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Antimicrobial research a priority for AVMA
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and the AVMA is advocating for development of new drugs that would help protect humans and animals.
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Be part of the dialogue
AVMA members are encouraged to consider becoming candidates for council, committee, and liaison positions that will
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Cost-conscious Executive Board approves initiatives
Funding priorities included creation of a task force studying the legal status of animals, hosting a meeting to develop a draft
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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,…
David E. Granstrom, DVM, PhD, DACVM (parasitology)
Dr. David E. Granstrom is assistant executive vice president and chief accreditation and certification officer of the AVMA.
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session in Atlanta
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Council, trust, committee, board nominations invited
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 16 liaison positions
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Commendations for service veterinarians, induced molting among 2002 resolutions
Posted on June 15, 2002 Seven resolutions have been submitted for consideration by the AVMA House of Delegates at its annual session July 16 and
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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1945 - 1955
With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…
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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…
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House of Delegates to consider five resolutions
When the AVMA House of Delegates holds its annual session in Philadelphia, July 23-24, five resolutions will await their consideration.
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Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided
AVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided Following is a summary of 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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More news from the boardroom
The recommendations before the AVMA Executive Board this past November 16-18 dealt with a broad range of subjects.
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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, at meetings from November 2017 through April 2018, named the following individuals to the entities indicated,…
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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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
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Workforce shortages, drug availability among AVMA legislative priorities
The AVMA's legislative agenda for the 112th Congress has expanded to include initiatives ranging from the availability of antimicrobials
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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…
Legislative Advisory Committee
The Legislative Advisory Committee assists the AVMA Board of Directors in formulating and implementing legislative policy and positions on federal…
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President’s Column: Supporting veterinary technicians
The AVMA supports the essential work of veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists in many ways, and is…
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Veterinary leaders needed
Nominations are invited for 76 vacancies on AVMA entities and 14 liaison positions.