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Animal Drug Updates
The U.S. has lost 90% of its large animal and livestock veterinarians since the end of World War II. The exodus of doctors from large animal practice has left many regions of the country with little or no access to veterinary services.
The Veterinary Care Accessibility Score (VCAS) is a new way of looking at the challenging, complex issue of inequities in the accessibility of veterinary care throughout the country. It uses data from a wide array of sources to account for key factors that affect access to vet care: The result -- A single number that helps answer a complex question: How accessible is veterinary care in my community?
Our most comprehensive look at the costs, barriers, and workarounds facing 75 million pet parents — and what telemedicine is doing about it.
The 2025 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook offers an up-to-date look at U.S. pet populations and pet owners, with in-depth analyses and fresh insights on ownership trends, pet acquisitions, veterinary visits, and spending habits.
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