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Board acts on human-animal bond issues
The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.
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AVMA to lead national disaster summit
On a recommendation from AVMA Immediate Past President Bonnie V. Beaver, the AVMA Executive Board approved an AVMA-led National Animal Disaster…
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Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program
The AVMA Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Committee on Environmental Issues.
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Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession
The AVMA Executive Board approved recommendations involving some of the more pertinent issues in the veterinary profession—national disaster response,…
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British journals explore link between animal, human health
Avian influenza had yet to steal the stage last spring when two biomedical journals began planning joint issues about the relationship between animal…
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AVMA Answers: AVMA finances
Q: As Indiana state veterinarian, you're responsible for a multimillion-dollar agency budget.
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Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board addresses
The AVMA Executive Board acted on a number of recommendations concerning aquatic animal veterinary medicine, including adopting a new animal…
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Funding for ILAR pain report approved
The AVMA is providing $10,000 to support updating of the pain portion of the National Academy of Sciences Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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VMATs receive recognition, donation
The AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams recently received recognition from one company and a donation from another.
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AVMA releases new brochure on household hazards
The AVMA has released a new client education brochure identifying common household hazards to pets.
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Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts
The Companion Animal Parasite Council launched a Web site as a resource on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats for pet owners.
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Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail
Half of veterinarians use e-mail for professional purposes, according to the 2005 AVMA-Pfizer Business Practices Study.
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New forms available for disaster relief
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has revised the forms for applying for Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund grants of up to $2,000.
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FDA approves new Micotil label
The Food and Drug Administration has approved adding safety information to the label for Micotil, a treatment for respiratory disease in cattle and…
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Donald A. Price
Dr. Donald A. Price of Hunt, Texas, died Dec. 11, 2005, at the age of 85.
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Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries
Heifer International's efforts to aid families in tsunami-stricken countries of South and Southeast Asia continue to move forward, according to a…
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The truth about serum
The anesthesia team is transfusing the patient with plasma believed to contain normal to high protein concentrations.
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Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago
Some 400 leaders of the veterinary profession gathered for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and House of Delegates Informational Assembly
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Vision to lead
When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles in Hawaii this July, one of its responsibilities will be to vote on the next AVMA president-elect.
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Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern
Veterinarians' reported use of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to prevent canine influenza in dogs has recently caused concerns.