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Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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Guidelines, regulations target contagious equine metritis
Contagious equine metritis is the subject of new guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners and of proposed changes to import…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners - May 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners held its 67th Annual Convention from Dec. 4-8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAEP presented…
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In Memory: Dr. Glenn Blodgett, an icon in equine medicine, dies at 73
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, a pioneer in equine theriogenology, has died at the age of 73. He innovated reproductive techniques within the performance horse…
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AVMA editor-in-chief becomes Equine Research Hall of Famer, with three others
AVMA Editor-In-Chief Lisa Fortier along with Drs. Katrin Hinrichs, Jennifer Anne Mumford, and Stephen M. Reed are this year’s inductees into the…
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Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
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Labor shortage prompts AAEP to form workforce commission
The Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability, one of the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ largest initiatives, aims to reverse the…
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Racehorse veterinarian pleads guilty in federal doping case
An equine veterinarian pleaded guilty to accepting payment in exchange for prescriptions for performance-enhancing drugs for racehorses and to…
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Bureau of Land Management report details factors in 146 wild horse deaths
A report released in July on the equine influenza outbreak this past spring at the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse Off-Range Corral at the…
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Be ready to help in a disaster: Become a veterinary first responder
If you’ve ever wanted to lend a hand in a disaster situation, AVMA’s Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures you're prepared to do so…
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Ohio VMA - May 2022
The Ohio VMA held its Midwest Veterinary Conference from Feb. 17-19 in Columbus. The association presented the Veterinarian of the Year award and…
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Kentucky VMA – Sept. 23-25, 2022
The Kentucky VMA held its annual meeting from Sept. 23-25 in Florence. The KVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Oct. 12-15, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons held its annual surgery summit from Oct. 12-15 in Portland, Oregon. The ACVS presented awards and seated…
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In Memory – Aug 4, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 4, 2022
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Horse racing authority continues implementation of racetrack safety standards, anti-doping measures
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached voluntary agreements to implement its rules with 17 state horse racing commissions out of a…
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Turn to creative scheduling for hiring and retention, social media for recruiting
Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker spoke on “Creative Scheduling in Your Practice” July 30 at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia. She was then joined by Nicole…
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In Memory – July 7, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 7, 2022
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Racetrack safety regulations submitted for federal review
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority formally submitted draft regulations on racetrack safety to the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 6,…
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Phi Zeta presents research awards for 2022
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented the 2022 Research Manuscript Awards to Drs. Emily Binversie,…
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APHIS announces $16M in funding to protect animal health
The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for programs to help prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and to reduce the spread…
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Coalition of veterinary groups launch telehealth initiative
The Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care launched at AVMA Convention 2022. It will develop education and resources to help veterinarians integrate…
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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Feb. 18-19, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomed 12 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held…
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In Memory – June 9, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 9, 2022