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AAFP grows in service to cats, profession
The continuing growth of the Cat Friendly Practice program, the release of feline anesthesia guidelines, and a well-attended conference have been…
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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California law adds protections to pet health insurance
A new California law will add consumer protections to pet health insurance, effective July 1, 2015.
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VMAT members respond to Hurricane Isabel
As Hurricane Isabel hurdled toward the East Coast, the veterinary community prepared to provide assistance.
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Analysis finds veterinary prices flat for 2009 to mid-2015
Prices for canine veterinary services were flat from 2009 through June 2015, at least on invoices submitted by policyholders with Nationwide pet…
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Veterinary profession heading in right direction with mental health
Merck Animal Health released findings from its most recent comprehensive veterinary wellbeing study on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting &…
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In Memory – January 4, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 4, 2024
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At the auction: Gavel comes down, disaster funds raised
Nearly $20,000 was raised - all of which will directly support care for animals injured in or otherwise affected by disasters.
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Spike protein may contain key weaknesses in COVID-19 virus
Gary Whittaker, PhD, is leading a group of laboratories studying the COVID-19 virus in hopes of developing therapeutics or vaccines. He is among…
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AVMF taking applications for disaster training, scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is now taking applications for two of its charitable programs. Up to $5,000 per session
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In Memory – June 9, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 9, 2022
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Rising from the rubble: Maui wildfire relief efforts continue
Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…
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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Dr. Henry E. Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. He was…
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Though COVID-19 cases rare in pets, testing is available
Veterinarians can test for the COVID-19 virus in animals, but whether and when they should still remain issues. At press time in late April, only a…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…