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Baker joins AVMA as PAC and grassroots manager
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the political outreach efforts of its Governmental Relations Division, the AVMA has
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Disease management takes center stage at USAHA
Diseases that have a substantial economic impact were the focus of the 2007 joint scientific session of the U.S. Animal Health
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AVMA GHLIT switches PPO network
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust switched its preferred provider organization network to Aetna Signature Administrators, effective Dec.…
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AVMA Answers: AVMA investment policy
In 2004, the Executive Board adopted an investment policy to better manage investment risk and optimize investment return.
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Information Technology Division established at AVMA
The AVMA Centers for Information Management, formerly a department within the Executive Division that handled information
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Guidelines for heartworm infection in cats updated, new syndrome defined
The American Heartworm Society released the 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm
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Getting beyond surgical contraception
Surgical sterilization has long been considered the gold standard for managing dog and cat populations in the United States.
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Pet health insurance gains ground in North America
Health insurance for companion animals can be almost as confusing as human health insurance, but it also can come in handy—particularly for an animal…
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Deadline extended for council nominations; another position opens
A new deadline will apply to nominate candidates for vacant council positions beginning this year.
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New diplomates
Thirteen new diplomates were welcomed into the American College of Zoological
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Guidelines help tackle pain in cats and dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners have released the AAHA/AAFP Pain
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USDA names new administrator of FSIS
The Department of Agriculture has appointed Alfred V. Almanza as administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection
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Association Forum honors AVMA's Dr. Little
The Association Forum of Chicagoland has named AVMA Executive Vice President Bruce W. Little (KSU '65) the recipient of the 2007
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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The Little traveled road
Second career as association professional realized AVMA CEO's teaching ambition
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Jones assumes pivotal position in Publications
The promotion of a staff person to fill a new position approved by the Executive Board in June is the first step toward
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Disaster, emergency-related issues addressed
The Executive Board acted on two recommendations involving disaster and emergency issues.
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FDA finds food from animal clones to be safe, invites comments
The Food and Drug Administration has found that meat or milk from clones of adult cattle, swine, and goats is as safe to eat
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Elanco to expand with addition of Ivy Animal Health
Eli Lilly and Company has signed an agreement to acquire Ivy Animal Health, which offers products primarily for promoting growth
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Wildlife-livestock interactions policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted a policy encouraging government agencies to be guided by science in their policies on interactions between wildlife and…
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Morris Animal Foundation to fund $4.6 million in studies
The Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding more than $4.6 million in animal health studies for 2008 and providing
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Industry initiative
Animal health company Intervet Inc. will donate one dose of rabies vaccine for dogs to the Afya Serengeti project for every dose
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Multiple learning formats round out North American conference
The North American Veterinary Conference—held Jan. 13-17 in Orlando, Fla.—provided a variety of learning formats and entertainment for the nearly…