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- AVMA condemns abuse of swine as shown in Mercy for Animals video
(16 November 2009)
- AVMA Ed re-launched with cutting-edge upgrades
(12 November 2009)
- Three more ferrets diagnosed with pandemic influenza H1N1
(10 November 2009)
- Experts discuss complex nature of animal welfare at symposium
(10 November 2009)
- AVMA hires Stephanie Fisher as grassroots coordinator at its Washington, D.C., office
(10 November 2009)
- AVMA issues statement about importance of upcoming international animal welfare symposium
(6 November 2009)
- AVMA updates H1N1 flu resources for pet owners, veterinarians
(5 November 2009)
- H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat
(4 November 2009)
- AVMA/AAVMC International Symposium to address veterinarians' roles in animal welfare
(3 November 2009)
- Veterinary group's Congressional agenda focuses on workforce issues
(7 October 2009)
- American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Pfizer Animal Health team up to award up to $2 million in scholarships to veterinary students through 2012
(1 October 2009)
- AVMA appoints Dr. Elizabeth Sabin to staff coordinator of international affairs
(1 October 2009)
- AVMA promotes Dr. Heather Case to director of the Scientific Activities Division
(1 October 2009)
- U.S. Senators introduce veterinary services legislation
(24 September 2009)
- World Rabies Day serves as reminder to vaccinate pets
(16 September 2009)
- Rabies cases among cats on the rise
(15 September 2009)
- AVMA survey indicates most starting salaries are up for new veterinarians
(01 September 2009)
- AVMA headquarters recognized for energy efficiency
(28 August 2009)
- AVMA report to Congress disputes Pew Commission study
(17 August 2009)
- Matushek named editor-in-chief, director of AVMA Publications Division
(17 August 2009)
- Dr. Corry installed as president of AVMA
(14 July 2009)
- AVMA House of Delegates welcomes new president; takes action to combat recession and uphold animal welfare policy
(13 July 2009)
- Complementary Veterinary Medicine—Acupuncture and Chiropractic—Discussed at 2009 AVMA Convention
(11 July 2009)
- Experts explore the many sides of training dogs and improving behavior
(11 July 2009)
- (Pet) food for thought
(11 July 2009)
- Move over Ace Ventura; Real life pet detectives, canine and human find and prevent lost pets
(11 July 2009)
- On the global front lines
(11 July 2009)
- When a dog bites
(11 July 2009)
- Excellence in animal welfare, public health, education and research honored the AVMA's 146th convention
(11 July 2009)
- AVMA response to PETA protest at the association's annual convention
(10 July 2009)
- 146th Annual AVMA Convention in Seattle invites veterinarians to help clean up animal shelters
(10 July 2009)
- Coming to Seattle: Veterinary convention a menagerie of opportunity
(2 July 2009)
- 'Father of Veterinary Public Health' to host book signing at AVMA convention
(1 July 2009)
- AVMA funded FFA scholarship awarded to aspiring veterinarian in Texas
(1 July 2009)
- AVMA funded FFA grant scholarship awarded to aspiring veterinarian in Missouri
(1 July 2009)
- AVMA applauds U.S. House of Representatives for introducing veterinary public health legislation
(30 June 2009)
- Study: Furosemide has health benefits for Thoroughbred racehorses
(29 June 2009)
- AVMA hosts inaugural Town Hall Meeting at AVMA convention
(26 June 2009)
- AVMA hires Dr. Joan Arnoldi as Assistant Director in the Animal Welfare Division
(24 June 2009)
- AVMA reaffirms commitment to host Pike Place Fish Market educational program
(12 June 2009)
- World conference shines spotlight on critical importance of aquaculture
(21 May 2009)
- National Dog Bite Prevention Week—prevention is the best cure for dog bites
(15 May 2009)
- Flu outbreak: There's more than one doctor in the house
(04 May 2009)
- AVMA supports annual vision checkup for service animals
(30 April 2009)
- AVMA advises consumers that pork and pork products are safe for consumption
(29 April 2009)
- Human cases of swine flu reported in U.S.
