Salmonella: Dry pet foods and pet treats (FAQ)
Questions/answers about Salmonella and pet food: How can pet food become contaminated? How can humans and pets become infected? How can you minimize…
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
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Introducing AVMA Axon: Next-generation digital education
Regular readers of this blog might have noticed a couple of weeks ago that we told you we had an exciting announcement coming regarding continuing…
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Student debt, globalization highlight AVMA House of Delegates meeting
[caption id="attachment_18034" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The Veterinary Information Forum is an open discussion in which House of Delegates…
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CE from AVMA Convention 2022 now available on demand
Watch 12 of the most popular CE sessions from AVMA Convention 2022, now available on AVMA Axon.
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Delving into Forensics
Experts in veterinary forensics recount how they came to the growing field and describe their work analyzing evidence in legal cases
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Veterinary organizations take diversity- and equity-related action
Several veterinary organizations and associations have released statements in recent months in support of the Black Lives Matter movement; a few…
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Exploring a role for titers in rabies vaccination
Most states and many municipalities have laws requiring rabies vaccination for dogs and often cats, and these laws do not allow titer testing
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Eliminating dog-transmitted rabies
Global health organizations hope to eliminate rabies transmission from dogs to humans in the Americas within the next two years.
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Investigation follows dog illnesses, deaths in Ohio
An unidentified disease may have sickened dozens of dogs, killing three, in two areas of Ohio.
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Congratulations are in order!
Two veterinarians and a former director of the California Veterinary Medical Association have been named as recipients of 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards…
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Out of the classroom and into the community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action program took place in eight communities this fall.
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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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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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How to make mentorship work in veterinary practice
An AVMA webinar details how a new veterinary graduate can develop a structured mentorship program with an existing mentor, while AVMA Convention 2022…
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Diversity, well-being front and center at AVMA Convention 2022
Educational programing at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia features a mix of virtual and in-person sessions highlighting the importance of…
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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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Veterinary technicians can not only survive but also thrive in profession
Amy Newfield, director of veterinary nursing leadership for Veterinary Emergency Group, presented “How To Survive as a Veterinary Technician” on Aug.…
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Zoo veterinarians, behind the scenes and in the field
For zoo veterinarians, their day-to-day work can encompass thousands of individual animals and a multitude of species
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Feline development, from kitten kindergarten onward
Cats do a lot of great stuff but also not great stuff, which is confusing and frustrating for owners. Therefore, veterinarians need to help owners…
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Volunteer projects impact seven communities
Hundreds of volunteers displayed the important work of the profession during the 2016 Our Oath in Action projects this past fall.
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AVMA convention committee chair gives the people what they want
AVMA News spoke with Dr. John P. Sanders Jr., the 2021-22 chair of the AVMA Convention Education Program Committee, about veterinarians as lifelong…