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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
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USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers
In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for…
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AAVMC acknowledges contributions from veterinary faculty, student
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2017 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 10-12 in…
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Calgary selects its second dean
Dr. Baljit Singh has been named as dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Mexican school joins an elite group
The National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry has quietly gone about its business for the past 158…
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Comment now: Educational curriculum standards
The AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) has proposed changes to its educational standard governing the curriculum for veterinary medical schools…
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The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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Arizona to appeal adverse decision
The AVMA Council on Education has voted to deny a letter of reasonable assurance for the University of Arizona’s proposed School of Veterinary…
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Accreditation status remains uncertain for Arizona
The University of Arizona Marley Foundation Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program announced May 31 that it would postpone its plans to open its doors…