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Pet Care Trust encourages expanded interest in companion animal species
The Pet Care Trust Foundation promotes public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion animals.
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Bird welfare positions modified
The Executive Board amended AVMA position statements on the practices of beak trimming
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Midyear announcements shift AVMA campaign
Two campaign announcements, halfway through the Association year, have added a new dimension to the AVMA elections
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Delegates assemble to absorb, network
One hundred fifteen delegates and alternate delegates representing constituent organizations in the AVMA House of Delegates
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Race to the Top--Bartels, Walther vie for president-elect
When the AVMA House of Delegates convenes in Nashville, delegates must decide between two candidates vying to lead the Association
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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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AASV meeting encourages members to exceed expectations
Posted on April 15, 2002 With various welfare groups stirring up trouble for the swine industry, Congress trying to limit antimicrobial use in…
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Corry, Coon elected to Executive Board
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Larry R. Corry of Loganville, Ga., and Dr. Richard E. Coon of Forest Grove, Ore., have been elected to the AVMA…
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Board, HAC lobby for MUMS bill, AVMA priorities
This April the AVMA Executive Board and House Advisory Committee arrived in Washington, D.C., for their biennial visit.
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Commendations for service veterinarians, induced molting among 2002 resolutions
Posted on June 15, 2002 Seven resolutions have been submitted for consideration by the AVMA House of Delegates at its annual session July 16 and
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Board recommends approval of four resolutions
As part of its July 11-12 agenda, the House of Delegates will consider seven resolutions at its annual session in Nashville.
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Board buffers margin between income, expenses
High on the AVMA Executive Board's meeting agenda May 31-June 1 was taking a second look at the 2003 budget.
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Resolved, to help prevent imposition of needless regulatory burdens
The House of Delegates approved a resolution aimed at preventing the imposition of needless regulatory burdens that do not have a clear benefit for…
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Foreign veterinarians share AVMA concerns
Dr. Johanna Toia, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, told the AVMA House of Delegates
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Students meet in Nashville
Posted on August 15, 2002 The Student American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates convened at the AVMA Annual Convention. The…
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Brandt moves from president to board chair
Dr. James H. Brandt, Nokomis, Fla., became the first AVMA immediate past president to chair the Executive Board in 87 years.
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Resolution on pregnant sow housing OK'd
Posted on August 15, 2002 AASV delegate, Dr. David Madsen speaks in support of Resolution 3. In a strong voice vote, the House of Delegates…
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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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Russell elected WVA vice president; AVMA to host next world congress, in 2005
The global profession of veterinary medicine gathered for the World Veterinary Association's 27th triennial congress, held in Tunisia
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Recruitment for 2003-2004 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows is under way
Up to three veterinarians will be selected to receive the 2003-2004 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellowship to serve a year as consultants
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Nation's top veterinarians assemble around AVMA President's Roundtable
The AVMA is in a position to influence our profession by working with people who are movers and shakers in (homeland security and defense)
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AAEP tackles tough issues in the Big Easy
More than 100 continuing education credits were offered on wide range of topics ranging from laminitis treatments to neurology.
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Conference fosters leadership development
Conference fosters leadership development House of Delegates convenes during gathering More than 400 veterinary…
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As AVMA vice president, Carlson would be mentor to students
As AVMA vice president, Carlson would be mentor to students Last July in Denver, Wisconsin's representative to the…
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Improving veterinarians' income a top goal of AVMA president-elect candidate Childers
Improving veterinarians' income a top goal of AVMA president-elect candidate Childers As his term representing…