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The recommendations before the AVMA Executive Board this past November 16-18 dealt with a broad range of subjects.
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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Guidelines for heartworm infection in cats updated, new syndrome defined
The American Heartworm Society released the 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm
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Assemblies
Joint pathology meetings Event: American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Society for Veterinary Clinical
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New diplomates
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 46 diplomates in 2006.
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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AAFP seeks feline sarcoma research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners will award a grant in 2007 for meaningful research in vaccine-associated
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Recall shines spotlight on pet foods
A massive recall of pet food broadened to certain treats and a dry diet, along with more wet products.
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Veterinarians head to Western conference
The 79th Annual Western Veterinary Conference was attended by more than 6,350 veterinarians, 1,400 veterinary technicians
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Senate hearing examines safety, recall of pet food
The recent recall of cat and dog food has raised broad concerns about food safety, oversight of pet food, and manufacturing practices.
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Comments invited on proposed new specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Exotic Companion Mammal Practice specialty under the…
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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AVMA introduces feline health brochure
"What you should know about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease" is the newest addition to the AVMA consumer
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Infectious disease center increases public health impact
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the reorganization of the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, part of the…
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College news
Western University of Health Sciences appointed Dr. Phillip D. Nelson as dean of the veterinary college
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AVMA Answers: AVMF makes strides
In 2005, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation faced some conflicts such as the resolution sent to the AVMA House of
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AVMA, Fort Dodge launch Being a Pet Is Risky Business
The AVMA and Fort Dodge Animal Health on June 18 announced a new National Pet Wellness educational campaign to raise consumer
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Assemblies
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Event: 25th annual ACVIM Forum, June 6–9, Seattle Program
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Board makes appointments
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the positions indicated. These veterinarians began serving in their roles at the conclusion of…
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Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease
posted August 15, 2007 Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently released a study that shows that…