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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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What do the election results mean for veterinarians?
Last night, Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Republicans maintained control of the U.S. Senate. As with any change of…
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AVMA Virtual Convention coming in late August
The AVMA announced in early June that the Association will be holding the first AVMA Virtual Convention in late August to offer inspiration,…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, meeting Aug. 3 in San Antonio, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated…
Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
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AVMA names 2014-2015 congressional fellows
The three veterinarians chosen to participate in the 2014-2015 AVMA Congressional Science Fellowship Program were announced in May.
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NOAA, NGOs debate effects of ocean farms on wildlife
Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico have been open to fish farming for two years, but no farms yet exist.
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Budget deal boosts federal veterinary programs
Three of AVMA’s top federal funding priorities either received additional funding for fiscal year 2020 or were maintained at current levels, which is…
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AVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division
The AVMA more than doubled the amount of staff time dedicated to animal welfare issues when it recently filled the first two positions in the AVMA…
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In Memory – August 31, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, August 31, 2023
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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Reflections and inspirations: My year as your AVMA president
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper Exhilarating. Rewarding. Gratifying. As I pen my final president’s column, these are just a few words that…
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In Short
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its approvals of spring-loaded poison traps to kill wild predators.
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Childers voted AVMA president-elect
Dr. Henry E. Childers, Cranston, R.I., was elected by the AVMA House of Delegates July 24 to be AVMA president-elect for 2004-2005
2023 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2023.
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AVMA opposes reduced liability for bird deaths, favors drug fees
The AVMA opposes a legislative amendment that would remove liability for energy companies that unintentionally kill migratory birds.
ECFVG Members
2019-2020 Association Year Printer-friendly version (PDF) Representing AVMA Council on Education (term 2018-2019)
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
These veterinarians will begin serving in their roles at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegate's session in July 2005.
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
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HOD to discuss workplace culture, staff members’ engagement and roles
The AVMA House of Delegates will have its regular winter session Jan. 6-7, 2023, in Chicago in conjunction with the Veterinary Leadership Conference.…
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Federal veterinarians reflect on career choice following government shutdown
Over a thousand veterinarians work for the federal government, and they all felt the effects of the government shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019.
Councils, committees, task forces, and trusts
Understand the wide range of volunteer panels that make up the AVMA.
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AVMA calls on members to celebrate profession's history
The AVMA Executive Board has submitted a resolution to the House of Delegates in recognition of World Veterinary Year in 2011.