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Can veterinarians prevent the next pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic marks the third novel coronavirus outbreak of the 21st century. Unlike the viruses that cause severe acute respir...

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Veterinarian surgeon wiping hands

No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to people through pets. But the agency warns people to limit contact with animals if they become sick with the virus.
Kate Alucard

Veterinary colleges continue to face diversity, inclusion challenges

Despite efforts to create diverse and inclusive environments within the veterinary profession, including veterinary colleges, there is still room for progress. The student government at Iowa State University censured the College of Veterinary Medicine after students spoke out about incidents involvi
Drs. B. Duncan X. Lascelles and Sheilah A. Robertson

WVC becomes Viticus Group

The Western Veterinary Conference became WVC in 2014. Now the organization has been renamed as Viticus Group, reflecting its expansion to education in human health, while the annual conference remains WVC. Attendance was over 16,000 for the 2020 conference in February.
Simparica Trio product package

FDA approves Zoetis’ multiple-parasite preventive

Zoetis received approval in February from the Food and Drug Administration for its new Simparica Trio, the first combination drug that protects dogs from heartworm disease, ticks and fleas, roundworms, and hookworms.
Racehorses on the track

Veterinarians among those charged in widespread horse doping scheme

Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert administration of illegal performance-enhancing drugs to racehorses in the U.S. and abroad, according to court documents released March 9.
CRWAD proclamation presentation

CRWAD marks 100th annual meeting

The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases held its 100th annual meeting in Chicago this past November. The city of Chicago marked the occasion with a proclamation honoring CRWAD and its years of work.

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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020

Company sold prescription drugs to unauthorized users, resellers

New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

Email login now an option on AVMA website

Annual spending on pets nearing $100B

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Commissioned Corps honors veterinarians who protected public health

NAVTA names veterinary technician of the year

American College of Zoological Medicine

United States Animal Health Association

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians

Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics

Missouri VMA

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