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Finding the spreaders of chronic wasting disease

Research teams are working to improve tests used to find the prions that cause chronic wasting disease, track animal movements and inte...

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Dr. Cheung with a canine patient

Asian American, Pacific Islander community discusses racism during pandemic

An increase in hate crimes related to COVID-19 has made an impact on Asian American and Pacific Islander veterinarians and veterinary students.
Dr. Duhon performing surgery on a patient

Ableism in veterinary medicine

Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack of accommodations for people with disabilities persist within higher education and the professional world.
Sea otter

Sea otters challenged amid rehabilitation efforts

Conservation efforts continue for southern sea otters in central California, which help maintain kelp forests by eating the sea urchins that eat the kelp.
Matthew J. Salois, PhD, and Katie McClean presenting in the AVMA Axon webinar “Exploring industry trends of today and tomorrow”

Clinics see annual growth in revenue, visits

As of March 1, year-over-year revenue increased, on average, 9.1% for practices, and patient visits increased 3.0%, according to the Veterinary Industry Tracker from analytics company VetSuccess and the AVMA.
Barn fire

How to reduce the risk of fires in horse barns

Implementing certain safety practices and having a disaster plan can help prevent potential injuries and mortalities from fires in horse barns.
Owners with their dogs shopping for food bowls in a pet store

Pet spending up despite delays, disruptions

Americans spent more on pets and pet products in 2020 than they did in 2019, but shipping and manufacturing delays are slowing goods and causing occasional shortages.

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Creating accessible veterinary spaces

AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually

Veterinarian named in settlement over human knee surgeries

WHO surveillance targets resistant E coli

Veterinary practices see benefits with insured pets

California bill would regulate hobby pet breeders

AVMA shows love for members

Veterinary students, faculty members administer COVID-19 vaccines

Detection dogs identify COVID-19 infections

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