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Feline health studies funded
Morris Animal Foundation announced in May that the organization's new Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three studies
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AAFP and AAHA release Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association are releasing the new AAFP/AAHA
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Banning antimicrobials not effective, study says
A team of University of Georgia scientists suggest that curbing the use of antimicrobials on poultry farms will do little to
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AVMA Answers: First step in the one-health initiative
The Executive Board in April approved the establishment of a One Health Initiative Task
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WVA position on the global climate change emergency
The AVMA has endorsed this position statement developed by the World Veterinary Association (WVA).
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the positions indicated. These veterinarians will begin serving in their
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Nov. 3 is One Health Day
The One Health Commission, One Health Initiative team, and One Health Platform encourage individuals and groups worldwide to mark Nov. 3 by…
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AMA adopts one-health policy
The American Medical Association adopted a policy advocating closer ties between human and veterinary medicine, and more dialogue with the AVMA to…
AVMA media relations guide
Connect with our media relations team for help reporting on topics related to veterinary medicine.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, at meetings from November 2017 through April 2018, named the following individuals to the entities indicated,…
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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Fighting cancer in dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer, according to the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Government Action Center improves member access to legislation
Posted on September 1, 2002 AVMA members can now access real-time information about Congress, using the Government Action Center on the AVMA Web…
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Executive director of Joint Institute for Food Safety Research named
Dr. Jerry R. Gillespie is executive director of the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research
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Studies link occupational exposures to preterm delivery, birth defects
A recent study suggests that pregnant veterinarians have a higher risk for preterm delivery if they work long hours or perform
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Board fills vacancies
The Executive Board named the following veterinarians to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Behaviorists provide speakers plus $250 grants
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior is offering speakers for educational sessions along with $250 grants to
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Study: Dog breed tied more to looks than behavior
Research results published this spring indicate the behaviors commonly attributed to certain dog breeds likely predate those breeds, and a dog’s breed…
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Education council schedules site visits – January 2023
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 11 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for 2023.
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From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools
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Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…
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Patterson-Kane joins AVMA Animal Welfare Division
Emily Patterson-Kane, PhD, has accepted the position of animal welfare scientist in the AVMA Animal Welfare Division.
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Top hog producer to phase out gestation stalls
Smithfield Foods Inc., the nation's largest hog producer and a leading processor and marketer of fresh pork and processed meats, is phasing out…