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Year in review: 2023’s most-read blog posts
The blog topics that most drew interest from veterinary professionals this year included canine respiratory disease, mentorship, xylazine, and much…
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Dog importation bill would better protect animals and people
AVMA worked with lawmakers to get the Healthy Dog Importation Act reintroduced in Congress. The legislation would reduce the spread of dangerous…
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AVMA backing helps reignite push for stronger dog import standards
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would strengthen importation standards to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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Don’t miss this deadline: Honor a colleague
AVMA Excellence Awards recognize leaders in all facets of veterinary medicine. Nominations for 2022 awards are due February 16, 2022.
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New law benefits military working dogs, pets
AVMA helped secure the federal law, which will improve the health and welfare of military working dogs and promote responsible dog ownership on…
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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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Meet the winners of AVMA excellence awards
Over a dozen veterinarians, animal health professionals and animal lovers have won 2021 AVMA Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards for their…
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Honor and thank a colleague with an AVMA award nomination
From animal welfare to clinical practice, and from research to public service, AVMA Excellence Awards honor those whose contributions have made a…
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Honor a colleague: Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards celebrate accomplishments in every facet of veterinary medicine - and the only way for someone to be considered is for a colleague to…
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Congratulations, AVMA award winners!
Meet the veterinarians, animal health professionals, and animal lovers who have been named as recipients of this year’s AVMA Excellence in Veterinary…
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2022: The year in veterinary news
What a year 2022 was for veterinary medicine. Take a look back at the year's top news stories.
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President's Column: Mentoring our next generation of veterinarians
As veterinarians, we can all identify people who have influenced us professionally.
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Veterinarian-sponsored dog importation bill introduced in Congress
This week, the Healthy Dog Importation Act was introduced in Congress to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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Profession gathers for first-ever virtual Veterinary Leadership Conference
The 2021 Veterinary Leadership Conference drew more than 600 attendees for CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking. Here’s what…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2020
Join thousands of your colleagues and peers in San Diego, July 31-August 4 for a long weekend of veterinary inspiration, education, and relaxation.
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CDC temporarily suspends dog import from nations at high rabies risk
The announcement is an effort to ensure the health and safety of dogs imported into the U.S. and to protect public health. The temporary suspension…
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Latest COVID-19 update emailed to our members
AVMA is committed to keeping the veterinary community informed during the COVID-19 emergency. Read the latest email update sent to AVMA members.
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…