Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association

06/06/2026

🚨Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky.

These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, 2026. 🪰

Read the complete guidelines here: www.kentuckyhorse.org/health-alerts

PLEASE NOTE that the current restrictions are subject to change without prior notification. Please check the Kentucky Agriculture website screwworm Information page for the latest information. www.kyagr.com/statevet/disease-prevention.html

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06/04/2026

Please see the information below from Kentucky Cattlemen's Association regarding New World Screwworm being found in Texas. More information will be send to KVMA Membership on Monday!

05/21/2026

Check out Park Equine Hospital’s exciting expansion news!! Congratulations!!

🏥 BIG NEWS at Park Equine Hospital 🐴

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Surgery & Lameness services with the development of a new state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate and enhance care for our patients and clients.

✨ Coming Soon:

• Covered Lameness Arena with…➡️advanced video lameness analysis technology and
➡️multiple diagnostic footing surfaces for comprehensive evaluations

• New Surgery Center featuring…➡️cutting-edge equine CT imaging and
➡️modern surgical suites and recovery spaces designed for exceptional patient care

This expansion represents our continued commitment to advancing equine medicine while providing the highest level of care for the patients and clients who trust us every day.

📍Covered Lameness Arena Opening: Fall 2026

📍New Surgery Center Opening: Summer 2027

🤩STAY TUNED for updates as we move forward!

Precision Diagnostics. Advanced Surgery. Trusted Care. 🐎

05/15/2026

Happiest of birthdays to Dr. Don Denton of Westgate Veterinary Hospital in Bowling Green! Dr. Denton is a KVMA Past-President, has served on the KVMA Foundation and many other roles! He has been in practice for 60 years and is 85 years young and still loves caring for his furry patients!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all on your special day!!

05/08/2026

Most sincere congratulations to Dr. Robert Copelan!
Beyond well deserved! A mentor to so many equine practitioners!!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tanner!! You represent the veterinary profession so very well! Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

🐂 Dr. Brad Tanner `05 thought he had it all figured out when he entered our DVM program 25 years ago.

"I'll be a cattle vet," he recalled thinking to himself.

🦷 Here's the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth, though: Years later, as a board-certified veterinary dentist and partner with Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, he serves as an example of what's possible for talented and open-minded DVM students. 🐴

Tanner earned the college's 2026 J.T. Vaughan Outstanding Equine Service Award during our recent Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony.

🔗 Learn more about his journey by clicking the link in our bio.

05/01/2026

This is spot on!! ☑️⬇️ KVMA & KBVE have been working hard to elevate LVT’s! They now have title protection, and increased scope of practice!!

04/29/2026

Great opportunity for those DVM’s interested in equine regulatory medicine. See Below!! ⬇️

New Press Release! 📣

The Jockey Club’s 2026 Racing Regulatory Veterinarian Fellowship Applications Open May 1: bit.ly/4cDhb6f

04/29/2026

Kentucky is very proud of our 75 year relationship with our 38 contract seats Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine!

Auburn's biomedical scientists and veterinarians train with top faculty in a leading teaching hospital and cutting-edge research facilities.