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AVMA expresses commitment to diversity
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on diversity: The AVMA is committed to diversity in all aspects of the profession
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AVMA holds first diversity symposium
To help promote diversity in the veterinary profession, the AVMA kicked off its first diversity symposium, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, at the…
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Amendment would preserve grants that spur diversity
The AVMA believes that increasing diversity in the veterinary profession will increase cultural competence among veterinarians
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Looking like America
Symposium targets lack of diversity in veterinary profession posted May 1, 2005 With demographic trends shifting toward an increasingly racially…
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2006 awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for awards administered annually by the Association
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Advisory body to replace Animal Welfare Committee
The Executive Board has approved President Bonnie V. Beaver's recommendation to sunset the Animal Welfare Committee
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Osborne honored for achievements in veterinary medical ethics
The Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics presented Dr. Carl A. Osborne with the Robert R. Shomer Award for his outstanding achievements
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AVMA Answers
Q: What are the AVMA's most recent efforts to form a strategy on animal welfare?
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Practitioners to submit theft reports to DEA within one day
To clarify existing regulations, the Drug Enforcement Administration has made several amendments,
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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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DEA issues final rule on electronic filing
The regulations will allow registrants to order Schedule I and II substances electronically and maintain the records electronically.
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DEA Web site supplies valuable information
After receiving an increase in requests from AVMA members for information on how to properly maintain a stock of controlled
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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…
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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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Celebrate World Veterinary Day, April 30
The World Veterinary Association encourages veterinarians to celebrate World Veterinary Day on April 30.
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DEA clarifies rules on schedule II controlled substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a clarification of requirements for prescribing schedule II controlled substances
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Bush nixes legislation weakening Florida pharmacy standards for animals
A coalition of veterinarians and pharmacists recently persuaded Florida Gov. Jeb Bush not to support legislation that would have
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Executive Board Coverage: Overview
The AVMA Executive Board addressed one of its most extensive agendas in recent memory this past Nov. 18-20 at Association
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Baldwin joins AVMA membership division
Barbara Baldwin joined the AVMA staff Jan. 31 as an assistant director of the Membership and Field Services Division.
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Childers pledges AVMA presidency to unity
Unity is 'cornerstone of our great profession' posted August 15, 2005 Dr. Henry E. Childers formally dedicated his term as AVMA…
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Bayer wins legal actions against sales policy violators
Bayer HealthCare LLC's Animal Health Division recently won two battles against unauthorized sellers of its Advantage (imidacloprid) topical solution. …
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World Veterinary Association holds elections
posted September 1, 2005 The World Veterinary Association held the meetings of its Executive Committee and Council and the Presidents Assembly…
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Russell vies for World Veterinary Association presidency
The AVMA has endorsed Dr. Russell's candidacy for WVA president, the success of which will be decided this July during the 28th World Veterinary…
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Scope of medical laser safety standard broadened
Lasers are being used more frequently than ever in veterinary medicine for declawing, spay-and-neuter surgery, tumor removal, oral and ear surgery,…
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Legislation would regulate puppy mills
A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large-scale…