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Bartonellosis: A zoonosis hidden in plain sight

Veterinarians are susceptible to many zoonoses, with bartonellosis being a prime example—particularly cat scratch fever caused by Barto...

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AVMA Animal Health Studies Database reaches 5 years, 500 listings

This June, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch. The AAHSD also recently surpassed 500 listings of clinical trials.
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Former veterinary technology students sue college

Nine former veterinary technology students are suing Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. The students allege that when they were attending the program in 2017, the school misrepresented its accreditation status.
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Oregon mulls ban on mink farms as COVID threat

In April, an Oregon Senate committee heard testimony for and against a bill that would phase out mink farming in the state in an effort to protect people and animals from SARS-CoV-2.
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Montana passes licensure bill for veterinary technicians

Montana was one of only a few remaining states that did not require credentialing for veterinary technicians. But a recently passed state bill creates qualifications for veterinary technicians under the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
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Study of telecommuting pet owners finds positives and negatives

More time with pets but more pet-related distractions were among the findings of a survey investigating the experiences of pet owners working from home.
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Veterinary technician tasks outlined in model regulation

A template for state regulation of scope of practice for veterinary technicians was created by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards as a resource for states considering changes to their rules.

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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

Study results suggest lab mice susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Radiation guide released for veterinary medicine

USDA awards $11M for agricultural animal studies

Online tool ranks zoonotic threat potential

Veterinarians’ smartphones, tablets contaminated with staphylococci

Kentucky researchers identify novel rotavirus strain

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Lemme, Molgaard receive honors from Iowa State

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Correction

The article “Veterinarian sentenced for selling performance-enhancing drugs for racehorses” in the May 1, 2021, issue of JAVMA News, incorrectly reported that Scott Robinson is a veterinarian. He illegally procured and sold performance-enhancing drugs used in racehorses.

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