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Questions remain as canine respiratory disease cases fall
The outbreak of atypical canine infectious respiratory infectious disease complex (aCIRDC) that grabbed the nation’s attention late last year appears…
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Texas A&M develops diagnostic index for canine GI issues
A research team from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory has validated a new…
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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites
According to the latest data from the AVMA, 45% of U.S. households include a dog or dogs, for a total of 88 million canine companions in the United…
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New listings in AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry – March 2024
More than a dozen veterinary clinical studies have been added to the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry, formerly the AVMA Animal Health Studies…
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Board updates public health policies, practitioners advisory committee charge
Earlier this year, the AVMA Board of Directors voted on changes to policies on public health matters, including tuberculosis, brucellosis, and…
Improved dog importation standards needed to protect public health
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would protect both animal and public health by helping ensure that dogs are in good health when imported into the…
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Texas A&M halts companion animal cloning
Posted on December 15, 2002 Don't expect the new year to bring news of more copy cats from Texas A&M University. Genetic Savings and Clone has…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S. 2022
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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Society for Theriogenology enjoys grandeur of Colorado Springs
The grandeur of the Rocky Mountains provided a magnificent setting for the Society for Theriogenology annual meeting
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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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AVMA approves AAHA's antimicrobial guidelines for dogs
Guidelines developed by the AAHA for the judicious use of antimicrobials in dogs were approved by the Executive Board
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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National Academies of Practice adds 25 new veterinary fellows, professional members
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted 15 new fellows of the…
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Introducing: Your new and improved clinical studies registry
AVMA’s new Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry—formerly the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database—will help you connect clients with relevant clinical…
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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
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Positions adopted to protect animal welfare
Seven recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee involving AVMA positions safeguard animal welfare received Executive Board action
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AVMA award nominations due Jan. 24
If you know someone making outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine, there’s still time to nominate them for an AVMA Excellence Award.…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 4, 2023
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) welcomed 37 diplomates following the board certification examination it held virtually on…
Biomedical research
The mission of the AVMA includes the improvement of animal and human health. To fulfill this mission, the AVMA is committed to advancing the science…
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In Memory – February 29, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 29, 2024
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Nominate your choices for AVMA awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for the awards administered annually by the Association.
Concerns about shorter lifespans for pets can drive owner action on obesity, studies find
Owners of overweight cats and dogs are most likely to help them lose weight when veterinarians caution about the potential impact of obesity on…