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New diplomates
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 43 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held Nov. 5-7, 2010, in…
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Vet, human medicine start regenerative medicine venture
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine announced Jan. 20 the formation of the Center for Veterinary Regenerative Medicine.
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University of Minnesota launches Animal Trauma Center
The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center announced in March that it has launched its Animal Trauma Center,
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.
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Research initiatives focus on animal health, human-animal bond
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is one of the organizations developing an Animal Health Network to fund research on
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Revenue growth can't hide 'alarming' decline in client visits
Most U.S. companion animal practices saw modest revenue growth in 2010 despite a drop in patient visits
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Groups issue warnings on improper vaccine use
Practitioners must always walk a fine line when deciding how to tailor vaccine protocols for their patients, but a certain activity has drawn the…
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Banfield reports on state of pet health
Dental disease is the most common condition among dogs and cats examined at small animal practices across the United States. Otitis externa is also a…
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Winn awards grants for feline research
The Winn Feline Foundation has awarded grants totaling $140,324 to eight projects to improve feline health.
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Veterinary teaching hospital opens at NC State
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center is up and running.
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Feline-friendly handling guidelines aim for perfect veterinary visits
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine are recommending simple strategies for making cat visits…
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AVMA determining scope of improper practice
When Illinois' veterinary practice act was opened in 2010, the Illinois State VMA hoped legislators would address problems with nonveterinarians who…
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Partnership to promote preventive care for pets
The decline in the frequency of veterinary visits for cats and dogs in the United States is posing a risk to pet health, according to the new…
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Reversing the decline in patient visits
Companion animal practices in the United States have opportunities to increase patient visits, despite a decline in the frequency of visits that began…
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Students awarded scholarships from AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced July 17 during its board of directors meeting in St. Louis the 26 recipients of scholarships it…
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Delivery device for feline vaccine poses risk
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is warning veterinarians and pet owners of a possible risk of femur fracture in…