws in the new cat spay study. PhD trainees did the same procedures, and a surgeon with fifteen years of experience did the laparoscopic group. Long surgical times and missing data. This does not compare to high-quality, high-volume spays. #Cats #spayneuter www.youtube.com/shorts/ADH3P...

What animal issues concern veterinarians most? From dog socialization and backyard breeding to food system risks, the challenges are wide. There’s also a structural constraint: limited time per visit. Millions still lack access to care. What concerns you most? www.youtube.com/shorts/VDUn6...

🚨Action Alert!🚨 Please call the USDA at (510) 559-6060. Say: “I am calling about the 11 Pullman, Washington, USDA Research horses, and I'm wondering if there is any update about what will happen to them?” Wait for a response, then say...🧵 www.youtube.com/shorts/NbL_n...

Dr. Hannah Mueller saw a system where dogs were used for repeated procedures, then sent to research and euthanized. She refused. Then created an alternative: Surgery training + animals returned to shelters. It worked. The school adopted it. #VetMed #VeterinarySchool youtube.com/shorts/MTB_O...

Dr. Erin Zamzow, a WSU graduate and veterinarian at a chimp sanctuary, was expected to perform procedures on animals she cared for—then end their lives. She refused. It delayed her graduation. She drew the line anyway. youtube.com/shorts/qtMTQ...

Why do harmful practices persist inside respected institutions? WSU vet student Larrea Cottingham—who exposed the plan to kill 8 healthy horses—recommends the book The Occasional Human Sacrifice by Carl Elliott.

Why do harmful practices persist inside respected institutions? WSU vet student Larrea Cottingham—who exposed the plan to kill 8 healthy horses—recommends the book The Occasional Human Sacrifice by Carl Elliott. youtube.com/shorts/W3WfT...

WSU made the right decision to spare the 8 horses. At the same time, we condemn all threats and harassment, and believe those who resorted to this tactic should be held accountable to the full extent of the law. If you’ve seen threats, send screenshots. Email us at [email protected]

Former CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou is urging veterinary students at Washington State University to consider becoming conscientious objectors. Eight healthy horses and about 60 goats are scheduled to be killed in a surgery lab. youtube.com/shorts/2RExZ... #VetMed #VeterinaryStudents #WSU

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 WATCH: Senator Lisa Cutter announces that Colorado bill SB26-123, to prohibit VSD+ poultry extermination by 2029, has been postponed indefinitely. This outcome shows just how difficult it is to protect farmed animals from the most cruel practices. youtube.com/shorts/N31Q1...

Hidden on pages 744–746 of the Farm Bill is a provision called the “Save Our Bacon Act.” It could override state laws that ban pork from pigs raised in gestation crates. This isn’t just an animal confinement issue. It’s also a public health issue. youtube.com/shorts/-rn63...

Are Zoos Really Saving Red Wolves From Extinction? What can zoos be doing to better educate the public about the true causes of wolf species decline? #RedWolves #wildlifeconservation #OneHealth youtube.com/shorts/EwrUH...

Why don't I think ethics and welfare training will solve the veterinary profession's problems? This conversation comes as WSU’s College of Vet Med defends a lab scheduled to end the lives of horses and goats that could instead be adopted or transferred to sanctuaries. youtube.com/shorts/lJSPz...

WSU veterinary students can save 8 horses, they just don’t know it. The lab protocol says animals are “purchased from animals that would be sent to slaughter.” These horses were not destined for slaughter and a sanctuary is ready to take them. Watch & share: youtube.com/shorts/mf3jZ...

8 adoptable horses at Washington State University are scheduled for a surgery lab that will end their lives. Veterinarians have offered to transport them to rescue. This lab is not required for graduation. Please send a respectful email to Dean Dr. Dori Borjesson. youtube.com/shorts/TfIpr...

The AVMA just released its new edition of the Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals. They legitimize VSD+, as well as the fur industry, and legitimize Fur Commission USA as some kind of authority on the humane treatment of animals. youtube.com/shorts/U-lye...

Where do dairy cows never touch grass from birth to death? #vetmed #gotmilk #onehealth #vetschool #vetstudent #animalwelfare 👉 youtube.com/shorts/Gr8-X...

How do dairies still profit while losing money on milk? I’m a veterinarian. Here’s the real model: 👉 youtube.com/shorts/WVuaB... Should companies shift ingredients and menus towards whole foods, animal-free protein?

Do cows compete with humans for food? 750 million acres of land are tied to beef cattle production, yet that same land could provide protein for 234 million people per year if used for human-edible crops. youtube.com/shorts/abZk3...

Urgent action needed to save eight former research horses at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. They could go to sanctuary. Watch the video and please sign our letter below. youtube.com/shorts/tlPq_...

