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AVMA launches video messages from its CEO
The AVMA has begun presenting video interviews with AVMA CEO W. Ron DeHaven speaking about issues, current events, and news
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Cattle veterinarians wanted
About 5,000 veterinarians are members of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, but that’s still likely less than a third of all…
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Board recognizes new specialties, condemns horse tripping
At the April meeting of the AVMA Executive Board, two new veterinary specialties were granted provisional recognition
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In Memory: Dr. Glenn Blodgett, an icon in equine medicine, dies at 73
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, a pioneer in equine theriogenology, has died at the age of 73. He innovated reproductive techniques within the performance horse…
Transporting Wildlife Species or Their Hybrids
When considering interstate or international travel for captive wildlife species or hybrids of such, plan ahead
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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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Veterinarian-turned-politician hopes to bring science to the Hill
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader (left) met with veterinary industry and AVMA representatives March 13 at a meet-and-greet breakfast hosted by the…
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In Memory – Aug 4, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 4, 2022
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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
AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award
The AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award recognizes an individual for contributing substantively to the positive visibility of the…
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Genetically modified cattle may be sold for food in U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration will, for the first time, allow sale of the first genetically modified food animals. The cattle are gene edited to…
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Zoo veterinarians win a seat on House Advisory Panel
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is the newest member of the Advisory Panel to the AVMA House of Delegates.
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Don’t miss this deadline: Honor a colleague
AVMA Excellence Awards recognize leaders in all facets of veterinary medicine. Nominations for 2022 awards are due February 16, 2022.
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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Director named for Unwanted Horse Coalition
The American Horse Council has announced Ericka Caslin as the third and newest director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition.
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Anti-soring advocates ride on Washington
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 1518/S. 1406) generated a lot discussion among the American Horse Council’s advisory committees
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Guidelines address house soiling in cats
The guidelines convey scientifically documented information, when available, and provide practical insight that reflects the accumulated clinical…
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AVMA notes staff achievements
Three AVMA staff veterinarians are being acknowledged for their professional achievements.
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NVMSA, FARAD part of billion-dollar funding bill
The veterinary profession has reason to cheer the $410 billion spending bill President Barack Obama signed March 11.
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Study captures pandemic’s impact on veterinary profession
Merck Animal Health released findings from its third well-being study, which found that the percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological…