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Think tank reacts to KPMG study
The remarks focused on how communication and business training can be inserted into veterinary college curricula
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming in May
National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming in May
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Pet estate planning: preparing for your pet's future without you
Veterinarians can advise clients that there are ways to deal with the situation of not surviving their animals
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Chicago ordinance passes: It's the deed, not the breed
In October, a Chicago ordinance passed recognizing that any breed of dog has the potential to bite, not just the usual suspects
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Bill offers financial incentives to debt-strapped veterinarians working in underserviced areas
Posted on January 15, 2002 Congress is considering legislation offering scholarships or debt assistance to veterinarians willing to work after…
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Looking out for federally employed veterinarians
Some federally employed veterinarians earn less than federally employed individuals with MD or PhD degrees
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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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Legislation presses limits of animal status in New York
Legislation before the New York State Legislature would establish the right to sue for the wrongful death or injury of a
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Veterinary research study moves forward
Many animal health experts suggested one of the main problems is creating incentives for institutions to fund research
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Veterinary colleges find cause for hope in stimulus plan
The record $789 billion economic stimulus plan Congress passed in February to pull the economy out of recession
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Executive Board cuts costs to balance 2010 budget
The AVMA Executive Board is sending the House of Delegates a balanced budget for fiscal 2010. Restricting new spending, reducing travel, and cutting…
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The economic state of specialty practice
Before the recession, many specialty practices had been booming as a growing subset of pet owners spared no expense on veterinary care.
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Loan repayment brightens recipients' futures
FAVRRP, which launched in April, is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness to bring more veterinarians into food…
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Hospitalizations for dog bites nearly double in 16 years
Hospitalizations for dog bites in the United States jumped 86 percent over a 16-year period, according to a recent government analysis.
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Corporate practice becomes part of the landscape
Corporate practices have established themselves in recent years as part of the landscape of companion animal practice in the United States.
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Pending regulations put future of GHLIT in doubt
Uncertainties surrounding the 2010 health care reform law have raised concerns about the sustainability of
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Economic concerns push AVMA into action
In early January, the AVMA hosted its annual Veterinary Leadership Conference concurrently with the regular winter session of the House of Delegates.
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Veterinary colleges focus on economic concerns
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' recent annual conference focused on strategies for addressing the veterinary
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Using science, fighting viruses, and ensuring demand
Dr. Lisa M. Tokach said swine veterinary medicine is influenced by research findings, feed prices, foreign animal disease outbreaks, advocacy, and…
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention (abstract)
A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention(abst) in proceedings 140th Annual ConventionAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationJune 2001Gail C.…
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Board gives guides on workplace, competition, courts
Policy changes enacted in April provide new or adjusted advice from the AVMA on work environments, competition, court-ordered compensation, and…
State & Local Dog Bite Prevention/Breed-Specific Proposals
Tools to help veterinarians influence state and local laws affecting dog bite prevention, including breed-specific legislation.
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Evolving relations in Colorado
The Colorado VMA recently created a task force to foster collaboration between private practitioners and animal welfare organizations.
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Competition or coexistence?
In the world of companion animal medicine, many private practitioners are worrying about competition from animal welfare organizations
Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer
Breed-specific legislation may look good on the surface, but it’s not a reliable or effective solution for dog bite prevention.