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Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
Event: Annual meeting, Oct. 23, 2012, Oakland, Calif.
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Declawing captive exotic and wild indigenous cats
The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.
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AVMA now condemns declawing wild and exotic cats
Concerns that pain and suffering associated with declawing may be exacerbated in wild and exotic cats prompted the AVMA Executive Board
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New York state requires care instructions for small exotic pets
The state of New York now requires pet dealers and retailers to provide purchasers with written instructions on proper care for small animals.
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Opening session features message of conservation
A menagerie of exotic animals accompanied keynote speaker Joan Embery, an advocate of wildlife conservation, as she helped to kick off the AVMA Annual…
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ACVIM, Pfizer Animal Health partner on new research fund
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation has announced a partnership with Pfizer Animal Health to
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Wildlife policies stress education, captivity requirements
In June, the AVMA began more strongly encouraging education for those who would privately own potentially dangerous wildlife as well as endorsing…
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Agriculture inspections at points of entry
The AVMA calls for the Department of Homeland Security to increase the scope, intensity, and innovation of agricultural inspections at points of…
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Participation in Penn leadership program approved
The Executive Board approved a proposal from the Office of the Executive Vice President for AVMA President-elect Clark Fobian
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Report: Veterinary markets provide optimism, opportunities
A report from AVMA economists expresses “cautious optimism” about the market for veterinarians, reiterating findings reported during an October 2015…
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UNDER REVIEWWildlife-livestock interactions
The AVMA supports use of science-based evidence and peer-reviewed research to direct wildlife-livestock management policies, and funding to research…
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AAAP president sees chance to advocate, collaborate
Dr. Hector Cervantes thinks poultry veterinarians can help people learn about their food and offer assurances on safety and animal welfare.
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Single policy on teeth reduction and removal adopted
The AVMA has a new policy concerning teeth removal and reduction in nonhuman primates and carnivores that replaces two related policies.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2014
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2014.
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AVMA board anticipates new year
The AVMA Executive Board convened at Association headquarters in Schaumburg,
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2019.
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Hollywood Vet receives AVMA Award
Many know Dr. James F. Peddie for his work with Hollywood animals, but his career has spanned a spectrum of activities.
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 21 new diplomates and recognized three dual-certified diplomates following the board
Santa's ELVES: Social media for veterinarians
You and your veterinary clinic can share holiday fun while educating clients about the important work veterinarians do to protect all animal species.
U.S. pet ownership statistics
See numbers of pets, pet-owning households, veterinary visits, and veterinary expenditures in the United States.
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USDA chief veterinary officer changes role, acting chief takes over
The Department of Agriculture’s chief veterinary officer has moved to a trade role, and an agency veteran is the acting chief.
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New Diplomates
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 39 new diplomates
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Major construction project on horizon at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is anticipating a major, multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion…