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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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World Veterinary Day promotes action on antimicrobial resistance
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2017, which falls on April 29, is “Antimicrobial Resistance—From Awareness to Action.”
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Veterinarians encouraged to take telehealth for a spin
Telehealth and virtual care aren't a replacement but rather an extension of veterinary practice, said Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist and…
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Lincoln Memorial celebrates accredited status
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine was granted accredited status by the AVMA Council on Education during a special meeting
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House passes proposals on end-of-life care, SAVMA, allied groups
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a policy on end-of-life care for companion animals and approved bylaws amendments regarding the Student AVMA and…
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Students honor faculty at UC-Davis, Mizzou
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 16-18 at Texas A&M University.
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UC-Davis plans revamp of teaching hospital complex
In 1970, the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine opened the doors to its $6 million Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
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Golden anniversary for AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges launched its 50th anniversary celebration during its Annual Conference
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Strategy and action
AVMA board actions reflect long-term goals Dr. Joseph Kinnarney (right), District III representative Executive Board…
Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues advises on environmental issues that may impact animal health, public health, ecosystem health, and the…
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Board greenlights funding for economic research
The AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee requested the allocation of nearly $339,000 from the Economics Strategy Fund
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Global Health Summit to focus on infectious diseases, biodiversity
Infectious diseases and the importance of biodiversity is the theme for the 2023 Global Health Summit (GHS), slated for Monday, July 17, during AVMA…
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Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense
Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense "Milking the Golden Cow-Her Comfort" was…
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Pet food sustainability, in and outside the bag
In response to consumer demands, pet food companies are looking to implement more sustainable practices for their packaging and their food.
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Silicone tags used to identify dogs’ pollution exposures
Silicone tags attached to dogs’ collars could someday help veterinarians measure environmental pollution exposures, which could help them assess…
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NIH awards LSU $11.5M to establish pulmonary research center
Dr. Samithamby Jeyaseelan, professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences, will serve as principal investigator
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Virginia Tech moves interim provost into permanent position
Dr. Cyril R. Clarke, interim executive vice president and provost of Virginia Tech since November 2017, is now permanently in the position as of Jan.…
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PennVet hires new dean
Dr. Andrew Hoffman has been named the next Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Aug. 1.
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Welfare courses have tough time breaking into curriculum
Veterinary faculty agree that students should have an awareness of the history and basic concepts of animal welfare and knowledge of related current…
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Army Veterinary Corps gets new leader
Col. Steven Greiner will serve as the next chief of the Army Veterinary Corps.
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Academics honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2018 recipients of four awards during its Annual Conference March 2-4 in…
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Legislators seek to end tax on veterinary student loan program
A bipartisan effort to repeal the tax on a Department of Agriculture program that pays off student loan debt for veterinarians working in underserved…