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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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AAEP in Orlando
The great turnout in Orlando is a testament to the quality scientific sessions and the loyalty of the membership
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Mexican school hosts fruitful, festive event
In August, the oldest veterinary school in North America observed its 150th anniversary, and with as much substance as pomp and ceremony.
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Iowa State, Oregon State accreditations downgraded
Posted on July 15, 2004 Multimillion-dollar renovations under way at both veterinary colleges Citing accreditation standards deficiencies, the…
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Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases
A training course in foreign animal diseases will be available at the University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved
The accreditation of veterinary education continues to play a central part at the AVMA, and the Executive Board approved several
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Thousands of veterinarians sign up for new tiered accreditation
USDA reaching out to veterinarians while developing required education
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Students learn the ropes at World Equestrian Games
Externships, symposium part of AAEP's involvement in the event
What is the COE looking for in a college's SOPs?
Q: What are the essential aspects required in an SOP, such as controlled copies or authorizing signatures that the site visit team would look for…
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 2, Principles of accreditation
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
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Training in foreign and emerging animal diseases
Veterinarians must be adequately prepared to recognize foreign animal diseases, emerging or reemerging diseases, or animal disease resulting from an…
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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Accreditation standards revised for clarity
Revisions to two of the 11 AVMA Council on Education Standards of Accreditation have clarified sections having to do with
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K-State’s strategic plan guides progress
Noted pharmacologist Dr. Jim E. Riviere is moving on to Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine after more than 30 years at the North…
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Researchers honor Wagner
An estimated 450 people attended the 93rd annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Dec. 2-4, 2012, in Chicago.
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Robertson honored for achievements in microbiology
The 95th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Dec. 7-9, 2014, in Chicago honored Donald C. Robertson, PhD
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs
OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs