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Dental campaign wins PR award
The quality of the "Pets Need Dental Care, Too" public relations campaign has been recognized in an international
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Protecting pet hospice
Pet hospice is increasingly an option for people wanting a dignified death for a terminally ill companion animal.
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Feline practitioners educate cat owners, themselves
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has stepped up efforts to get cat owners to visit veterinarians more regularly—whether or not the…
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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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Scope-of-practice laws draw attacks
Veterinarians, like other licensed medical providers, have increasingly voiced concern over laypersons providing care without proper experience,…
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NAVTA approves veterinary technician specialty
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, a subcommittee of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians
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AVMA online CE makes grand debut
AVMA Ed, "Lifelong learning for the veterinary profession," available at avmaed.org, is the Association's most important new member service.
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Pet dental campaign reaches 15th year
Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign starts its 15th year with National Pet Dental Health Month
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Equine conference educates, updates on active year
Suits and ties mixed with cowboy hats and boots during the 54th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners' 54th Annual Convention, Dec.…
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Audin proclaimed editor-in-chief emeritus - April 15, 2009
AVMA CEO W. Ron DeHaven has conferred a singular title of distinction on an esteemed staff member, Dr. Janis H. Audin, naming her editor-in-chief…
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Janis H. Audin
Dr. Janis H. Audin, the innovative AVMA editor-in-chief whose leadership helped advance the relevance, accessibility, and global
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Some pet policies revisited
Veterinarians are more strongly encouraged to scan pets and horses for electronic identification devices because of a policy
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Polices revised, reaffirmed, rescinded
The Executive Board approved revisions to the following AVMA policies:
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AVMA fills key staff positions
The AVMA filled several key staff positions this spring, hiring two division directors, a corporate relations manager, and two assistant directors in…
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Three veterinary technician specialties added
Credentialed technicians now have three more specialization options, as recently announced by the National Association of
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AVMA Ed 2.0: Faster and more user friendly
The AVMA is reintroducing its online continuing education site this November with the goal of enhancing the CE experience for AVMA Ed users.
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
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Pet dental month, campaign look out for healthy smiles
The AVMA is collecting photos of pets' pearly whites to celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month this February.
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At veterinary colleges, male students are in the minority
Men have become a minority among veterinary students, and no one knows exactly why—or how to respond.
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Oklahoma equine dentistry bill approved
An Oklahoma bill signed into law April 16 by the governor establishes a certification mechanism for "nonveterinary" dental providers.