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AVMF disaster relief fund surpasses million-dollar goal
The AVMF fund is being used to cover costs associated with medical treatment for animals, animal care, AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams
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Board affirms support for AVMF mission
The Executive Board approved a recommendation affirming its "strong support" for the mission of the American Veterinary
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Resolution to halt AVMF promotion defeated
A resolution to suspend promotion of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to AVMA members was disapproved by the House of Delegates
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PLIT, Hub International donate to AVMF disaster fund
A donation from the AVMA PLIT and Hub International boosted the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Animal Disaster
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Toys to raise funds for needy animals through AVMF
The Hartz Mountain Corp. has created "VetPals" plush toys to raise funds for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation,
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Board urges AVMF to restore fund raising to support research
The Executive Board approved a recommendation to direct its members who serve on the board of directors of the American Veterinary
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AVMF offers grants to cover costs of care after hurricanes
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is urging veterinarians to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to cover costs
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AVMA, AVMF partnership supports relief efforts in Katrina's wake
The AVMA Executive Board has allocated $500,000 in matching funds to solicit monetary donations for a fund established by the American Veterinary…
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AVMF disaster relief fund open to veterinarians financially impacted by hurricanes
Veterinarians experiencing financial hardships as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita can apply for economic relief
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AVMF disaster relief fund supports VMAT resupply, veterinarian reimbursement
posted October 1, 2005 The American Veterinary Medical Foundation in September distributed $100,000 for the immediate resupply of AVMA…
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2005 resolutions a mix of issues, mandates
Various AVMA constituent associations and in one case, the Executive Board, have submitted five resolutions for the House of Delegates to act on
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Magazine's signature story dedicated to VMAT, AVMA
Posted on January 15, 2005 The Association Forum of Chicagoland—the "association of associations" for some 1,500 organizations in the…
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AVMA guarantees funding for VMAT program
Financial cutbacks have led to a substantial drop in funding from the Department of Homeland Security for several programs,
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Farm visits influence foie gras vote
Science versus emotion was the guiding principle invoked by delegates presenting their views on foie gras production to the House of Delegates.
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Proposed animal welfare council sent for review
The recommendation proposing establishment of a Council on Animal Welfare has been referred to the newly approved Animal Welfare
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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AVMA provides donation materials for veterinarians
In response to requests from members, the AVMA has created an in-hospital donation program for veterinarians
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Even SAVMA Symposium is bigger in Texas
Some 1,700 veterinary students from across the United States and Canada gathered for the 36th annual Student AVMA Educational
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AVMA establishes position on comparative medicine, translational research
The Executive Board approved the adoption of an AVMA Position Statement on Comparative Medicine and Translational Research.
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LSU seeks entries for exhibition of animals in art
Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking entries for its 19th International Exhibition on Animals in Art.
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Federal veterinary team deployed post-Rita raises questions
Three days after Hurricane Rita made landfall along the southeast coast of Texas in late September, the federal government deployed a disaster…
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Virginia-Maryland celebrates 25 years
posted October 1, 2005 The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine recently concluded its yearlong 25th anniversary…
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Clinics-only Web area a new resource for pet wellness campaign
The National Pet Wellness Month campaign is a clinic-centered educational initiative designed to raise consumer awareness about wellness examinations