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Illustrations: Pathway to veterinary school and Veterinarian mentor and potential vet student

Potential veterinary students face layered admission challenges

Many potential veterinary students face obstacles unrelated to their academic abilities when applying to veterinary school. This includ...

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Dr. Douglas Kratt, 2020-21 AVMA president

Being AVMA president during a national crisis

President Doug Kratt talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the AVMA is reckoning with representing the nation’s least-diverse health care profession.
Drs. Grace Bransford (left) and Lori Teller (right)

President-elect candidates make their case

Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller delivered campaign speeches to the AVMA House of Delegates in January explaining why they’re most qualified to be the 2021-22 AVMA president-elect.
Illustration: Doctor vaccinating a patient

When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?

The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for veterinarians to be a priority group for vaccination.
Heron

Algal blooms sicken people, animals across United States

In 2016-18, the 18 states participating in a surveillance program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported algal blooms sickened at least 389 people and 413 animals. All the people survived, but 369 of the animals died.
Dr. Adam Stern

New forensic programs investigate deaths of unclaimed dogs and cats

Two new forensic programs out of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine are investigating the deaths of unclaimed dogs and cats. The International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association also has released standards for postmortem examinations.
Inactivated bacterial cells with cytosolic crystal

Protein in soil bacteria could help fight worms

An article published in November describes promising results for a Haemonchus contortus treatment in sheep that uses crystal proteins contained within the cell walls of killed Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria.

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HOD elects two to councils

Delegates discuss dues, programs for recent graduates

AVMA: Prioritize animal welfare, not marketing, in treatment decisions

States may want to defer discipline when veterinarians seek treatment

New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

Improve mental health by reconnecting with human nature

Developing your career in a way that supports you

Veterinary leaders discuss how to combat racism, be an ally

Some pets putting on pounds during pandemic, some getting more exercise

ASPCA opens Veterinary Forensic Science Center

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