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Veterinary medicine and COVID-19: ‘A lot of lessons here’
SARS-CoV-2 isn’t the first coronavirus pandemic veterinarians have faced. They dealt with a coronavirus outbreak that killed millions of pigs from…
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CDC recommends veterinarians be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines
As rollout continues, APHIS deploys veterinarians to help with the vaccination effort, some states consider having private practitioners help…
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Racing to save humans through animal research
Veterinary researchers are improving our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, interspecies transmission, and a host of other public and animal…
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Report offers insights into COVID impacts on veterinary practices
Survey findings show many practices experienced an increase in revenue during the pandemic last year, but much of the gains were offset by increases…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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Veterinary colleges continue to prepare students to enter profession
Despite the disruptions to veterinary education caused by the pandemic, veterinary students have mastered the same skills as previous classes and then…
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N95 masks made in America by Arkansas veterinarian
One veterinarian was so dedicated to having people wear effective personal protective equipment that he set out to make N95 masks himself.
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Explore telehealth with AVMA’s president
Join AVMA President Dr. Douglas Kratt March 30 for a live virtual discussion of how veterinary practices might continue integrating telehealth…
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New on demand: CE webinars help you hone clinical skills
Are you looking to brush up on technical skills that you can implement in the practice right away? Watch 10 of the most popular sessions from AVMA…
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Veterinarians as COVID-19 vaccinators: What you need to know
The federal government's plans to expand the pool of qualified personnel eligible to administer vaccines will include veterinarians and veterinary…
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New COVID-19 stimulus supports veterinary profession
The COVID-19 relief package enacted March 11 contains AVMA-championed provisions that are critical to supporting veterinary professionals and…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…
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World Veterinary Day 2021 focuses on veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2021, which falls on April 24, is “Veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis.”
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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AVMA and congressional allies call for passage of One Health bill
With strong support from the AVMA, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that would be an important step in implementing a…
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Online CE just got easier
New features in AVMA Axon make it even easier to sort webinars, monitor progress, showcase your accomplishments, and share CE courses with colleagues.
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians
52nd annual meeting, held virtually, Feb. 27-March 2
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United States Animal Health Association
124th annual meeting, held virtually, Oct. 6-24, 2020
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A blueprint for veterinary spaces
JAVMA News spoke with several architects and veterinarians about hospital and clinic design trends and how the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated…
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Veterinarians help with COVID-19 vaccine delivery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has deployed federal veterinarians to help with the COVID-19 vaccine delivery effort. Several states have begun to…
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Swine veterinarians find disease lessons in COVID-19
Swine veterinarians say the responses to COVID-19—and the vulnerabilities uncovered—will help them combat infectious diseases in swine going forward.
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Help prevent dog bites as COVID-19 restrictions ease
National Dog Bite Prevention Week® will be observed April 11-17 this year, and you can join in to help spread information and prevent dog bites as…
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Third COVID relief bill helps veterinarians
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package signed into law March 11 includes several AVMA-backed provisions critical to supporting veterinary…
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AVMA celebrating what pets have meant to people during pandemic
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…