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Databases will assist aquatic animal veterinarians and their clients
Two databases that will allow the public and veterinarians to search and locate aquatic animal veterinarians and diagnostic
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Comments sought: New rules proposed for transporting assistance animals
The DOT released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to transporting service and emotional support animals under the Air Carrier Access Act…
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Displaced veterinarians receive assistance
If a state board is not able to waive the temporary or provisional license fees for veterinarians displaced by Hurricane Katrina
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Veterinarians needed for Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams
The Department of Homeland Security has requested that the size of each of the four AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams be
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Nichols joins AVMA GRD as assistant director
Dr. Robert W. Nichols III joined the AVMA staff Nov. 7 as assistant director of the Governmental Relations Division
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Funds raise money for veterinary technicians, assistants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a relief fund May 14 for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants financially impacted by…
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health
The AVMA has worked with experts to identify bacteria affecting multiple animal species for which there is evidence of antimicrobial resistance. The…
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USDA introduces Web site focusing on National Animal ID System
posted March 15, 2005 On Jan. 25, the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the launch of a Web site to…
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Project supports food animal veterinarians in Texas, New Mexico
Texas A&M University AgriLife faculty members are laying the groundwork for a network of rural veterinarians to provide education and assistance to…
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Lobbying for animal disease issues
The AVMA Governmental Relations Division will seek funding for revamping the U.S. foreign animal disease research
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AVMA creates Animal Welfare Division
The AVMA will establish a division dedicated to animal welfare that will monitor the science of animal welfare
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Companies contribute to animal rescue and relief
AVMA sponsors help veterinary community tend to hurricane victims posted October 15, 2005 Makers of animal food and pharmaceuticals supplied …
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Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty
The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare,…
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Guidelines on animal care at pet shelters released
In response to the influx of animals arriving at shelters after Hurricane Katrina, the AVMA and the national Centers for Disease
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Animal shelters brace for surrenders
Financial challenges for pet owners may cause an increase in relinquishments to animal shelters. Leaders in the industry are preparing by expanding…
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What is the role of animals in veterinary education?
The “Use of Animals in Education” symposium at the annual conference of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges focused on the role of…
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AVMA tackles animal welfare legislation
In the next year, the AVMA will spend a substantial amount of time lobbying for animal welfare issues.
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Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
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NIH requests information on care of laboratory animals
The National Institutes of Health is exploring the need to update its Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
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United States Animal Health Association
123rd annual meeting, Oct. 24-30, Providence, Rhode Island
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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…
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OIE tracks COVID-19 threats to animal welfare
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is examining how misunderstandings surrounding COVID-19 may have compromised animal welfare during the…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report identifies antimicrobial-resistant pathogens impacting animal health
A new report on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and their impact on animal health is now available for AVMA members to download.
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Veterinarians needed to develop comprehensive animal protection, decontamination plans
People assume that the veterinary community has comprehensive protection and decontamination plans for every type of animal. We are not there yet.