AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 Daily News

Looking for info about the AVMA Virtual Convention 2021? You can get your AVMA Convention Daily News fix with four issues throughout the convention—Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Read each issue for previews and coverage of continuing education, keynote presentations, and special events as well as relevant news from within the AVMA and across the veterinary profession.

Sunday, August 1

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Delegates reaching out to communicate value of AVMA

The AVMA House of Delegates passed a resolution recommending that the House Advisory Committee form a working group to explore and define delegates’ roles as AVMA ambassadors in promoting member value.

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Dog emerging from a transport crate

When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says

An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for brachycephalic breeds, mode of transport, and importance of routine veterinary care prior to travel for dogs if they are considering adopting an imported dog.

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Drs. Rena Carlson (left) and Grace Bransford (right)

Candidates for AVMA office introduce themselves

Three candidates spoke during the regular annual session of the AVMA House of Delegates Friday—one for a second time.

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Saturday, July 31

Dr. Lori Teller

Teller wins historic AVMA election

Dr. Lori Teller, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, won the race for 2021-22 AVMA president-elect Friday during a vote by the AVMA House of Delegates.

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Drs. Janet Donlin and Douglas Kratt

AVMA wins award for COVID-19 response

The AVMA has won this year’s World Veterinary Day Award for its immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Princess Culberson and father, Prince Joseph Konia Kposowa

A princess on a mission

Princess Sarah Culberson, who will present the general session talk on Saturday at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021, didn’t always know she was a princess, but the process of how she inherited that title started with doing some self-exploration and going out on a limb to discover her roots.

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Friday, July 30

Atul Gawande, MD

Gawande: Medical discoveries aren’t enough, need more patients to benefit from them

Atul Gawande, MD, is delivering the AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 keynote speech, “Cowboys and pit crews with Atul Gawande, MD,” at noon CDT Friday. He’s been a passionate advocate for delivering great health care to as many patients as possible.

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Dr. José Arce

AVMA president Arce pledges to tackle economic challenges facing profession

In the year ahead, incoming AVMA president Dr. José Arce says he will do his best to be a strong leader who represents all members, advocates for the profession, and inspires others to do the same.

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Thursday, July 29

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Speakers discuss monitoring diabetic pets, troubleshooting difficult cases

Speakers at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 today will discuss how to investigate difficult-to-control cases of diabetes in cats and dogs and the use of flash continuous glucose monitors for diabetic pets.

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