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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-23, 2024
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-23 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards,…
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States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A…
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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in…
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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
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Nation enters third year of historic HPAI epizootic
The ongoing outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus seen throughout the world is unlike previous HPAI outbreaks in terms of…
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American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 21-23
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) held its 56th annual conference from September 21-23 in Milwaukee. The AABP presented awards…
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Association of Avian Veterinarians – August 20-24, 2023
The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) held its annual meeting at ExoticsCon 2023 from August 20-24 in Boston. The association presented awards…
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American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine – June 17, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) held its annual diplomate meeting virtually on June 17. The ACVPM presented awards and…
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American Veterinary Epidemiology Society – July 17, 2023
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES), now known as the American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS), held its annual awards breakfast…
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Four veterinary scientists recognized with AVMA research awards
The AVMA honored Drs. Jim E. Riviere, Nicholas (Nick) Jeffery, Natasha Olby, and Boaz Arzi with 2023 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to…
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AVES announces name change to reflect One Health mission
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES) has changed its name to the American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS). The association…
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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-24, 2023
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-24 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards,…
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Global Health Summit to focus on infectious diseases, biodiversity
Infectious diseases and the importance of biodiversity is the theme for the 2023 Global Health Summit (GHS), slated for Monday, July 17, during AVMA…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 18-22, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners held its 68th Annual Convention from November 18-22, 2022, in San Antonio. The association presented…
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Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in…
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United States Animal Health Association – Oct. 6-12, 2022
The United States Animal Health Association held its 126th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The USAHA presented awards and seated…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – Oct. 6-12, 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 65th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The AAVLD…
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Wildlife disease as a frontier of discovery
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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American Veterinary Medical History Society – July 18, 2022
The American Veterinary Medical History Society held its annual meeting virtually on July 18. The AVMHS presented awards and seated new officials.
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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American Veterinary Epidemiology Society – Aug. 1, 2022
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society presented awards and conducted business at its annual awards breakfast on Aug. 1 in Philadelphia.
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AVMA honors four veterinary scientists
The Association hailed Drs. Yrjö Gröhn, Stephen White, Stanley Marks, and Mike Nolan for promoting animal and human health through their notable…
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American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine – July 30, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine held its annual diplomate meeting on July 30 in Philadelphia. The ACVPM presented awards,…
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AVMA recognizes Granger for public service
Dr. Larry M. Granger accepted the AVMA Public Service Award at a reception Aug. 1 following the AVMA Global Health Summit at AVMA Convention 2022 in…
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Researchers see hope, progress in big data
Veterinary practice data is fueling advancements in disease understanding and diagnostics, despite some challenges in comparing records across…