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$100,000 supports poultry education at Georgia
Merck Animal Health announced a $100,000 sponsorship for a student at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
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June webinars: Cannabis use and the state of the equine profession
Cannabis is becoming increasingly available for human recreational and medical use. Should veterinary practices monitor staff use of marijuana and…
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Pandemic prevention program ending after 10 years
USAID Predict led virus discovery, health training, risk education
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CDC recommends veterinarians be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines
As rollout continues, APHIS deploys veterinarians to help with the vaccination effort, some states consider having private practitioners help…
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New on demand: CE webinars help you hone clinical skills
Are you looking to brush up on technical skills that you can implement in the practice right away? Watch 10 of the most popular sessions from AVMA…
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Explore cannabis topics in depth with experts
AVMA's first-ever symposium on veterinary cannabis will provide a 360-degree perspective, presented directly by key leaders in research, practice and…
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the benefits of animal vaccination programs in advancing animal and human health
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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AAHA, AAFP release new feline vaccination guidelines
New guidelines on feline vaccination stress understanding by veterinary professionals of individualized feline risk factors such as life stage,…
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Millions allocated for federal veterinary programs
The AVMA worked with lawmakers and coalitions to help secure funding in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill for programs critical to the…
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Garry Adams receives AVMA Award
Dr. L. Garry Adams values collaboration to achieve greater goals in research and organized veterinary medicine.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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AAFP updates guidelines on feline retroviruses
The association aims to provide the most current information about feline retrovirus infections so veterinary practitioners may optimize the care and…
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Rabies and other public health policies revisited
The Executive Board has approved several recommendations from the Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine.
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AVMA revises policy on feral cats to encourage collaboration
The AVMA has revised its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” to encourage collaboration among veterinarians, humane groups, and wildlife…
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
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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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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…