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AVMA accredits four schools
Two North American veterinary institutions were raised from limited to full accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education
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APHIS tweaks proposal for two tiers of accreditation
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has outlined possible changes to its original proposal for revamping the…
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New veterinary technology programs accredited, U.S.-Canadian reciprocity process in place
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited six new veterinary technology programs
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Accreditation fees for foreign colleges increase, training video funded
Two recommendations from the Council on Education received Executive Board approval in April.
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College news
Australia's University of Melbourne Faculty of Veterinary Science recently received AVMA Council on Education accreditation
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Members of one-health task force named
At the final meeting of the 2006-2007 Executive Board, held July 12 in Washington, D.C., prior to the House of Delegates session and AVMA Annual…
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APHIS to provide help with electronic certificates of inspection
The electronic animal health certificates are part of the Veterinary Services Process Streamlining system—which offers a single site for Web access
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Fighting cancer in dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer, according to the Morris Animal Foundation.
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AAVMC opens membership
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Assembly approved a substantial change to the association's bylaws
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Recall of pet food leaves veterinarians seeking solutions
No one knows how many cats and dogs have fallen ill after eating the pet food subject to a massive recall.
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Donlin and Simmons depart AVMA
Dr. Janet D. Donlin resigned as AVMA assistant executive vice president, effective Aug. 1,
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Committee to provide leadership on international affairs
The AVMA Executive Board has approved the establishment of a Committee on International Veterinary Affairs.
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Board passes agriculture-related proposals
During its April meeting, the Executive Board considered a handful of recommendations from the Animal Agriculture Liaison
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HOD to begin holding two regular sessions
The House of Delegates has approved three amendments to the AVMA Bylaws.
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USDA to release records about noncompliant organic operations
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has announced plans to release records that identify
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AVMA strategic goals set
The board has approved five strategic planning goals as the highest priorities for the 2007-2008 Association year.
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Veterinary student scholar proposals being accepted
The Morris Animal Foundation has issued a call for 2008 Veterinary Student Scholar applications.
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Drug-resistant Staphylococcus cause for concern in veterinary medicine
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a troublesome pathogen in human medicine, and now the bacteria appear to
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Practice-related polices updated
The Executive Board has approved policies and guidelines covering a number of veterinary practice-related matters such as
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After more than two decades, Little says farewell
August 8 marks the end of an era at the AVMA. After 22 years with the Association, more than half of them as the chief administrative officer, Dr.…
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ECFVG administers new examination
The AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates has administered a new examination of knowledge of basic and
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AAVLD continues to seek samples, case reports
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians encourages AAVLD laboratories, along with other laboratories
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New Mexico, Colorado each report one tuberculosis case
New Mexico and Colorado each recently reported one confirmed case of bovine tuberculosis.
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DeHaven hits the ground running
AVMA executive vice president, Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, introduced himself to AVMA staff Aug. 15 and talked about his priorities as the Association's top …
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Profession's inclusiveness would be Cook's priority
posted April 15, 2007 With his term on the Executive Board winding down, Dr. James O. Cook appears set to become the next AVMA…