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Humane community comes to aid of companion animals
National humane organizations immediately came through with offers of assistance to local authorities.
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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Caring too much?
A 9-year-old mixed-breed dog with a history of renal disease is presented to a general practitioner with signs of lethargy, a lack of appetite,…
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1995 - 2005
Zoonotic disease and terrorism figure prominently in the pages of JAVMA News from 1995-2005.
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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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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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, beginning…
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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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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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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2005 - 2015
The past 100 years have seen a marked shift in the role of animals in society, with most Americans now regarding their pets as family members.
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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North Carolina recovers from Florence
When Hurricane Florence made landfall in southeastern North Carolina on Sept. 14, it was as a weakened Category 1 hurricane,
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.