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Protecting your wellbeing during the holiday season
If you sometimes find the holiday season emotionally taxing, you’re not alone. Here are practical strategies you can put into place to safeguard your…
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Microaggressions, over time, leave a mark
Subtle slights targeting marginalized peoples can eventually cause negative health effects, says Marian Vasser, who led a workshop on ways of avoiding…
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North Carolina still recovering from historic hurricane damage
Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the…
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The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world
It’s a different world post pandemic, and leaders should be confidently humble, says organization psychologist Adam Grant, publicly admitting their…
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Chart of the month: No dire shortage of veterinarians ahead
Newly released data suggest that the growing number of veterinarians in the United States may eventually outpace future demand for veterinary…
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Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts
Heartworm infection rates across the U.S. have steadily increased for nearly two decades despite the greater availability and efficacy of…
Future veterinary workforce needs
In discussions of future veterinary workforce needs, it's important to critically evaluate predictions about how many veterinarians are needed to meet…
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Ronidazole, for veterinary compounding use only
LGM Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling Ronidazole, NDC# 17369-301-01, For Veterinary Compounding Use Only due to manufacturing in a non-classified…
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Ronidazole
Professional Compounding Centers of America dba PCCA is recalling ronidazole, packaged on: Jul 2024, for veterinary use only, due to manufacturing in…
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FDA approves first generic drug for hyperthyroidism in cats
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved several animal drugs, including those treating feline hyperthyroidism and canine urinary…
Inherited disorders in companion animals
Veterinarians have an important role in educating and counseling prospective and current dog owners about the risks and available treatments…
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FDA allows compounded FIP drug in certain cases
The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it does not intend to enforce new animal drug approval requirements for the antiviral…
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Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024
The Oregon VMA (OVMA) held its Oregon Veterinary Conference from March 1-3 in Corvallis. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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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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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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USP revised compounding standards go into effect
Revised compounding standards from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) became effective November 1 after 12 years of work. According to the USP, the…
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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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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use
As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin…
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Chewy to open veterinary practices in Florida, Colorado
Chewy will be opening a handful of veterinary clinics in 2024, starting in South Florida and Denver. The company is launching the practices under the…
2023 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2023.
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Facing economic uncertainty, clients delay veterinary visits
While price increases are keeping veterinary practice in the black, more and more clients are cutting costs by postponing veterinary visits, according…
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Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
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Leading with lists: How systems boost practice efficiency
Three industry experts shared common roadblocks to improving veterinary practice efficiency during the session “Systems and Processes to Address…