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Jumping into canine sports
The field of canine sports and rehabilitation medicine is growing as canine sports become more popular around the country and dog owners see that…
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Morris Animal Foundation awards $3M for studies in animal health
Morris Animal Foundation announced this fall that it has awarded $1.1 million in grants for 17 studies on wildlife health, $1 million in grants for 16…
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Association aims to increase racial diversity in vet medicine
Black Americans have been significantly underrepresented within the veterinary profession for decades.
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Mentoring future colleagues
"When our students graduate and we become colleagues in this profession, there is a sense of pride that comes with knowing I played a role in their…
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Zoetis Inc. researchers plan to develop immunotherapies for livestock in a 3,000-square-foot laboratory at Colorado State University's biological…
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HOD addresses sexual harassment
Veterinary leaders are moving forward with a strategy to increase awareness of sexual harassment in the profession and create related resources.
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Annual meeting, Oct. 11-14, 2017, Baltimore
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a temporary ban on dogs imported to the U.S. from Egypt on May 10, effective immediately.
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The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 39 new diplomates and recognized two dual-certified diplomates following the board…
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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomed nine new diplomates following the board certification examination it…
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States start to address animal rehab by physical therapists
Some states include animal rehabilitation in their definition of the practice of veterinary medicine; others offer exemptions. Many states do not…
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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomed 16 new diplomates following its board certification examination that…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 32 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held Oct. 10 in Tampa,…
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Convention-goers have monumental time in DC
AVMA Convention 2019, held Aug. 2-6 in Washington, D.C., was the location for more than 1,000 continuing education sessions, an expansive exhibit hall…
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VMX 2019 takes on timely topics
Osteoarthritis in overweight pets, the psychosocial effects of service dogs, and the Fear Free Certification Program were among the many subjects of…
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NIH awards $2M to study flu viruses in bats
A National Institutes of Health grant of just over $2 million
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PennVet hires new dean
Dr. Andrew Hoffman has been named the next Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Aug. 1.
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LSU veterinary school gifted $10.1M to fund five programs
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has received the largest gift in its history with a $10.1 million combined estate commitment…
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In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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Dedicated practitioner receives AVMA Award
Dr. R. Wayne Randolph loves all things veterinary medicine and all things organized veterinary medicine.
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SAVMA went down to Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine played host to the 49th annual Student AVMA Symposium this March.