November 21, 2011

Action Alert!: Senate Poised to Introduce Prescription Mandate Bill
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Efforts are underway to introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate that is similar to House Resolution 1406, the Fairness to Pet Owners Act. Call your senators today and encourage them not to support any legislation that would mandate veterinarians to write out prescriptions – something veterinarians already do.
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Webinars Explore AAHA-AVMA Pet Healthcare Guidelines
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The good news is that there have never been so many pets in our homes, providing families endless hours of joy and companionship. Our pets also benefit from the best veterinary doctors and technology ever available. Sadly, though, evidence shows that the health of our nation's pets is declining.  More »

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Pesticide Use and You
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We hate pests. Unfortunately, they love us. Whether we're talking about flea and tick control in companion animals, or protecting livestock and the feed they eat, our clients look to us to help them tackle pest problems. It's part of our job to do so responsibly.  More »

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False Claims by Credit Card Processing Company
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Thanks to our members, the AVMA has recently become aware of a company that is wrongfully representing themselves as having an established partnership with the AVMA. We want you to be aware of the potential for deceptive claims and let you know how easy it is for you to verify whether or not a program is actually offered by the AVMA.  More »

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Fellowship Program Looking for a Few Good Veterinarians
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Do something different. Something new. Something Big! That's the motto of this year's AVMA Governmental Relations Division Fellowship Program, which provides you an opportunity to look beyond clinical practice and gain more understanding of public policy and regulatory science.  More »

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From AVMAtv to YouTube: Making the Switch
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Here at the AVMA, we're always reviewing projects and products to see if they're still relevant and aligned with the association's strategic goals, and if they're consistent with our core competencies. Is it still meeting our needs and those of our members? Have those needs changed, perhaps necessitating a new approach?  More »

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The Best and the Brightest
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Our profession is full of people who deserve recognition for their contributions to both animal and human health. And odds are good that you know a few of them. So why not nominate someone for one of the AVMA's many annual awards?  More »