JAVMA news
One-health wonders
Dr. David Franz is vice president and chief biological scientist for the Midwest Research Institute, where he deals with business activities…
JAVMA news
Taking it to the streets
The PetFit Tour—part of the AVMA-Hill's Pet Nutrition partnership that's raising awareness about pet obesity—kicked off in
JAVMA news
AABP president promotes responsiveness, collaboration, online CE
Dr. Richard L. Wallace wants the American Association of Bovine Practitioners to be faster, stronger, smarter—faster at addressing the issues of the…
JAVMA news
AVMA honors congressman for support
Mississippi Congressman Chip Pickering received the first AVMA Advocacy Award during the Association's Political Action Committee Congressional…
JAVMA news
FDA issues safety warning on Comfortis-ivermectin interaction
The clinical signs of these adverse reactions are consistent with ivermectin toxicosis.
JAVMA news
Consorting with Foresight
The Foresight Report of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has emerged as the focal point for
JAVMA news
USDA renews funding for work on PRRS, avian influenza
The Department of Agriculture has renewed funding for the coordinated agricultural projects focusing on porcine reproductive and
JAVMA news
American Humane devotes division to human-animal bond
The American Humane Association has formed a Human-Animal Bond Division to complement and provide a bridge between its existing Animal
JAVMA news
American Medical Association adds veterinarians to careers directory
The American Medical Association's Health Care Careers Directory features veterinarians and veterinary technicians for the first time in the 2008-2009…
JAVMA news
Luke joins AVMA Governmental Relations Division
The AVMA announced in August that Gina Luke had joined the Association as an assistant director of its Governmental Relations Division.
JAVMA news
Comments invited on proposed reptile and amphibian specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Reptile and Amphibian Practice specialty under the…
JAVMA news
Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
JAVMA news
Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
JAVMA news
PEER outreach teaches veterinarian and students
What is novel are the programs and materials offered at the national, state, and college levels to make math and science—and the veterinary profession…
JAVMA news
Reserves of human-use rabies vaccine could alleviate supply worries
An uptick in rabies infections, a swing in the human plasma market, or failure of a human-use vaccine lot to pass regulations could further hurt the…
JAVMA news
Board approves site visits to schools in Latin America, Europe
Board approves site visits to schools in Latin America, Europe
JAVMA news
Hand washing key disease prevention measure not always practiced
Hand washing is a simple yet important component in preventing illness that often goes overlooked.
JAVMA news
10 reasons to be a member of the AVMA
The AVMA is far more than a journal publisher or convention organizer.
JAVMA news
Western conference marks 80th annual meeting
Event again attracts thousands of veterinary professionals to Las Vegas
JAVMA news
AVMA leaders seek support for workforce expansion legislation
The AVMA Executive Board and House Advisory Committee were in Washington, D.C., this April, encouraging members of Congress to support the Veterinary…
JAVMA news
College news
University of Minnesota appoints Ames as dean posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Trevor Ames The
JAVMA news
Pet dental campaign reaches 15th year
Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign starts its 15th year with National Pet Dental Health Month
JAVMA news
Propelling AVMA forward
In addition to highlights reported in the Dec. 15, 2007, JAVMA News, the Executive Board acted on a number of
JAVMA news
USDA renews funding for integrated research on Johne's
The Department of Agriculture has renewed funding for the Johne's Disease Integrated Program—providing $4.8 million for four years of research on…
JAVMA news
Kornegay declares candidacy for AVMA president-elect
Sounding a theme of "strength through unity," Dr. Larry M. Kornegay launched his candidacy for 2009 AVMA president-elect at the Candidates'…