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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
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Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…
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Connecting over inclusion
New online resources focused on increasing diversity and inclusion within the veterinary profession and in the ranks
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
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Fighting the cyberbully
Cyberbullying, also known as cyberharassment, is the use of online resources to harass through personal attacks.
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Cat Friendly Practice resounds
The advertisements connect cat owners with the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Program helps bring back lapsed patients
Veterinary practices can participate in a free, new program to help bring back pets that have not been in for over 14 months.
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1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
Clinic posters: Be careful with antibiotics
Veterinarians can post these flyers in veterinary clinics, or hand them to clients, to educate clients about why they don't always prescribe…
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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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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Scholarship opportunities available through AVMF
The application period is now open for a number of scholarships for students attending AVMA Council on Education–accredited veterinary colleges.
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An untapped pipeline for veterinary schools
An estimated 17 historically black colleges and universities offer animal science or preveterinary programs.
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.
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AVMA Board elects Teller chair, Bradley vice chair
The AVMA Board of Directors elected Dr. Lori Teller of Bellaire, Texas, as 2020-21 chair during a virtual meeting of the Board on July 31.…
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Women candidates mark historic first for AVMA
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller are running to be the 2022-23 AVMA president, the first time in the Association’s almost 160-year history that…
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Rethinking pricing strategies
A new economic study about pet owner sensitivity to veterinary fees should spur practitioners to reassess how they price their services, says practice…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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FDA to resume enforcement of all federal VCPR requirements for veterinary telemedicine
Starting Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration will again hold veterinarians to the federal requirements for the veterinarian-client-patient…
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Generic drugs for treating inflammation, vomiting, parasites receive FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration announced in March and April that it had approved six generic animal drugs.