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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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HOD discusses constraints of providing emergency care, updates to model practice act
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed the responsibility to provide emergency care as well as needed updates to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice…
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…
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In Memory – July 7, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 7, 2022
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AVMA leaders to discuss model practice act, principles of ethics
During the upcoming Veterinary Information Forum, the AVMA House of Delegates will discuss topics arising from the scheduled review of the AVMA Model…
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Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
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In Memory - April 28, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 28, 2022
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In Memory - April 07, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 7, 2022
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Millions allocated for federal veterinary programs
The AVMA worked with lawmakers and coalitions to help secure funding in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill for programs critical to the…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
2022 winter HOD proceedings
Proceedings of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) 2022 Winter Meeting, held January 2022.
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AVMA supports collection of data on antimicrobial use, House approves other policy changes
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new policy that describes best practices for collecting antimicrobial use data, what should be considered…
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Delegates to consider new policy on collection of antimicrobial use data, other policy changes
A new policy would provide the AVMA’s perspective on the collection of antimicrobial use data to help combat drug resistance.
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Enhancing collaboration with our overseas veterinary partners
International relationships give the AVMA an even stronger voice as we advocate in the United States and around the world for the importance of…
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AVMA convention attendees stay plugged in
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021, held July 29-Aug. 1, took place online for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic and offered the…
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Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?
AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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AVMA wins World Veterinary Day Award for COVID-19 response
The Association developed an online COVID-19 resource center that was first made available to veterinarians around the world in February 2020—three…
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Bill would increase health screening for dog importation
Citing data from the CDC, an AVMA announcement indicates less than 1% of the million-plus dogs entering the U.S. each year are inspected for rabies,…
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually
The AVMA hosted its annual legislative fly-in April 21, bringing veterinary students and veterinarians together virtually with their members of…
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Board sends polices to HOD, goes ahead with HOD-approved dues increase
The AVMA Board of Directors has referred several policies to the AVMA House of Delegates for consideration during the HOD’s regular annual session…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for…