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Aligning decisions with critical issues
Initiatives ranging in nature from animal welfare to diversity in the veterinary profession occupied the AVMA Executive Board meeting.
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University of Minnesota launches Animal Trauma Center
The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center announced in March that it has launched its Animal Trauma Center,
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Illini confer career distinctions
An officer and a division director of the AVMA accepted honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
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Cornell opens specialty clinic in Connecticut
At CUVS, according to a university press release, board-certified specialists offer treatments and procedures as well as continuing education…
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Veterinarians join global disaster congress
Dr. Gary Vroegindewey said veterinarians are vital in planning for and responding to disasters, and a global conference this summer gave an…
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Policy changes clarify veterinarians' roles, responsibilities
A series of policy changes are intended to clarify the AVMA's policies on the roles and responsibilities of veterinarians in in pharmaceutical use,…
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Tornado relief efforts spill into flood response
Responders in several states rush to aid animals impacted by twin disasters
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Government unveils new strategy for managing mustang populations
Fewer wild horses will be removed from public lands over the next two years while the number of mares receiving anti-fertility treatment will increase…
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Veterinary public health, tax elimination bills back before Congress
Congress has once again taken up legislation intended to increase the number of veterinarians trained in public health.
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AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians
The AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges consider the Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act (S. 914/H.R. 2206) an important piece…
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Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 90th anniversary
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps observed its 90th anniversary June 2 at the Army Medical Department Museum of Fort Sam Houston
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The advantages of practicing diversity
July 17 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Honolulu was "a great, great day for the diversity initiative" in the words of Dr. Evan M. Morse, a speaker…
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
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20/20 foresight
The AVMA should allow various levels of membership for veterinarians to accommodate different levels of participation, according to recommendations in…
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On the road with AVMA President Carlson
Since becoming AVMA president this past July, Dr. René A. Carlson has traveled the country representing the Association.
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Executive Board meets pressing needs
Process for updating euthanasia report, disaster coordinator position approved
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary technicians
How would you characterize the shortage of veterinary technicians and the underlying causes?
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Budget cuts continue to plague veterinary schools
Dried-up stimulus funds could spell trouble