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January 15, 2010
 
USDA to restructure accreditation program, require renewal
Veterinarians who want to keep their government accreditation will need to apply under one of two newly created accreditation categories. [more]
 
Symposium brings together leaders in animal welfare
The AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges co-sponsored a unique educational event Nov. 8-11, 2009, at Michigan State University. [more]
 
Welfare courses have tough time breaking into curriculum
Veterinary faculty agree that students should have an awareness of the history and basic concepts of animal welfare and knowledge of related current events if they are to be an integral part of the animal welfare discussion after graduation. [more]
 
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Board addresses issues from member level to world stage
AVMA may develop online database of international opportunities
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Board freezes AVMA staff salaries in 2010
Board revises guidelines for spay/neuter clinics
Member retention is goal of new reduced dues option
Committee on the Human-Animal Bond up for early review
Board reaffirms peer-review procedure model for grievances
Welfare policies revised with strategic goal in mind
Board revises public health, animal agriculture policies
Board takes actions in areas of research, education
AVMA News (Cont'd)
Pandemic flu policy in place
AVMA updates investment policy
Policy calls for veterinary inclusion in marine mammal health programs
Policies address carcass disposal, resource conservation, wild animals
GHLIT offers benefit of portable medical insurance
 
Companion Animals
Feline practitioners handle complexities of cats
AAFP president recruiting all veterinarians who treat cats
AAFP and AAHA release Feline Life Stage Guidelines
Morris funds research on upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats
 
Production Animals
Swine-use H1N1 vaccine approved under conditional license
Mycotoxin prevalence up in some regions
 
Public Health
CDC: Pet frogs associated with Salmonella outbreak
 
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