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Pet food safety: Resources to keep patients and clients safe
Recalls of animal foods and treats can raise questions for animal owners. Here are resources that make it easier for you to provide answers for…
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COVID-19: Assessing risks and protecting team members
As veterinarians navigate how to continue providing patient care in the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for veterinary employers and practice teams…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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FDA releases opioid resources for veterinarians
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new resource to help veterinarians play a constructive role in addressing the human opioid…
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COVID-19 triage: Determining which cases are urgent
A new AVMA triage resource can help veterinary teams identify urgent versus non-urgent cases and determine when in-person examinations are necessary.
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AVMA gives practitioners a voice in global meeting on antimicrobial resistance
A delegation led by the FDA is representing the United States in global discussions about antimicrobial resistance this week in South Korea, and the…
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COVID-19: Managing employees who are ill or may be exposed
New AVMA guidance gives recommendations for managing employees with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 exposure or disease.
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One Health, wildlife see wins in federal funding
The spending package approved to fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021 provides major wins for veterinarians.
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Helping veterinarians play an active role in combating antimicrobial resistance
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Across our profession, whether at a veterinary conference or educational seminar or in a JAVMA article, we’ve all…
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Push to address student debt, veterinary shortages is renewed
With sustained advocacy from the AVMA, Congress has reintroduced legislation that would help address student debt and rural veterinary shortages.
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Raw pet diets: Pros, cons, and client communication
Registration is now open for both webinars in our two-part continuing education (CE) series on raw pet diets. Join us on AVMA Axon tomorrow –…
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…
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Learn, help, get inspired: Applications open for next Reaching UP clinic
Are you interested in learning about and serving communities with limited access to veterinary care? Veterinarians and veterinary students can do both…
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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 members arrive home from Antarctic expedition with renewed passion
It’s not every day that veterinarians have the opportunity to explore Antarctica, but that’s exactly what Drs. Elisa Harvey and Jill Lynn did earlier…
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COVID-19 update emailed to AVMA members
AVMA is committed to provide useful guidance and reliable, factual information to help the veterinary community, veterinary practices, clients and…
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…