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American Association of Feline Practitioners – Oct. 27-30, 2022
The American Association of Feline Practitioners held a hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference from Oct. 27-30 in Pittsburgh. The AAFP…
Preparing for a job search and networking
Marketing yourself – whether for a career transition or for a new position in your current field starts with taking a good look at yourself and…
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Emerging topics in nutrition: See latest research in JAVMA
Watch your mailbox for the December issue of JAVMA, which includes a special supplemental issue addressing emerging and practical topics in nutrition…
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Exploring employee assistance programs for veterinary practices: Are they a bother or benefit?
As veterinary practices look to innovative solutions to attract and retain staff members—as well as promote mental health and well-being—an employee…
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FDA conditionally approves first drug for acute onset of pancreatitis in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 15 that it has granted conditional approval of Panoquell-CA1, or fuzapladib sodium for injection, to…
2022 summer HOD proceedings
Proceedings of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) 2022 summer meeting, held July 2022.
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Antech and Idexx tout laboratory services, diagnostic innovations
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Mars, Banfield, AVMA, others collaborate to improve communication between veterinary teams and clients
Veterinary teams are facing challenges and pressures and are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of client frustration. Mars…
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FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed enforcement of its finalized guidance regarding compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.
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VCA launches urgent care hospitals
VCA’s new urgent care hospitals Animal Hospitals has launched its first urgent care clinic. The company plans to build and open seven more urgent…
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AVMA marks 100,000-member milestone
The AVMA has reached a major milestone, recording over 100,000 members for the first time in its 159-year history. The announcement came during the…
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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What are our colleagues learning about?
Here are the 10 most popular continuing education sessions presented at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia.
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Coalition of veterinary groups launch telehealth initiative
The Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care launched at AVMA Convention 2022. It will develop education and resources to help veterinarians integrate…
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Three candidates declare for AVMA’s top spot
Drs. Sandra Faeh Butler, Arnold L. Goldman, and Robert Murtaugh launched their campaigns July 29 for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect.
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Researchers see hope, progress in big data
Veterinary practice data is fueling advancements in disease understanding and diagnostics, despite some challenges in comparing records across…
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AVMA leaders to discuss model practice act, principles of ethics
During the upcoming Veterinary Information Forum, the AVMA House of Delegates will discuss topics arising from the scheduled review of the AVMA Model…
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox, but the disease is less contagious and less severe.
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Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
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CATalyst Council launches grant program to improve care of cats
The CATalyst Council, which counts the AVMA among its sponsors, will make grant awards in areas of interest such as telemedicine, animal welfare or…
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Capitol Hill update: Access to care, imported dogs and more
The federal government’s 2022 budget sets aside millions of dollars to improve access to veterinary care in rural areas, protect our nation's food…
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
Animal-assisted interventions: Guidelines
Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…
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What’s happening with AVMA’s journals?
AVMA’s scientific journals are transforming – with input from AVMA members, subscribers, and authors. Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier outlines the…