(24 April 2009)
- AVMA celebrates World Veterinary Day
(24 April 2009)
- Dr. Michael B. Cates takes leadership role on AVMA's One Health Joint Steering Committee
(24 April 2009)
- Dr. Janis H. Audin, JAVMA Editor-in-Chief Emeritus dies after a lengthy battle with a long-term illness
(23 April 2009)
- President Obama introduces Canine in Chief
(14 April 2009)
- AVMA's Easter and springtime tips for pet owners
(09 April 2009)
- America's veterinarians headed to Seattle for summer convention
(01 April 2009)
- America's #1 companion gets respect the CATalyst 2009 Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities
(27 March 2009)
- AVMA, AVMF, Red Cross enter agreement to coordinate animal rescue efforts and programs
(25 March 2009)
- AVMA testifies before Congress on animal identification systems, urges mandatory NAIS
(11 March 2009)
- Rockefeller Foundation bestows grant to fund National One Health Commission
(05 March 2009)
- AVMA testifies at Senate hearing on GAO veterinary shortage report
(26 February 2009)
- Weaving a Web for food safety
(18 February 2009)
- Food safety program receives emergency funding from stakeholders, still at risk of closure
(09 February 2009)
- AVMA supports USDA investigation into alleged misuse of veterinary licenses
(05 February 2009)
- February is National Pet Dental Health Month
(4 February 2009)
- Internet scam promises pets, but fails to deliver
(05 January 2009)
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- FDA continues to receive complaints about chicken jerky products
(24 December 2008)
- AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System
(18 December 2008)
- AVMA calls for increased veterinary oversight in meat production; cites USDA audit report initiated after Hallmark/Westland recall
(11 December 2008)
- Veterinarians stress importance of handwashing
(08 December 2008)
- AVMA Ed goes live
(01 December 2008)
- AVMA revises policy on ear cropping and tail docking
(26 November 2008)
- AVMA responds to alleged abuse of turkeys at West Virginia farm
(20 November 2008)
- AVMA congratulates Obama family for making adoption of new first-family dog a serious, careful decision
(20 November 2008)
- AVMA launches "Chew on This" podcast series on food safety
(19 November 2008)
- AVMA congratulates President-elect Obama, highlights key issues
(12 November 2008)
- AVMA remembers Dr. Ronald Davis, a 'One Health' visionary
(10 November 2008)
- AVMA: Obama family should use care
when selecting the First-Family dog
(07 November 2008)
- America's veterinarians congratulate U.S. congressman-elect Dr. Kurt Schrader
(06 November 2008)
- AVMA: Veterinarians need to be included in Proposition 2 implementation
(05 November 2008)
- Survey shows—Veterinarians really like their jobs and are a pretty happy bunch
(29 October 2008)
- AVMA Congressional Fellows placed in Senate offices
(20 October 2008)
- AVMA membership survey shows association leadership, membership well aligned in goals and values
(16 October 2008)
- Veterinary post-grad education has never been so popular -- or controversial
(15 October 2008)
- Veterinarians say good hygiene, common sense key to healthy pets and families
(07 October 2008)
- Lack of funding forces closure of food supply safety program
(02 October 2008)
- Dr. Gail Golab, head of AVMA Animal Welfare Division, becomes first U.S. veterinarian credentialed in animal welfare
(30 September 2008)
- AVMA addresses livestock health issues before U.S. Congress
(25 September 2008)
- AVMA supports FDA efforts to clarify regulation of genetically engineered animals
(18 September 2008)
- Allegations of cruelty at an Iowa pig farm
(17 September 2008)
- Update: Texas veterinarians call for help in aftermath of Hurricane Ike
(17 September 2008)
- Pit bulls, pigs and barracudas: AVMA calls on McCain and Obama to help keep America's animals healthy
(15 September 2008)
- Texas veterinarians call for help in aftermath of Hurricane Ike
(13 September 2008)
- Update: Hurricane Ike spurs preparedness for entire Gulf Coast states
