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Veterinarians could lead sustainability efforts

Despite the veterinary community championing the one-health concept—that human, animal, and environmental health are intertwined—the en...

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Veterinary organizations take diversity- and equity-related action

Several veterinary organizations and associations have released statements in recent months in support of the Black Lives Matter movement; a few organizations have moved further into action.
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Veterinary hospital staff members unionize

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced that employees at Columbia River Veterinary Specialists voted 53-1 in August to approve a labor agreement that will last until 2023.
Female Aedes aegypti mosquito

Modified mosquitoes may reduce disease risks for humans, animals

Plans to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys should benefit humans and may also benefit animals.
Students working with video-enabled microscopes

The virtual professor

JAVMA News spoke with veterinary college faculty about how they’re working to overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning new technologies to facilitate virtual learning, and keeping students engaged online.
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Slowdown in human activity presents rare opportunity for wildlife researchers

The slowdown in human activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period described as “anthropause,” has provided scientists a unique chance to better understand human-wildlife interactions.
Retired couple

AVMA offering retirement plan for veterinarians

The AVMA Trust has launched, beginning Oct. 1, a new retirement plan for AVMA members that will be available to practice owners, along with their eligible employees, and self-employed veterinarians.

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USDA awards $3M in 2020 to support rural veterinary services

One-health lessons for children created by veterinarian

Texas Tech announces accreditation progress

Dentistry now required part of veterinary curriculum

Become the Disneyland of veterinary practices

Making sense of genetic disease in dogs and cats

Investigators faced difficult decisions on depopulation, recalls for salmonellosis

Climate, disease linked with moose declines

Veterinary podcast gets People’s Choice nomination

Charges for illegal sale of equine drugs at New York racetracks

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VCA names new chief medical officer

American Association of Avian Pathologists

American College of Poultry Veterinarians

Pride Veterinary Medical Community

Dean appointed at TAMU veterinary college

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