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Animal health laboratories aid testing for COVID-19 in people

Veterinary diagnostic laboratories are helping overwhelmed public health laboratories identify COVID-19 in people. One—the Oklahoma Ani...

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Dr. Eleanor M. Green

TAMU 2+2 program receives approval

A 2+2 program between Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University will allow 18 veterinary students to complete the first two years of a four-year veterinary curriculum in Canyon, Texas, starting next fall.
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Delegates to consider dues proposal, policy revisions

The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a proposal to expand the reduction in AVMA member dues for newer graduates as well as revisions to policies on antiparasitic resistance and transportation of research animals.
Cat looking out a window

Though COVID-19 cases rare in pets, testing is available

Veterinarians can test for the COVID-19 virus in animals, but whether and when they should still remain issues. At press time in late April, only a very few animals had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Chart: "V" Scenario Likely

Business as un-usual

The overall impact of shelter-in-place measures to the veterinary industry is an open question, although bits of economic data gathered from practices across the country are shedding some light on the issue.
San Diego Convention Center in 2012

AVMA Convention canceled because of pandemic

AVMA Convention 2020 in San Diego has been canceled by the AVMA Board of Directors because of public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stressed medical professional

The importance of self-care during a pandemic

For many, life feels like it’s been put on hold as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s OK to worry about yourself and loved ones, but you should take an active role in preventing those cares from overwhelming you.

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FDA: Ivermectin not approved for COVID-19 treatment

Veterinary clinics take precautions even without statewide orders

Zoos, aquariums keep animals engaged during closures

AVMA Board gets down to business, virtually

Equine veterinarian runs for governor in North Dakota

FTC orders divestiture as Compassion-First acquires NVA

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National Academies of Practice accepts fellows, member

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Obituaries

Correction

The article “Research delayed, rodent populations reduced during pandemic” in the May 15, 2020, issue of JAVMA News misspelled the name of Dr. Jennifer K. Pullium. 

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