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New school year brings hybrid curriculum

JAVMA News spoke with several veterinary college deans about how they plan to educate students this coming fall in the face of safety, ...

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Dr. Tracy Farone holds a new hive frame.

Veterinarians and beekeepers: An arranged marriage

Veterinarians are still working to gain the trust of beekeepers in the wake of a federal rule that went into effect in 2017 bringing veterinarians and beekeepers together.
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AVMA Virtual Convention coming in late August

The AVMA announced in early June that the Association will be holding the first AVMA Virtual Convention in late August to offer inspiration, continuing education, and engaging conversation to attendees.
Animal protein sources

US to miss foodborne disease reduction goals

Numbers of confirmed illnesses in humans resulting from common foodborne pathogens have risen or remained level for several years, putting the U.S. on track to miss 2020 reduction targets. Better tests and more testing may help explain why the numbers have not fallen, but to reach its goals, the U.S. needs more work to reduce food contamination.
Infographic: U.S. Heartworm Disease Incidence The Trend Over Time

Heartworm prevalent in South, expanding in other hot spots

Heartworm disease became more common in hot spots across the U.S. and remained prevalent in the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Lower Mississippi Valley.
Mail carrier delivering to a home with a dog in the front yard

Postal Service implements dog bite prevention program

The United States Postal Service is working to add a paw sticker on the outside of mailboxes where there is a known dog in the immediate area to help mail carriers avoid dog bites.
Ralph Johnson and Dr. Michael Bailey holding a Pride VMC banner

Landmark Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQ workers

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in a historic decision that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers cannot be fired solely on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Pet poison control calls rise with COVID-19–related cleaning

Paycheck Protection Program eases rules for loan forgiveness

Disease research center forming at Kansas State

Veterinary technicians fully recognize zoology specialty

Education council schedules site visits

Wild horse, burro program starts fertility control trials, sees adoption high

WSAVA targets veterinary wellness

Researchers to study drug resistance in high-risk cattle

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