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AVMA endorses guidance for vets suspecting animal abuse
The AVMA has endorsed a document created jointly by the AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond and the American Humane Association for veterinarians…
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Research distinguishes between injuries from accidents, abuse
In dogs and cats, blunt force trauma causes different types of injuries depending on whether the trauma is accidental
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Shelter vets aim to raise level of care for millions of animals
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians in December unveiled standards designed to enhance the health and welfare of millions of animals housed at…
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Several board actions address chemical risks
The AVMA will work to ensure prudent chemical disposal, help to minimize pollution through an educational campaign, and
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Texas video shows improper calf treatment
Video from a northwestern Texas cattle facility shows workers killing calves with multiple blows to the head from a claw hammer and the blunt side of…
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Proposal to schedule propofol draws reactions
Veterinary community differs on necessity, agrees that disposal could become a burden
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FSIS updates humane treatment instructions
Updated instructions for federal food inspectors are intended to provide greater assurance that animals are treated humanely before slaughter.
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Goldman wins AKC leadership award
The American Kennel Club announced this past December that Dr. Arnold L. Goldman and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog…
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Task force presents revised model practice act
A task force has presented a revised version of the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act, although the definition of the veterinarian-patient-client…
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After more than a decade, has pet guardianship changed anything?
Property laws make no distinction between animals and inanimate objects, such as tables and chairs, leading to criticisms that the legal system…
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Audit outlines Horse Protection Program deficiencies
Current practices by the Department of Agriculture to ensure the humane treatment of horses exhibited at shows or being transported to slaughterhouses…
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Studies confirm poor well-being in veterinary professionals, students
Group of researchers tying occupational health with mental health outcomes in the profession
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USDA proposes new rule to crack down on soring
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced proposed changes July 26 to strengthen
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Board greenlights plans for future leaders program, collaboration with FDA on drug policies
The AVMA Executive Board navigated a sizeable agenda during its Nov. 18-20, 2010, meeting at Association headquarters.
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Food safety problem-solving method to be explored with grant
A multi-institutional project is under way to teach a new framework for problem solving to veterinary students involved with food safety and food…
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Public health with a one-health focus
St. George's MPH program works with medical, veterinary schools
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Supreme Court hears arguments on downed swine
Meat industry and state government representatives argued before Supreme Court justices whether a California state law can
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Future Leaders champion wellness at work
“As veterinarians, we are always focused on the wellness of our patients,” Dr. Sarah Allison of the AVMA Future Leaders class of 2015-2016 said at an…
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Nov. 3 is One Health Day
The One Health Commission, One Health Initiative team, and One Health Platform encourage individuals and groups worldwide to mark Nov. 3 by…
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Ignoring compassion fatigue can be bad for business
Employers who help staff cope with emotional trauma also help their practices
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37 honored for Ebola response, two given individual awards
Thirty-seven U.S. government veterinarians on an Ebola response team shared an honor for their work to control spread of the virus.