What do veterinarians think of Gatorland? Watch this video and please sign our letter to Gatorland linked below. #Wildlife #captivewildlife #Conservation #Veterinarian youtube.com/shorts/KTazC...

What do veterinarians think of the exotic pet trade? Watch this video and find out. We’re asking Pomona to stop hosting reptile expos at Pomona Fairplex. Sign our letter linked below. youtube.com/shorts/3jGpW...

California just listed mountain lions as threatened & livestock producers aren’t happy. But a 2013 study found when cougar hunting increased, complaints & livestock depredations rose by 36-240%. To save Mountain Lions we need to support whole foods animal-free meals. youtube.com/shorts/XRFdC...

California approved a plan to end every mule deer’s life on Catalina Island. Backed by the Catalina Island Conservancy. Meanwhile, bison got birth control and are allowed to stay. Sign our letter below! youtube.com/shorts/W8yBB...

Are veterinarians addressing the right kinds of animal neglect and maltreatment? Check out this video, and sign our letter in the comments if you agree that the University of Wisconsin should change its curriculum. youtube.com/shorts/OCN0F... #VetMed #vetschool #OneHealth

Why is the Hermes Birkin Officially Cringe? 🐊 As a vet student, I’ve learned that it's our responsibility to advocate for everyone. From social animals in concrete pits to hazardous chemical sludge, is this luxury? Full story: youtube.com/shorts/WYltI... #Hermes #Birkin #Luxury #cringe

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine still uses terminal labs instead of proven effective training. Sign the letter calling for better training: 👉 www.ourhonor.org/blognew/wash... #VetMed #WSU #AnimalProtection

The AVMA’s new Depopulation Guidelines still allow Ventilation Shutdown Plus: animals sealed in buildings while heat is added until their lives end. Sign our letter today, and veterinarians, please send this to your AVMA Delegate. www.ourhonor.org/blognew/2026... #onehealth #humaneendings

Can a calf with a cleft palate survive? The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine told Iowa Farm Sanctuary that Herbie could not be saved. Iowa Farm Sanctuary refused to accept that conclusion and gave him a chance. #VetMed #OneHealth #vetschool youtube.com/shorts/9Htr5...

As a veterinarian, here’s my perspective on the Los Angeles Zoo, elephant captivity, and public funding decisions. Watch the full video here: 👉 youtube.com/shorts/8OsuQ... #LAZoo #Elephants #AnimalPolicy #Zoos

Most Americans already support strong protections for animals, but they think they’re alone. A national survey of 2,074 adults found widespread support, with people underestimating each other by 20–30 points. That silence benefits corporations. Study: Niemiec et al.(2026) youtube.com/shorts/dqWtr...

Can you call it conservation if you’re selling the animals as snacks? I went to Gatorland to investigate why a "protection" park is profiting from alligator meat and body parts. See how these lives are ended for it: youtube.com/shorts/Bx5eF... #Wildlife #Gatorland #Florida #ExoticLeather

Disturbing veterinary training at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine includes repeatedly anesthetizing healthy ponies so students can perform multiple unrelated surgical procedures over more than a week. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/c2RD3...

For the first time in Europe, researchers detected antibodies against avian influenza in a dairy cow after cats became ill at the facility. This challenges repeated claims that spillover was rare and raises questions about delayed testing and corporate responsibility. youtube.com/shorts/hs9sq...

In 2026, a public veterinary school plans to end the lives of healthy horses due to a policy misunderstanding that never existed. This is not effective training and it is not an efficient use of public resources. youtube.com/shorts/sYN6K...

Is Université de Montréal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine teaching students using the most effective methods? We found the school was still relying on an outdated curriculum that does not align with the AAVMC guidelines. #vetmed #vetschool #veterinarian #onehealth youtube.com/shorts/Hma__...

Veterinary students ask me how to avoid slaughterhouse rotations. I tell them they should go. These opportunities are disappearing because corporations benefit when fewer veterinarians witness what animals experience. Full video here 👉 youtube.com/shorts/409mr...

Is UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine teaching students using the most effective methods? We found the school was still relying on an outdated curriculum that does not align with the AAVMC guidelines. youtube.com/shorts/FaZeA... #vetmed #vetschool #veterinarian #onehealth

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is under scrutiny for policy decisions that appear to uphold conventional industry practices over modern, science-backed standards. Learn more about the AVMA’s sow housing policy, here: www.ourhonor.org/blognew/avma... youtube.com/shorts/MIO9C...

Your cat is probably too cold in your home, and you don’t realize it. As a veterinarian, I wish more people understood a cat’s thermoneutral zone. youtube.com/shorts/toUvu... #cathealth #veterinarian #cats #catcare

Who are the corporate shills behind RFK's new dietary guidelines? The answer won't surprise you at all. youtube.com/shorts/EMPlR... #onehealth #h5n1 #vetmed #veterinarian #gotmilk #animalrights #Vegan