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Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Veterinary pathology
Dr. Heidi Pecoraro talks about her position as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North…
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USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk…
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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health…
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In Memory – December 19, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 19, 2024
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AVMA adopts new policies on climate change, certificates of veterinary inspection
The new policy on “Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues” was approved by the AVMA Board of Directors during its November 13-15 meeting at…
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Certificates of veterinary inspection
AVMA affirms that veterinarians must be accredited by USDA APHIS in the state in which they practice to complete certificates of veterinary inspection…
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Nominations open for 2025 AVMA Excellence awards
The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2025. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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Iowa VMA – September 26-27, 2024
The Iowa VMA (IVMA) held its annual meeting from September 26-27 in Ames. The association presented awards and seated new officials.
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FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle
The Food and Drug Administration has informed veterinarians and farmers that using aspirin in dairy cattle for treatment of highly pathogenic avian…
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AAVMC appoints Reid as new CEO
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) board of directors announced October 2 that Dr. Stuart Reid has accepted the position…
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USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef–surveillance programs as virus continues to spread
The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1), continues among U.S. dairy cattle after its…
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American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine – July 13, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) held its annual diplomate meeting virtually on July 13. The ACVPM presented awards and…
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Emergency aid available for HPAI-related milk losses
Starting this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for financial aid from dairy producers who have suffered milk losses…
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Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques
On June 26, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary CPR…
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Delegates updated on HPAI response
The AVMA House of Delegates on Thursday heard from colleagues representing agencies and organizations responding to a multistate outbreak of highly…
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Summit highlights One Health opportunities for veterinarians
Avenues for veterinarians to promote One Health—be it as a career or lifestyle—will be discussed during the Global Health Summit on June 24 at the…
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AVMA acknowledges four veterinary scientists with research awards
The AVMA is honoring four veterinary scientists with 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to research
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Carter
The AVMA is presenting the AVMA Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Craig Carter today during the keynote for AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Dr. Craig N. Carter named recipient of 2024 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Craig N. Carter, professor of epidemiology at the University of Kentucky, as the…
Dr. Karen Tobias recognized with 2024 AVMA Clinical Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Karen Tobias, a distinguished professor of small animal surgery at the University…
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Summit highlights One Health opportunities for veterinarians
Avenues for veterinarians to promote One Health—be it as a career or lifestyle—will be discussed during the Global Health Summit on June 24 at the…
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PRRS diagnosis quicker thanks to new online tool
Researchers have launched an anonymous web-based diagnostic tool that allows for rapid diagnosis of new strains of porcine reproductive and…
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$200M from federal government aims to stop spread of H5N1 among dairy cows
The federal government announced May 10 that it will devote $200 million to enhance its response efforts to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI,…
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AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on April 9. The revised guidelines now recommend…
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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,…