The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) and the IVMA are hosting regional Rural Veterinary Roundtables around the state this summer. 

IVMA members are invited to attend these listening and brainstorming sessions to join the conversation on the challenges and success of rural veterinary medicine. Each session will be a group discussion attended by local veterinary practitioners, ISU CVM leadership, IVMA leadership, agricultural representatives, community leaders and state legislators. They will held in the morning, with coffee and pastries provided. 

Sessions will be held in Humboldt (5/22), Williamsburg (6/24) and Afton (7/16) and there will be a final session at the IVMA Annual Meeting in September.

• The first session will be held in North-Central Iowa on Friday, May 22, hosted by Dr. Aubrey Cordray at Humboldt Veterinary Clinic, 2112 10^th Ave N, Humboldt, IA, 7:30- 9:00 am

Click here to learn more and RSVP to attend. 

IVMA Foundation Bike Ride

Registration is now open for the IVMA Foundation "Tour de Paws" Bike Ride!

Bring the whole family and invite your clinic for a fun, feel-good ride on the scenic High Trestle Trail! The ride includes distance options for everyone, from a short, family-friendly ride to a longer route perfect for gearing up for RAGBRAI. End the day with a BBQ, band and social at the AMP in Ankeny.

Proceeds from the ride benefit the IVMA Foundation, which provides scholarships for students at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine—helping support the future of veterinary medicine.

June 13, 2026

Ride starts and finishes at the Ankeny Market and Pavilion (AMP) in Uptown Ankeny. Rolling start with packet pick up beginning at 1:00 pm. Food and entertainment 5-7 pm.

Not interested in riding, but want to help? We need volunteers! Call the IVMA office for more information. 515-965-9237.

Thank you to our bike ride sponsors!

Elanco

IDEXX

Iowa Wealth Management

Midwest Veterinary Supply

Madison County Cattlemen

R2 Financial Strategies

WinPro Pet

More information and registration.

Earn CE at the Zoo this Summer

Looking for a fun way to earn CE this summer? Join us at Blank Park Zoo on Wednesday, June 24 for a one-of-a-kind continuing education event that blends learning, behind-the-scenes access, and a relaxing evening at Zoo Brew.

The program begins at 1:00 pm with three hours of large-group CE, followed by small-group breakout sessions that take participants behind the scenes at several zoo exhibits. After the learning wraps up, stick around for Zoo Brew—your registration includes admission and one drink to enjoy while exploring the zoo after hours. You may earn 4 hours of CE for this event. Space is limited - register today!

Thank you to our Zoo-Nique CE Sponsors!

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Iowa Wealth Management

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

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New Educational Resources On Vectors Available

The Center for Food Security & Public Health (CFSPH) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to share newly developed educational resources focused on Vectors and Vector‑Borne Diseases of Animals.

These resources provide practical and easy to understand information, including:

• Identification tips for ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and more
• How-to handout on preparing specimens for laboratory submission
• Integrated pest management (IPM) considerations for animal settings
• Reference table of vector-borne diseases of animals

View Resources.

Webinar: Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome

The Case of the Chronically Itchy Cat: A Practical Approach to Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome

Please join Hill's Pet Nutrition on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30pm for 1 hour of RACE CE from Dr. Marlyse Wehber (DVM, veterinary dermatology resident).  During this one hour RACE CE lecture we will embark on a practical clinical approach to working up cats suspected of having Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome (FASS) and review real clinical cases that highlight a case-based approach to evaluating the chronically itchy cat.

Register here.

2026 ISU James D McKean Swine Disease Conference

The 2026 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference will be held in Ames in June. Two preconference workshops will also be offered on enteric diseases and PRRS management. For those who registered for the main conference, there is no additional cost to attend the preconference workshops, thanks to the generosity of the conference sponsors.

Both pre-conference workshops will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine campus, followed by the main conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames.

This conference is once again planned in conjunction with Iowa Swine Day, which will be held on Thursday June 25, 2026. Although the events are separate, this provides the opportunity to feature two extraordinary conferences here in Ames.

Get more information and register.

CE for a Cause: Animal Care Foundation Spring 2026 CE Seminar

The Animal Care Foundation of Minnesota, a non-profit that helps elders and individuals who are disabled get veterinary care for their pet when they can not afford it on their own, is hosting CE as a fundraising event. The RACE approved event can be attended in person in Minnetonka, MN or virtually anywhere.

Title: Continuing Education for a Cause: Animal Care Foundation Spring 2026 Spring Seminar

Who: For small animal practice Veterinarians and Technicians

Credits: 8 Interactive Medical Credits (RACE Approved 20-1362144)

Date/Time: May 14th, 2026 (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Central Daylight Time)

Cost: $295 for Veterinarians, $175 for Technicians

Get more information and register.