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Helping diabetic pets live happily ever after

Diagnosing diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs is pretty straightforward, but treatment and monitoring can be complex—especially with mo...

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Dr. José Arce

AVMA President Arce pledges to tackle profession’s economic challenges

The AVMA’s new president, Dr. José Arce, says he will lobby Congress for low-interest or interest-free student loans to make veterinary medical education more affordable and accessible.
Dr. Lori Teller

Teller wins historic AVMA election

Dr. Lori Teller, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, won the race for 2021-22 AVMA president-elect on July 30 during a vote by the AVMA House of Delegates.
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Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program moves apace

Nearly three dozen competencies will be necessary for certification in the AVMA’s veterinary first responder program, which ensures veterinarians are trained to manage disasters and animal health emergencies.
Maltese dog and black and white cat eating natural, organic food from a bowl at home

New AAHA nutrition, weight management guidelines published

The 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association include information on body condition score, muscle condition score, and communicating nutritional recommendations to clients.
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USDA expanding efforts to protect farmed aquatic animals

A federal aquaculture plan would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture expanded authority over farmed aquatic animals and have USDA officials create a series of guidance documents and standards for guarding the health of all aquatic animals.
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Recombinant vaccine could reduce paratuberculosis spread

A vaccine in development could help reduce the spread of paratuberculosis, a common chronic disease on dairies, according to recent study results.

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Candidates for AVMA offices introduce themselves

Bradley and Gill win top spots on AVMA Board

AVMF taking applications for student scholarships, pharmacology grant proposals

Education council members appointed

AAVSB launches program for veterinary technicians

USDA may require emergency plans for regulated animal facilities

Insured pets received more care, more frequently

AVMA wins World Veterinary Day Award for COVID-19 response

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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Correction

The article “Campus tours” in the Aug. 15, 2021, issue of JAVMA News, gave the wrong year for a veterinary student at the University of Arizona in a photo caption. Arianna Adams is a second-year student.

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