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Board looks at big picture
The AVMA Executive Board met April 18-20 to deliberate on matters of workforce and education as well as a variety of other professional issues.
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Board rallies to support VMAT
Evidence of a substantial upward trend in donations to the AVMF Disaster Relief Emergency Fund notwithstanding, the Veterinary Medical Assistance…
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Executive Board approves proactive projects
The AVMA Executive Board continued to embrace new projects needed by the AVMA and the veterinary
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AVMA offers well-being, suicide prevention resources
The AVMA has been doing a lot of work with an emphasis on well-being—both public facing and behind the scenes—on behalf of veterinary professionals…
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Like Legos, we’re building great things together
AVMA's new president, Dr. Doug Kratt, used Legos as a metaphor for our profession: They are versatile, integrate well with Legos of different shapes,…
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HOD gives Carlson a second term as vice president
The AVMA House of Delegates has given Dr. René A. Carlson a second term as AVMA vice president.
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House fills council, HAC seats
At its first-ever virtual meeting in July, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Resolutions address random-source animals, swine disease
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9,…
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AVMA leadership holds listening session in nation's capital
AVMA President Bonnie V. Beaver and President-Elect Henry E. Childers met with leading veterinarians in the federal government
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Pet relocation guidelines reflect lessons learned
The AVMA and Association of Shelter Veterinarians in March released best practices for relocation of shelter animals programs to prevent the spread of…
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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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Proposals address research, raw food, pharmacies, and more
Research, raw food, and pharmacies along with ethics, diagnostic terms, and animal welfare are among the issues on the agenda for the regular annual…
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President's Roundtable focuses on nontraditional
AVMA President Jack O. Walther and President-Elect Bonnie V. Beaver hosted federal and nonfederal veterinarians during a series of roundtable…
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Coalition of veterinary groups launch telehealth initiative
The Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care launched at AVMA Convention 2022. It will develop education and resources to help veterinarians integrate…
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Lawmakers seek tax exemption for veterinary program
A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers is seeking to make Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program awards tax-
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Brandt moves from president to board chair
Dr. James H. Brandt, Nokomis, Fla., became the first AVMA immediate past president to chair the Executive Board in 87 years.
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Status of National Pet Week 2003 under advisement
In 2003, the AVMA will not participate in National Pet Week
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AVMA offers client handout on testing pets for SARS-CoV-2
The AVMA has developed a client handout on “Testing your pet for SARS-CoV-2” to help pet owners understand when their pets might need to be tested for…
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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.
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AVMA may change its mission
AVMA leaders are considering changing the Association’s guiding statements to reflect increased focus on advocacy for members, and the Association is…
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Policies clarify animal-assisted interventions
New AVMA policies clarify when an animal is most appropriately classified as a service, assistance, or companion animal and describe the…
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Registry for veterinary clinical trials being considered
The AVMA is set to study the feasibility of creating a national online registry for veterinary clinical trials.
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Kendall reelected to vice presidency
The House of Delegates reelected Dr. Thomas R. Kendall for a second term as AVMA vice president
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Mahr wins bid for AVMA president-elect
posted August 15, 2005 The AVMA House of Delegates has elected Dr. Roger K. Mahr of Geneva, Ill., as the Association's president-elect…