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Experts offer consensus on 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats
Experts offer consensus on 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats
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In Short
A recent study looked at the reliability and validity of behavior evaluations for dogs in animal shelters.
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Behaviorists provide speakers plus $250 grants
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior is offering speakers for educational sessions along with $250 grants to
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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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What’s hot in veterinary CE?
What are our veterinary colleagues most interested in learning about? Popular topics at AVMA Convention 2023 ranged from endocrine disorders to CPR to…
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
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Owners report cats on diets actually display more affection
Owners report cats on diets actually display more affection
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Done with Dog Daddy
Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned…
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Many causes contribute to sleep disorders in horses
Pain or physical discomfort. Lyme disease. Environmental insecurity. Monotony. Aggression issues. Sleep terrors. These are among the possible causes…
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Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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Push to make November official Senior Pet Health Month
One organization is working to raise awareness about the health of senior dogs and cats by dedicating the month of November to the issue.
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Year-end CE: Two new courses on AVMA Axon
Just in time to help with your year-end CE needs, two new courses have been added to the AVMA's digital CE library.
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Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in…
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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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Introducing the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Join AVMA this fall for an interactive exploration of practical strategies to build your veterinary business and strengthen the profession…
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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AKC foundation awards grants to study epilepsy, reproductive diseases
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has awarded four grants to study epilepsy in dogs and two grants to study reproductive diseases in…
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for feline health studies, including for the New Feline Investigator Grant Award and the…
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Worth the price of admission?
From 2002-2013, the number of veterinary college applicants increased by more than half—from 4,440 to 6,769, according to figures from the Association…