(11 September 2008)
- Hurricane Ike spurs preparedness for entire Gulf Coast
(08 September 2008)
- Hurricane Gustav response efforts a success in pet evacuation
(05 September 2008)
- AVMA offers disaster resources for veterinarians, pet owners as National Preparedness Month begins
(05 September 2008)
- World Rabies Day reminder -- vaccinate pets
(26 August 2008)
- AVMA issues statement on California Proposition 2
(26 August 2008)
- AVMA New Orleans convention succeeds
(20 August 2008)
- Dr. Larry R. Corry becomes 2008 AVMA president-elect
(30 July 2008)
- Drs. David McCrystle and Douglas G. Aspros elected AVMA Executive Board chair and vice chair
(30 July 2008)
- Cook takes the helm as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association
(22 July 2008)
- AVMA passes groundbreaking animal welfare policies
(21 July 2008)
- Platinum Partner Program shines for industry and AVMA
(19 July 2008)
- Learn what's hot in New Orleans at the 145th AVMA Annual Convention
(17 July 2008)
- JAVMA Special Report: AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force Report calls for World Health through Collaboration
(15 July 2008)
- AVMA hires Sheila Saldeen as a Medical Writer in the Communications Division
(11 July 2008)
- AVMA Collections highlights disaster preparedness
(3 July 2008)
- Study: 9/11 dogs suffered few health effects
(2 July 2008)
- Guiding the way toward fewer unwanted pets
(1 July 2008)
- Latest AVMA podcast features Fourth of July pet safety tips
(25 June 2008)
- AVMA condemns abuse of cattle shown in new video
(25 June 2008)
- AVMA testifies on antimicrobial resistance before Senate committee
(24 June 2008)
- AVMA hires Kim Michael-Lee to lead Business Division
(17 June 2008)
- AVMA hires Derrick Hall in the Membership & Field Service Division
(12 June 2008)
- AVMA launches animal welfare Web section to provide hub for programs and information
(05 June 2008)
- AVMA hires Ilana Forbes as a state policy analyst
(05 June 2008)
- Is tap water safe for your dog?
(01 June 2008)
- AVMA discourages use of conventional leghold traps, sets guidelines for humane trapping
(20 May 2008)
- Veterinarians, pediatricians and postal workers team up to reduce incidence of dog bites
(14 May 2008)
- AVMA declares preliminary victory on farm bill provisions
(14 May 2008)
- Revised AVMA policy on castrating and dehorning cattle provides additional guidance for managing pain
(12 May 2008)
- AVMA opposes use of double-deck trailers for transporting horses and other equines
(12 May 2008)
- AVMA passes new policy to encourage humane treatment of captive elephants, appropriate use of training tools
(6 May 2008)
- National Pet Week reminds animal lovers
that 'Pets Jazz up Our Lives'
(1 May 2008)
- New age of 'pocket pet' medicine begins—AVMA grants exotic companion mammal specialty provisional recognition
(24 April 2008)
- Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke hired by AVMA to oversee AVMA Veterinary Career Center
(23 April 2008)
- AVMA opens online resource to general public
(9 April 2008)
- Animal welfare judging competition adds veterinary student division
(21 March 2008)
- Dr. Larry G. Dee and Dr. Thomas F. Meyer join AVMA Executive Board
(17 March 2008)
- AVMA applauds new state laws that make dog fighting a felony everywhere in the United States
(12 March 2008)
- AVMA urges outlawing trafficking of chimps, monkeys and nonhuman primates as pets
(11 March 2008)
- Coming to the defense of cats
(15 February 2008)
- AVMA reminds pet owners during Pet Dental Health Month that pets suffer with dental health problems, too
(12 February 2008)
- Shortage of veterinarians has "makings of a crisis"
(08 February 2008)
- Allegations of cruelty at California slaughterhouse
(31 January 2008)
- AVMA and Banfield Charitable Trust honor "Future Vets"
(28 January 2008)
- Calling for more veterinarians
(24 January 2008)
- AVMA House of Delegates holds first annual winter meeting
(14 January 2008)
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