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Behavior specialty marks 25th year
When the AVMA granted specialty status to the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists 25 years ago, it was a signal to the profession and public…
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New scholarships handed out by Merck, AVMF
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, announced June 22 the winners of the inaugural
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FDA approves new feline hypertension drug
The Food and Drug Administration on May 24 announced its approval of Semintra—telmisartan oral solution
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USDA exempts more exhibitors, owners from licensing
People who breed and sell only a few, nondangerous animals or who seldom exhibit such animals are exempt from federal licensing requirements.
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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Unite your practice around preventive care guidelines
How does a veterinary practice get all employees to focus on adopting best-practice preventive healthcare guidelines for use in everyday practice?…
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Winn Feline Foundation awards $300,000 for research
Winn Feline Foundation announced in April that it has awarded $304,071 for 14 grants in feline medical research.
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Campaign pushes for profession to recognize third gender option
The student and professional veterinary organizations representing the LGBTQ community have endorsed a letter-writing campaign asking the veterinary…
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Doubling space for cats in shelters reduces upper respiratory disease
Upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported…
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Snack bags pose suffocation risk to pets
Few people think a snack bag could suffocate a dog or a cat, until the unthinkable occurs.
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In with the new at VMX 2018
A new certificate program in the human-animal bond, a study on communications gaps between practices and clients, a report on antimicrobial usage in…
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Pet owners don't recognize what happens during exam
A recent study by Partners for Healthy Pets found that many dog and cat owners fail to recognize what happens during their pet's physical examination…
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Banfield reports on antimicrobial usage in feline patients
About 40 percent of cats receive antimicrobial medications for a presumptive urinary tract infection with no urinalysis or with negative urinalysis…
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UF accepting applications for aquaculture fellowships
Aquaculture is an important component of global animal production and, like all animal agriculture operations,
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Lappin chairing WSAVA one-health committee
Dr. Michael Lappin of Colorado State University is the new chair of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s One Health Committee.
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Banfield gives new anesthesia guidance
Banfield Pet Hospital has published an updated edition of the company’s pet
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 39 new diplomates and recognized two dual-certified diplomates following the board…
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Lessons to be learned from relationships between nonprofits, veterinary clinics
Nonprofit entities have delivered subsidized veterinary care for years, often through spay-neuter clinics.
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Study shows communication gaps between veterinarians and clients
An analysis of five years’ worth of survey data shows significant communications gaps between veterinary teams and their clients, according to…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2016
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2016.
Veterinary specialists 2016
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2016.
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AVMA awards recognize excellence
Nominate your colleagues before Feb. 15 As the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession, the AVMA works consistently to increase the…
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Animal research helps pets, too
This past October, the Foundation for Biomedical Research launched its "Love Animals? Support Animal Research" campaign to educate the public about…