Seattle provides a mild climate, urban atmosphere, and natural surroundings as the backdrop for the 146th AVMA Annual Convention.

Dr. Larry R. Corry, the 2009 AVMA president, addressed the AVMA House of Delegates Friday, saying education, advocacy, and diversity will be his priorities during his time as the Association's highest elected officer.

Watch out for flying salmon!

AVMA leaders have made good on two fiscal promises made to the membership in January at the Veterinary Leadership Conference, Treasurer Bret D. Marsh reported to the House of Delegates Friday.

The structure and business model of the Auxiliary to the AVMA could dramatically change following the AVMA Annual Convention.

She sparkled. She had style and elegance. She was fun, generous, genuine. She was a scientist, and she was an artist.

The membership of the AVMA is similar in number to the population of a small city or large town—and the Association's leaders hope that members attending the 146th AVMA Annual convention will participate in the inaugural AVMA Town Hall Meeting, today at 1 p.m.

The AVMA is calling on veterinarians to learn about global veterinary programs and opportunities and the links among animal health, human health, and economic development.

You won't want to miss out on the fun at the Bayer Bash from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight.

With only a few days to spend in Seattle, it would be impossible to find all the great cafés, restaurants, and points of interest.

Seattle's nickname, the Emerald City, is a reference to the region's natural beauty.

The AVMA House of Delegates Friday elected Dr. Larry M. Kornegay as the Association's 2009 president-elect and gave Dr. Gary S. Brown a second term as vice president.

Former AVMA vice president Dr. René A. Carlson said Friday she is a candidate for 2010 AVMA president-elect.

For more than 20 years, the Doney Memorial Pet Clinic has been a refuge for Seattle pet owners unable to afford veterinary care for their companions.

From lost pets to raw milk, the new Beyond the Basics sessions at the AVMA Annual Convention offer attendees in-depth information about dozens of topics.

AVMA members and their spouses attending the AVMA Annual Convention can take advantage of free health screenings through the Wellness Center, on the sixth floor in the east lobby of the convention center.

Veterinarians, veterinary students, and practice managers can visit booth 801 in the exhibit hall, where AVMA PLIT is offering free evaluations of visitors' professional liability, business, and personal insurance.

The Christian Veterinary Mission will provide an ecumenical worship service from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Diamond Room of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.

Just as the educational sessions fortify veterinarians with knowledge to deliver optimal patient care, the professional exhibits assemble the latest products and services for building a strong practice.

You may not think of lush forests, sparkling beaches, and stunning mountains when someone mentions Seattle, but the diversity of the city's natural playground offers countless ways to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

Convention attendees don't have to leave the comfort of their hotel room for convention news and entertainment.

Elanco Companion Animal Health, a division of Lilly, is sponsoring shuttle bus service between the convention center and several hotels that are not within walking distance.

As if day-to-day financial concerns weren't enough to think about, it's easy to overlook planning for future money matters.

The Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival consists of 12 concerts Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in July.

Before you go out, pick up a copy of one of the local free papers The Stranger or Seattle Weekly and check out what's on the calendar.

Keeping backyard chickens might or might not amount to a trend in other cities, but in Seattle, the practice is both legal and popular enough to prompt the need for educational programs and materials....

Washington state is top in the nation in producing apples, cherries, and pears. And it's second at growing grapes and potatoes.

Fish flew during the AVMA Opening Session on Saturday morning.

The AVMA has conferred its highest honor on a veterinarian whose natural leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and vision have influenced the course of the profession and inspired countless others.

The AVMA policy Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved a resolution to change its wording.

U.K. female pop star Natasha Bedingfield will bring her signature playful, upbeat style to the third annual Merial Concert Series at 7 p.m. tonight at the Paramount Theater, which is located 1 block north of the convention center.

The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is the newest member of the Advisory Panel to the AVMA House of Delegates.

The House of Delegates elected three of its members to fill vacancies on the House Advisory Committee.

The AVMA House of Delegates voted to sunset the Council on Communications at its regular annual session Friday.

The AVMA House of Delegates Friday requested that the Executive Board convene a multidisciplinary group to review the Association's Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials Policy.

The House of Delegates approved the first resolution submitted by one of its reference committees under a new provision in the HOD Manual allowing that pathway.

Dr. Steele will be on hand again Sunday and Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine booth ...

Horses, cats, dogs, and other animals in three Seattle-area shelters are the beneficiaries of hundreds of hours of volunteer labor by convention attendees.

Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation through its 2009 Veterinary Student Scholarship program.

Seattle has gained a reputation as a nexus of global health in recent years.

Washington is home to an abundance of wildlife, but a number of native animals remain at risk.

Dr. Darla J. Rewers has found even the most hostile dogs enjoy coming into her clinic ... eventually.

Standing on the aged wooden porch of a general store in lush rural Montana, Dr. Dennis L. Wackerbarth looked up at a mountainside that had been stripped away by mining.

What is the one topic you would have liked to have discussed at yesterday's AVMA Town Hall meeting?

In the cosmic logic of things, it's fitting that Seattle, the hometown of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, is the birth place of a musical genre and social movement that continues to resonate two decades later.

The "Emerald City" may not be confused with "Tinsel Town," but a case can be made for Seattle to be called Hollywood Northwest.

A tribute to Dr. Janis H. Audin will air today on the AVMA Convention News Network television program.

Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four AVMA members who received awards Saturday during the Opening Session at the convention center.

The House of Delegates voted Friday on nine proposed amendments to the AVMA Bylaws.

Laughter filled the convention center ballroom on Friday night when comedian John Pinette talked about his disdain for hiking ...

Animal health and nutrition products may be the most tangible contributions of industry to veterinary medicine, but many companies also sponsor the profession's organizations and events—such as ...

Six mermaids and a merman lay in front of the convention center at noon Saturday as part of a protest against fishmongers throwing fish during the AVMA Opening Session.

During its Friday meeting, the AVMA House of Delegates recognized several of its members who are completing their terms of service..

The AVMA Executive Board Wednesday approved the policy "Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal."

Veterinary education standards, diversity, and membership engagement—no topic was off the table at the inaugural AVMA Town Hall Meeting Saturday.

Ambassador Robert G. Loftis said disease can spread across the world within hours, and the only task more difficult than planning for a pandemic is explaining why you didn't.

Suzanne Millman, PhD, said veterinarians can serve as a bridge between animal producers and the public to facilitate dialogues on animal welfare.

From chocolate samples to photo opportunities, the Bayer Bash offered a little bit of something for everyone who attended Saturday night.

To be successful, private veterinary practices need to not only provide great service to clients, but also be run according to basic financial concepts, particularly in this stormy economy.

Offering both massages and beverage breaks, the exhibit hall provides relaxation and refreshment to convention attendees, along with the main attraction—information booths from more than 200 organizations.

Humans, animals, and environments everywhere interact to share one health.

On Sunday, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges announced its choice to lead the consortium that will chart the future course of veterinary medical education.

What most attracted you to the 146th AVMA Annual Convention or what did you most want to see or do?

Unpasteurized dairy products marketed for their purported health benefits, some labeled as "real milk" or promoted as coming from "real cows that eat real feed" belie what may lurk inside.

Eagerly anticipated rules implementing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Service Act passed more than six years ago, have at long last been issued.

There's something fishy about the 2 gents greeting convention-goers to the Bayer Bash. ...

Convention programs uploaded to AVMA Ed should look and sound better as studio recordings will take the place of live recordings made during the AVMA Annual Convention.

The importance of veterinary visits for cats will be covered on today's AVMA Convention News Network television program.

The equine industry has been abuzz over new and alternative ways to further aid in the successful treatment of common injuries incurred by equine athletes.

The AVMA Auxiliary's silent auction runs until 4 p.m. today.

The AVMA will acknowledge 11 remarkable individuals for contributions to animal welfare, public health, research, global health, and teaching during the President's Installation Luncheon today.

A thin puff of white smoke rises from near the tip of a blue pen-shaped laser.

Leaders of the Auxiliary to the AVMA have approved exploring a partnership that could change the organization's structure.

New and diverse opinions may be difficult to accept, but they enhance understanding and creativity for those who are open-minded.

Conservative pundit Amy Holmes was a new face at the AVMA Political Action Committee Congressional Club Luncheon Sunday.

Communication with clients is vital to veterinary medicine as a service profession, according to Dr. Jane R. Shaw.

What have you done to conserve resources or make your clinic or practice more environmentally friendly?

Veterinarians might want to consider debarking dogs and declawing cats as a last resort if the alternative is abuse, relinquishment, or euthanasia.

Myrtle Edwards Park hosted this year's AVMA 5K Run Sunday morning.

Eco-friendly veterinarians and their green clinics are featured in today's AVMA Convention News Network television program.

"We're a minute to midnight, so there's still time, and we can do a lot to change the trajectory," Dr. Kevin T. Fitzgerald said Monday of the impact of climate change.

Participants at the interactive lab on physical rehabilitation techniques had a chance to practice physical rehabilitation skills for common orthopedic and neurologic conditions, ...

Whether debating a dues increase or merits of new projects, the Student AVMA House of Delegates had plenty of issues to handle at its meeting Sunday and Monday.

This year's golf outing was held Sunday at Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood.

Although there isn't much research on avian behavior, what little data exist suggest a happy exotic pet bird is one that gets lots of sleep and has plenty of opportunities to forage.

Upper Nisqually Sportsman Club in Eatonville, Wash., was the venue for this year's AVMA sporting clays competition, sponsored by Merial Ltd., Butler Animal Health Supply, and Wedgewood Pharmacy.

Natasha Bedingfield rocked the 3rd annual Merial Concert Sunday evening at the historic Paramount Theatre.