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 April 2014 - The AVMA Advocate

In this issue:

  • Vet Mobility Act edges toward House floor
  • PAST Act passes key Senate committee
  • Another "big lick" step in the wrong direction
  • Our take on the Fairness to Pet Owners Act
  • Stakeholders band together to increase funding for key programs
  • Capitol Hill briefing discusses FDA's new policies on antibiotic use in food animals
  • Spring AVMA ad campaign takes flight
  • AVMA celebrates National Ag Day
  • USDA commits funds to reduce feral swine damage
  • New tax proposals could impact veterinary students
  • Ag secretary appoints veterinarian to advisory board
  • FDA list a win-win for animal, human health

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