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Veterinary students react to deaths
Veterinary students lost two colleagues this past March, both set to graduate this spring, and responded with an outpouring of support
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Measuring stress in captive animals
Stress is rarely thought to be a good thing, but is it true that all stress is necessarily bad?
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
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Accolades
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2011 recipients of several awards Nov. 21 at its 57th Annual Convention in San Antonio,…
Amy Shojai receives AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named author Amy Shojai as the winner of the 2023 AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary…
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GHLIT urges veterinarians to protect their eyes
From blood and other bodily fluids to liquid and aerosol chemicals to infectious disease agents—not to mention unpredictable animal…
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AVMA backs expanded Brakke Study of successful business practices
The AVMA will assist Pfizer Animal Health and Brakke Consulting Practice Management Group in a comprehensive study
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AVMA funds NCVEI project to enhance practice productivity
AVMA funds NCVEI project to enhance practice productivity The AVMA has awarded a $200,000 grant to the National
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Applications open soon for research on health of senior dogs
The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking applicants for its Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award starting Feb. 2.
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AAHA-AVMA feline preventive healthcare guidelines
All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate. The AVMA and the American…
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When work hurts: What to do about rudeness on the job
Rudeness is on the rise across many professions, especially those dedicated to helping others. For veterinary teams that are feeling overworked and…
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AVMA board chair accepts high honors at Tufts Animal Expo
Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver, chair of the 2001-2002 AVMA Executive Board, was presented with the 2001 Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year…
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Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels for animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels…
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Feline-friendly handling guidelines aim for perfect veterinary visits
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine are recommending simple strategies for making cat visits…
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NIH suspends new chimp research grants
Late last year, the National Institutes of Health froze all new grants for studies involving chimpanzees after an Institute of
National Pet Week®
National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…
Holiday pet DON'Ts
The holidays are certainly a festive time, but they can also be a risky time for your pets. Keep your holidays happy and safe by avoiding some of the…
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Taking a multipronged approach to tackling educational debt
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bartels has come up with a new veterinary diagnosis—“traumatic statement syndrome.”
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California allows cities to adopt dog breed-specific legislation
San Francisco recently adopted an ordinance requiring owners of pit bull-type dogs to spay or neuter the animals, shortly after California repealed a…
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Physical restraint of animals
Humane and safe handling may include using manual or mechanical means to limit some or all of an animal's normal voluntary movement for the purposes…
Preventing sexual harassment in veterinary medicine
All of us can play a role in putting an end to sexual harassment in the veterinary profession. These resources can help you end harassment in your…
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Dog and cat population management
Dog and cat population management is a complex animal welfare problem, with many contributing factors.
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AAHA, AAFP update Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The guidelines were published in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and the March issue of the Journal…
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Tips to avoid being bitten
If you are in veterinary medicine for an extended period, you will likely be bitten.