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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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AVMA Answers - January 1, 2003
Posted on December 15, 2002 AVMA answers is a new feature designed to make the expertise of AVMA staff more accessible to JAVMA readers. Staff…
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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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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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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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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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Veterinary, equine community dispel accusations against the pregnant mare urine industry
The two sides of the pregnant mare urine debate, at face value, appear to be horse lovers versus a pharmaceutical company.
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Slaughter of horses for human food would be banned by legislation
A bill under consideration in Congress would prohibit slaughtering horses in the United States for human consumption
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Meet our new AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows
The AVMF is pleased to announce the 2002-2003 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows.
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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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International swine experts discuss health, management, consumer issues at congress
The 17th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress was held June 2-5 in Ames, Iowa.
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Highlighting conservation & education successes
Zoos and zoo-affiliated individuals are helping ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species worldwide
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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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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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Mentoring, public education, thanks to Minnesota new moms
The Minnesota state fair opened an attraction: the Minnesota State Fair Birthing Center.
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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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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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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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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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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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Air, water, land, light: all affect cattle - December 15, 2002
Environment was a prominent program theme at the 2002 AABP conference in September in Madison, Wis.
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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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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