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Collage: Children with petting zoo animals

Enjoy cuddly moments, with caution against disease risks

Agritourism is a growing business, and state and local fairs attract millions of guests. The public’s interactions with livestock and o...

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Witnesses are sworn in

New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act has the Department of Veterans Affairs providing service dogs for military veterans who have PTSD.
SAVMA House of Delegates and SAVMA Chapter Presidents

SAVMA stays focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion

The Student AVMA House of Delegates and SAVMA Chapter Presidents hybrid meetings occurred July 31-Aug. 1. This was the first time student leaders had a chance to be together in person in two years. Participating were 80 delegates from 39 veterinary schools representing over 17,000 veterinary students.
Dr. Greg Bishop and canine friend

Veterinarians still warming up to telemedicine

Surveys suggest the surge in virtual visits and other forms of veterinary telehealth is temporary and will likely diminish after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Cat looking out of a backpack carrier next to a traveling bag.

Cats and the power of the human-animal bond

Bond-focused practices are more likely to attract millennial cat owners who are willing to spend money on these furry family members.
Two people planning a website design

Speakers offer tips for building a presence online

AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 offered the sessions “Aim High: 7 Ways to Build Your Hospital’s Presence and Reputation” and “A Trust-Building Website.”
Dog running in a pond with an algal bloom

Algal blooms endanger livestock, pets

In a lecture at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021, Dr. Sherri Lyn Kasper helped veterinarians identify the various signs of intoxication in animals related to algal blooms, learn about treatments that might be needed, and educate clients on how to identify potential danger.

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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

National Veterinary Technician Week focuses on self-care

Demographic data included in 2021 internship, residency matching summary

Chewy sues companies on allegations of misleading customers, diverting sales

CDC, USDA work toward robust surveillance programs

VHMA celebrates 40 years of advancing veterinary managers

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American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

American Association of Industry Veterinarians

Society for Theriogenology

American College of Theriogenologists

American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology

American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Obituary: Alexander de Lahunta, veterinary neurologist, dies at 88

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