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Grant funds shelter medicine extension veterinarian
In June, PetSmart Charities announced a three-year, $420,750 grant to the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary
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Board makes appointments
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the positions indicated. These veterinarians began serving in their roles at the conclusion of…
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AVMA takes no position on foie gras, opposes database mining
The AVMA House of Delegates declined to take a position on foie gras July 14 at its annual session in Washington, D.C.
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AVMA releases foie gras production backgrounder
The AVMA has released a backgrounder on the welfare implications of foie gras production, available in the reference section
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Centennial celebrations for Alabama VMA
More than 350 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and guests gathered in Alabama's Orange Beach, June 28-July 1, to celebrate the Alabama VMA's…
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Vogel, Golab named to interim positions
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven announced Aug. 16 that he has named the Animal Welfare Division director, Dr. Lyle P. Vogel,
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AVMA backgrounder warns against transporting dogs in truck beds
The AVMA has released a backgrounder cautioning against transporting dogs in truck beds because the animals are at risk of
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AVMA releases updated euthanasia guidelines
The AVMA recently updated its 2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia, now called the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia.
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Shelter medicine scholarship established at UC-Davis
The Doris Day Animal Foundation has provided a $75,000 grant to establish an endowed veterinary scholarship in shelter
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Veal association recommends group housing
The board of the American Veal Association has passed a resolution recommending that the entire veal industry convert to
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Crowning achievements
The AVMA celebrated 16 individuals, including 15 member veterinarians, during the Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
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DeHaven hits the ground running
AVMA executive vice president, Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, introduced himself to AVMA staff Aug. 15 and talked about his priorities as the Association's top …
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Affiliated groups meet in D.C.
Forty allied or other veterinary-related organizations and several alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year
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Assemblies
Association of Avian Veterinarians Event: Annual meeting, Aug. 4-9, Providence, R.I.
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USDA: No authority to regulate pet microchips
More than two years after Congress directed the Department of Agriculture to weigh in on the debate over incompatible pet microchip technology, the…
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Foot-and-mouth disease resurfaces in Britain
Just days after British officials declared the latest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak over, the virus re-emerged Sept. 12
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Assemblies
Colorado VMA Event: 101st annual meeting, Sept. 8-12, Copper MountainAwards: Veterinarian of the Year: Dr. Jim Kennedy
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Investing in the seed stock
At a time when food animal veterinarians are tapping their ingenuity to find solutions to the critical workforce shortage, it was befitting that the…
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AVMA to recognize veterinary achievements
Members of the AVMA are invited to nominate qualified recipients for the 2008 AVMA awards, which will be presented at the 145th AVMA Annual…
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Call issued for nominations to AVMA entities
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 10 liaison
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FAQ on unwanted horses available
AVMA has released answers to frequently asked questions about unwanted horses and the Association's policy on horse
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Assemblies
posted December 1, 2007 Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society Event: 25th symposium, Oct. 10-13, Lafayette, Ind.Program: The…
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Veterinary student scholar proposals being accepted
The Morris Animal Foundation has issued a call for 2008 Veterinary Student Scholar applications.
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Golab takes lead role at AVMA Animal Welfare Division
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, announced Nov. 19 that he has named Dr. Gail C. Golab as director of the AVMA Animal Welfare…
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Board enhances AVMA visibility
Traveling exhibit, transparency policy, release of data top recommendations