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Commission delivers tools to aid practice efficiency
Posted on August 15, 2002 Attendees test the online economic tools at the NCVEI meeting. Officials with the National Commission on Veterinary…
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President Brandt honors VMATs and McNamara
President Brandt honors VMATs Leaders of the four Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams
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The GRANDEST of the GRAND: veterinarians applauded and honored
Several veterinarians were honored for their contributions to veterinary medical organizations
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Board takes stand on homeland security, other proposals
The 2001-2002 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 11 in Nashville, chaired by Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver.
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Delegates inquire: what's the difference between ECFVG and PAVE?
Delegates inquire: what's the difference between ECFVG and PAVE?
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House of Delegates elects 15 council members
The House of Delegates cast ballots and elected the following 15 AVMA members to fill vacancies on AVMA councils.
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New position on induced molting wins favor
Contrasting resolutions on induced molting came before the House of Delegates this year
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President Howell sees veterinary profession in transition
Posted on August 15, 2002 AVMA President Joe M. Howell anticipates a younger veterinary profession dominated by women, with a growing number of…
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Nashville convention delivers a grand time
A total of 493 speakers shared their knowledge with attendees of the 2002 Educational Program sessions
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The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
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Small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny for antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial use by small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny by governmental agencies and the public
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Expert warns veterinarians to remain vigilant about rabies
Dr. Rupprecht gave a number of reasons for the reemergence of rabies,
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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Government Action Center improves member access to legislation
Posted on September 1, 2002 AVMA members can now access real-time information about Congress, using the Government Action Center on the AVMA Web…
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Promote your spay/neuter services: Post your practice at Pets911
The U.S. Postal Service issued the commemorative stamps to raise awareness of the benefits of neutering and spaying
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Terrorism law includes penalties for extremists targeting animal-related businesses
Legilation penalizes extremists who vandalize laboratories, furriers, farms, and other animal-related businesses
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Nitrofuran ban in effect
The AVMA reminds veterinarians that the Food and Drug Administration has prohibited all uses of nitrofuran drugs
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Veterinary profession deserves bigger role in interdisciplinary health care
Posted on September 1, 2002 "Between animal and human health there is no dividing line, nor should there be," said Dr. Charles…
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Veterinarians' role in the AIDS crisis
If veterinarians don't get involved, HIV-infected people may be denied the powerful therapeutic effect of pets
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Doctor prescribes pets to help elderly stay healthy and happy
The Eden Alternative aims to create more enriching environments in long-term care facilities
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Veterinarians key to bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
Veterinarians are essential to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
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Bioterrorism expert says U.S. agriculture vulnerable to attack
Because of Sept. 11, the nation is acutely aware that its enemies will go to any length to strike at the United States
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West Nile virus claims 12 in worst outbreak on record
Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster declared a statewide emergency Aug. 1 after West Nile virus was found to have reached almost every