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Policy emphasizes public health education
The AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine believes that continuing education in public health
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AVMA entities continued, altered, or sunset -
The Executive Board approved continuation of several AVMA entities.
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Foodborne illnesses continue downward trend
Foodborne infections caused by several bacterial pathogens are on the decline
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Compounding Resources will educate veterinary profession
In recent months, the Food and Drug Administration has been cracking down on illegal drug compounding.
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AVMA co-sponsors aquatic medicine CE
The AVMA is co-sponsoring three continuing education programs presented by the American Fisheries Society in June and July
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Bovine sessions a fusion of science, application
Practitioners attend continuing education meetings for two reasons, in Dr. John Ferry's estimation.
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Palmer to lead AAEP
As Dr. Scott E. Palmer takes the reins as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, he will wrestle with issues such as illegal…
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Thirteen Iraqi, Afghan veterinarians to attend AVMA convention
To help support the rebuilding of the veterinary infrastructures in Iraq and Afghanistan, the AVMA has teamed
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New online resource addresses accreditation
Why pursue AVMA accreditation of an educational program in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology?
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CVTEA institutional accreditation standard changed
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities recommended that its institutional accreditation standard be changed.
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USDA launches avian influenza project
The Department of Agriculture is contributing $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control avian influenza.
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Iowa State veterinary students address veterinarian shortage
Students at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine hope to reverse a trend in declining numbers of veterinary
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Christian Veterinary Mission contributes volumes to developing countries
Over the past two decades, Christian Veterinary Mission has shipped books and other educational material to more than 50
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Extending a helping hand to Iraqi and Afghan veterinarians
Through years of dictatorship followed by U.S. military intervention, the veterinary infrastructures of Iraq and Afghanistan
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AVMA Auxiliary looks to boost membership
posted September 1, 2005 The Auxiliary to the AVMA celebrated another year at the AVMA Annual Convention in July. Recruiting new and former…
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Future of several AVMA entities decided
The GRPC was not minimizing the importance of an area, but rather, carrying out its charge of eliminating duplication of charges among entities.
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Veterinarians convene in the City of Lakes
The 142nd AVMA Annual Convention/28th World Veterinary Congress, held July 16-20 in Minneapolis, hosted 8,743 total attendees
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Term limits imposed on many committees
The term of service for several AVMA committees has been reduced from six to three years, with a one-time reappointment
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Dean King takes temporary CDC post
Dr. Lonnie King, dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, started a yearlong appointment this
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Gillespie to lead AASV as president
Dr. Tom Gillespie, president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, says the biggest challenge facing the swine industry is animal…
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Trust has a novel take on scholarships
New England fund exists to help local veterinary students posted December 1, 2005 The Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England has taken a…
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Board votes on PANVET and WVA initiatives
The AVMA Executive Board voted on initiatives involving the World Veterinary Association and the Panamerican Association of Veterinary Sciences.
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Carlson seeking second term as AVMA vice president
Dr. René A. Carlson has become adept at balancing her vice presidential responsibilities with her family and practice priorities.
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Medicare to introduce prescription drug plan
Optional enrollment begins Nov. 15 posted October 1, 2005 The wide-sweeping Medicare reform bill signed into law in December 2003 will reach…
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Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted the XIX Panamerican Congress of Veterinary Sciences from Oct. 24-28, 2004. The Panamerican