National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition
The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® coalition includes the AVMA, State Farm Insurance, American Humane, Insurance Information Institute, and…
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AVMA champions One Health legislation in Congress
Veterinarians in Congress have introduced innovative legislation to promote the concept of One Health. AVMA is leading the charge to build support for…
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Legislation would create one-health response to outbreaks
Members of the AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee lobbied Congress in October 2019 to support a bipartisan bill that would require federal agencies…
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Researchers hope for blood-based canine cancer test in 2020
Company backing the technology struggles amid push for test validation
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AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
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Pig ear treat–linked Salmonella sickened 150 plus
Investigators found seven Salmonella serotypes, some of them resistant to multiple antimicrobials.
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In Short
The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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Combating African swine fever
Swine veterinarians and pork producers are actively working with state and federal officials to combat African swine fever. They can’t do it alone.…
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Alert: ICU Medical, Inc. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP
ICU Medical, Inc. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP recalled due to the presence of particulate matter.
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Alert: Innoveix Pharmaceuticals injectable Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and injectable Sermorelin with GHRP2
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals recalls injectable Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and injectable Sermorelin with GHRP2 due to lack of sterility…
Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
Avian influenza
Avian influenza appears periodically all over the world, including in the United States.
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Understanding, enticing pet owner spending
Veterinarians can take a larger portion of the pet products market, according to lecturers at a recent AVMA conference.
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In Short
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation was awarded over $1.5 million from a personal estate in October.
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Why they buy: Making sense of client spending
Consumer behavior explored at AVMA Economic Summit
AVMA@Work Blog
AVMA: Advocating for member veterinarians, and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.
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AVMA membership hits record 95,000
The AVMA and our Board of Directors would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to all our members for their contribution on surpassing a terrific AVMA…
Outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
The AVMA has the following advice to help keep outdoor enthusiasts and their animal companions safe while enjoying outdoor activities.
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Livestock diversity fading, risking food supply, group says
Intensive program of sampling, evaluation of existing gene pools called for
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AAFP updates guidelines on feline zoonoses
Many benefits come with having pet cats, according to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, but education is key to prevent transmission…
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State authorities see disease risk in imported dogs
State veterinarians, pork industry cite surprise arrivals of rescue dogs as cause for concern
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AAVMC offers guidelines on service dogs at teaching hospitals
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has created a series of guidelines on how service dogs should be handled in veterinary…
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Study links skin allergies in dogs to problem behaviors
Research supports calls for treatment of dermatoses in dogs and other animals, including management of environmental stressors