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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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AVMA plans leadership events, considers international ones
The AVMA will co-host networking events with a women’s leadership organization and may host two international meetings.
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AVMA passes policy on responsible pet breeding
The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion…
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AVMA providing guidance on handling of pet remains
The AVMA has adopted a policy and is creating educational materials to provide guidance to veterinarians on the handling of companion animal remains.
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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, during its June 20-21 meeting in Washington, D.C., named the following individuals to the entities indicated,
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Takes stand on lamb tail docking
Without debate, the House of Delegates approved Resolution 1, a position statement on the tail docking of lambs, submitted by
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A short lesson on AVMA policy
AVMA Board of Directors Chair Mark Helfat demystifies AVMA policy, explaining ways members can shape it and why AVMA policies are, how they’re…
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Board names trust/committee representatives, liaisons
The AVMA Executive Board appointed the following individuals to the positions indicated.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Students deliberate, socialize at AVMA convention
Students deliberate, socialize at AVMA convention Throughout the year, Student AVMA delegates address many student issues
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Veterinary specialty colleges receive AVMA recognition
The AVMA Board of Directors approved the indicated level of AVMA recognition for each of the following veterinary specialty organizations
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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Megastudy paramount to candidate
President-elect carry forward with an action plan to address issues crystallized in the 1999 economic Megastudy
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AVMA entities: continuations, consolidations, sunsets
The Association's strategic plan & the advisability of continuing several AVMA entities were considered by the Executive Board.
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Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided
AVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided Following is a summary of the…
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AVMA seeks volunteers to make a difference
The AVMA is seeking volunteers to make a difference for the profession by serving as a leader of the Association or in a council, committee, or trust…
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For Topper, leadership development is job one
Training veterinary leaders to ensure the future of the profession will be Dr. Michael Topper's top priority as AVMA president.
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Nominate your choices for AVMA awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for the awards administered annually by the Association.
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Executive Board approves proposals in Salt Lake City
The 1999-2000 AVMA Executive Board acted on several recommendations
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, meeting April 7 at Association headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, named the following individuals to the entities…
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Summary of actions; voting results
On July 21, the House of Delegates voted on three resolutions.
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John de Jong wants to make AVMA a household name
As the sole candidate for 2017-18 AVMA president-elect, Dr. de Jong is expected to be elected by the AVMA House of Delegates this July and succeed Dr.…