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Vogel, Golab named to interim positions
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven announced Aug. 16 that he has named the Animal Welfare Division director, Dr. Lyle P. Vogel,
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Out of Rockville and Laurel
Certain Collies and other breeds of herding dogs as well as hounds are sensitive to the avermectin class of drugs. In fact, ivermectin-sensitive…
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AAVMC names Pappaioanou executive director
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges announced Aug. 8 that Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou will become its
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Crowning achievements
The AVMA celebrated 16 individuals, including 15 member veterinarians, during the Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
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AVMF announces scholarship recipients
During its July board meeting, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced the 2007 recipients of the Mildred C. Sylvester Scholarship.
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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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Opening Session illustrates global health interconnections
The Opening Session of the AVMA Annual Convention, with sponsorship from Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., started with a display of national pride and…
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Passing workforce expansion bill Hammer's top priority
As 2007-2008 AVMA president, Dr. Gregory S. Hammer will work for the passage and and funding of a bill before Congress that would increase the number…
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AVMA Annual Convention spotlights one-health concept
The one-health concept was an overarching theme throughout the 144th AVMA Annual Convention
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Panels reflect on recalls of pet food
Successes and failures in responding to the recalls of pet food were the subject of a panel at the AVMA Annual Convention in July. The recalls also…
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On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan
From providing working dogs with veterinary care to acting as a small public health department, numerous veterinarians with the
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AVMA Answers: President-Elect Hammer discusses veterinary workforce bill
I really, truly believe we're experiencing a crisis in the veterinary workforce, and there are many people who would agree with me.
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Homeland Security appoints two-year director for Plum Island
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Dr. Lawrence Barrett to serve for two years as director of the Plum Island
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Board approves recommendations with teeth
The AVMA Executive Board signed on to a project with The Blue Dog Trust to instruct the most common victims—young
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools Â
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Food safety agency invites comments on melamine decisions
The public is being asked to comment on a food safety agency's decision-making process that led the agency to conclude that swine and poultry fed pet…
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Educators tour Veterinary Corps operations
Brigadier General Michael Cates, chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, hosted AVMA President Roger K. Mahr and 28
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Ongoing recall investigation unraveling the facts
Months after the recalls of pet food began, developments continued to unfold in response to the adulteration of ingredients from China.
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Hendrix reflects on vice presidency, looks to year ahead
Dr. Charles M. Hendrix will soon complete his first year as AVMA vice president. As the only candidate for the upcoming vice presidency, Dr. Hendrix…
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Regulation of hydrogen peroxide in aquaculture changes
The Food and Drug Administration on May 2 announced the removal of hydrogen peroxide from its list of aquaculture drugs with low
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Chief executive officers testify about recall of pet food
More details have emerged about events leading to the major recall of pet food and about the importation of ingredients from China that
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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 seeks to participate in Healthy People 2020
The Executive Board approved AVMA participation in the development of the objectives for Healthy People 2020.
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Welfare, business issues on legislative agenda
It was reported in the May, 15, 2007, JAVMA News that the Executive Board had identified a number of legislative initiatives as high priorities that…
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AVMA Answers: First step in the one-health initiative
The Executive Board in April approved the establishment of a One Health Initiative Task