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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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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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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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California law protects animal blood donors
California has enacted a law protecting animal blood donors used by state commercial blood banks. Signed Sept. 23 by Gov. Gray Davis, the bill (SB…
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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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Veterinarians win key races in Colorado, Georgia
Colorado veterinarian Wayne Allard won a hard-fought race in November against Democratic challenger Tom Strickland
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Iowa State University
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored at homecoming in November 2013.
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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2013 recipients of several awards Dec. 10, 2013, at its 59th Annual Convention in…
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ASPCA, University of Florida offer master’s in veterinary forensics
ASPCA, University of Florida offer master’s in veterinary forensics
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Students assessed on their animal welfare knowledge
The 13th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 23-24, 2013.
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HOD again rejects measures to stop foreign accreditation
Foreign veterinary college accreditation has been debated by AVMA members and leaders for the past few years.
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Croney chosen to head Purdue animal welfare center
Candace Croney, PhD, began overseeing the university’s new Center for Animal Welfare Science this February when it opened.
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LMU appoints Hoffsis as dean
Lincoln Memorial University appoints Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis as dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine
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State affairs
Quietly assisting the state VMAs with many issues is the AVMA State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department within the AVMA
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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Horse tripping a new welfare concern
The AVMA has come out against the practice of horse tripping, which involves roping the front or hind legs of a galloping horse while on foot or…
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Restricting ownership of wild animals
Ohio residents have received or sought permits to continue owning about 300 primates
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Share input on welfare practices in global veterinary education
A survey is being implemented to gather input on proposed voluntary standards for applying animal welfare principles
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SAVMA sees chapter program further bolstered
Member benefits were discussed by the Student AVMA House of Delegates during the AVMA Annual Convention in Denver
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Missourians have rights to farm, ranch
Missouri voters passed a constitutional amendment that indicates the state’s residents have the right to farm and ranch
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Finding a way forward with nonprofit service providers
Representatives of the groups spoke about these efforts during the 2014 AVMA Public Policy Symposium, Sept. 5-6 in Rosemont, Illinois.