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(July 2, 2009)

Coming to Seattle: Veterinary convention a menagerie of opportunity

You know we're coming to the Emerald City for our annual convention, and you know there's been a lot of talk about our hosting the world-renowned fishmongers from Pike Place Fish Market. [more]

(June 30, 2009)

AVMA applauds U.S. House of Representatives for introducing veterinary public health legislation

The nation's largest veterinary association today applauded four members of the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing legislation that confronts public health threats by investing in the public health veterinary workforce [more]

(June 29, 2009)

Study: Furosemide has health benefits for Thoroughbred racehorses

A groundbreaking study to be published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) shows that furosemide does more than enhance performance in Thoroughbred racehorses; it also has beneficial effects on the health and welfare of those horses. [more]

(June 12, 2009)

AVMA reaffirms commitment to host Pike Place Fish Market educational program

The AVMA announced today that it is moving forward with its original plan to host an educational, team-building program by the Pike Place Fish Market's world-renowned fishmongers at its annual convention, which will be held in Seattle, Wash., July 11-July 14. [more]

(May 21, 2009)

World conference shines spotlight on critical importance of aquaculture

This is no fish story. When it comes to the importance of veterinarians helping prevent, control and eradicate aquatic animal diseases, there's no need to exaggerate or boast. [more]

(May 15, 2009)

National Dog Bite Prevention Week—prevention is the best cure for dog bites

The AVMA has joined with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) to celebrate National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23, 2009. [more]

AVMA Annual Convention

July 11-14, 2009 Seattle, WA
Convention Press Room

Issues in the News
Roll Call (PDF), one of Capitol Hill's premier newspapers, profiles 2008-2009 AVMA Congressional Fellow Dr. Whitney Miller, discussing the transition from veterinary school to working for Congress.

Food Supply Veterinary Medicine

We are at a crossroads. Americans are demanding, now more than ever, healthy and wholesome food, and there aren't enough veterinarians on the front lines helping to make sure their expectations are met.
· Web page highlights need for more food animal veterinarians

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AVMA on the Hill
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