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Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 19, 2023
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JAVMArt Jubilee celebrates 50 years of JAVMA cover art
AVMF hires former Ohio State fundraiser as executive director
Animal scientist Grandin awarded honorary DVM by Kansas State
Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response
In Memory: Timothy Montgomery, dedicated AVMA volunteer leader, dies at 65
In Memory – May 25, 2023
Beef cow with atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy found in South Carolina
Keep kids happy at these Denver attractions
Top 10 activities to do in Denver during AVMA Convention 2023
More AVMA News
JAVMArt Jubilee celebrates 50 years of JAVMA cover art
AVMF hires former Ohio State fundraiser as executive director
Q&A: Murtaugh aims to be 'visionary leader' for AVMA
Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
MentorVet, AVMA partner to launch national platform for veterinary career mentorship
New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – May 2023
AVMF, VPRF announce pharmacology research grant winners
AVMF, Purina Pro Plan expand charitable care program to support veterinarians, clients
AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
SAVMA panel talks about shared responsibility of diversity, equity, inclusion
SAVMA Symposium at Illinois highlighted the best of the Midwest
Practice
Ditching the blame game: Effectively responding to medical errors
Using stay interviews to increase staff retention
CDC issues warning about spread of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis
Studies analyze factors, outcomes associated with cranial cruciate ligament rupture, surgery
NAVTA, Virox launch certificate program in infection prevention
Remaining medically important antimicrobials transitioning to prescription status
Specialists issue consensus statement on abdominal ultrasound in dogs, cats
Pet behavior lessons learned during the pandemic
Study uses dog breed, weight, and sex to determine age for early detection of cancer
A veterinarian’s role in pet after-death care
VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Community
Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 19, 2023
Donate books, journals, supplies
Animal scientist Grandin awarded honorary DVM by Kansas State
In Memory – May 25, 2023
Oregon VMA – March 31-April 2, 2023
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
Virginia VMA – February 16-18, 2023
In Memory – May 11, 2023
American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – February 24-25, 2023
American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 13-14, 2023
In Memory – April 27, 2023
American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 18-22, 2022
Issues
NVA splits into two businesses, may go public in next few years
Pleas, indictments in animal drug, pesticide trafficking cases
Mars acquires Heska in $1.3B deal
New treaty established to protect marine biodiversity, conservation of the high seas
Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
AAFCO reaffirms guideline on copper levels in dog food
Anti-doping program goes in effect for horse racing
Theft, vandalism, and break-ins: How veterinary clinics can protect against security breaches
New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
For most practices, demand returns to pre-pandemic levels
Spill of hazardous materials poses low risk to animals, say Ohio state officials
Government
Canine osteoarthritis drug, Lyme disease bacteria vaccine receive approvals
Canine parvovirus treatment receives conditional approval
FDA approves anemia drug for cats with chronic kidney disease
USDA starts highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine trials
Generic drugs for treating inflammation, vomiting, parasites receive FDA approval
AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
USDA tracking bird flu spillover events in mammals
EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products
Illicit xylazine, fentanyl combination decreed ‘emerging threat’
USDA announces $15.8M in funding for disease preparedness, response
USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act
Events
Keep kids happy at these Denver attractions
Top 10 activities to do in Denver during AVMA Convention 2023
AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
SAVMA panel talks about shared responsibility of diversity, equity, inclusion
SAVMA sessions prepare veterinary students for their professional journeys
How to have end-of-life conversations
Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Addressing causes of burnout in veterinary medicine
Intercultural competency is a journey, not a destination
AVMA House of Delegates approves eight resolutions
AVMF aid is source of hope for embattled Ukrainian veterinarians
AVMA News archive
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Recalls and alerts
AVMA Journal spotlight
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Press releases
AVMA selects 2023-2024 congressional fellow
Dr. Candace Croney receives prestigious 2023 AVMA Humane Award
Dr. Sheilah Robertson named winner of 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
National Pet Week 2023: Celebrating the bond between pets and owners through responsible care
AVMA and MentorVet partner to launch innovative veterinary mentorship program
