JAVMA news
Board acts on aquatic medicine-related proposals
Changes to the charge of the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee were approved by the Executive Board along with an extensively revised policy…
JAVMA news
More animal drugs for minor uses, minor species
The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act has so far played a part in the development process for new drugs to treat fish, shrimp, sheep, and…
JAVMA news
Animal agriculture issues addressed
The Executive Board approved revisions to the glossary of the Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials Policy
JAVMA news
USDA releases report on animal health
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently released the 2007 U.S. Animal Health Report, an overview of the…
JAVMA news
Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
JAVMA news
Food safety policies revised
Revisions to certain AVMA food safety policies were approved by the Executive Board, as recommended by the Food Safety
JAVMA news
Ecosystem health is the goal of Envirovet
This June, the Envirovet Summer Institute will welcome the latest class of veterinarians and veterinary students who will learn how their profession…
JAVMA news
Representatives appointed to committees
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
JAVMA news
AVMA seeks nominations for euthanasia panel working groups
Nominations and expressions of interest are sought for membership in working groups that will contribute to the next edition
JAVMA news
Take a seat at the table
One of the strengths of the AVMA is the extent to which its members can influence the direction of the organization.
JAVMA news
Veterinary service policies, liaisons addressed
The Executive Board approved several recommendations relating to the provision of veterinary services.
JAVMA news
Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
JAVMA news
Projects, policies approved
The Executive Board kept its sights on the AVMA's fiscal state while moving forward with several projects during its June 5-6 meeting, chaired by Dr.…
JAVMA news
Corry presidency would aim to advance AVMA's strategic goals
After more than two decades of service in the AVMA, Dr. Larry R. Corry of Buford, Ga., is on track to becoming the Association's highest elected…
JAVMA news
USAHA, AAVLD team up and request more federal funding
A full docket of presentations on the latest information in antimicrobials, zoonotic disease preparedness, and diagnostic procedures
JAVMA news
AVMA online CE makes grand debut
AVMA Ed, "Lifelong learning for the veterinary profession," available at avmaed.org, is the Association's most important new member service.
JAVMA news
Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
JAVMA news
PREPAREDNESS: global in nature, local in practice
One of the essential tools we need for the one-medicine approach is community participatory mapping, said Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner,
JAVMA news
A time of transition at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof became the director of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, effective Jan. 7, after serving for more than a…
JAVMA news
Turtle producers fighting in the courts and Capitol to sell hatchlings
Louisiana turtle farmers and lawmakers are trying to end a federal ban on domestic pet turtle hatchling sales.
JAVMA news
Suited for space
Suspended in space for hours at a time, mission specialist Rick Linnehan executed many of the intricate EVA—extravehicular activity—maneuvers