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Behavior pioneer inspired many to learn humane, positive techniques
Dr. Sophia Yin was well-known as an animal behavior expert who dedicated her life to educating pet owners and also veterinarians
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Novel pain assessment developed for horses
European researchers provide a new approach to assessing pain in horses on the basis of a standardized scale of facial expressions called the Horse…
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Once ‘over there,’ Ebola now here
Although the Ebola outbreak is being managed as a public health problem, the virus is a zoonotic pathogen, stoking fears that animals exposed to…
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Viral Threats
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, said the world is ill-prepared for a sustained pandemic, and a severe one could kill tens of millions of people.
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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Pregnant sow housing, cat declawing on HOD agenda
The AVMA Executive Board voted to send four policies to the AVMA House of Delegates for it to consider at its upcoming annual session
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Website provides tools for pet nutrition
The Pet Nutrition Alliance has developed a website to provide veterinary professionals with credible resources on pet nutrition.
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Three in a row for AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
The U.S. Public Health Service honored three Commissioned Corps officers in September.
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Survey to probe veterinarians’ mental health
The NASPHV, Auburn, and CDC are partnering together to assess how many U.S. veterinarians experience serious mental illness or contemplated suicide
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Veterinarians’ roles in disaster response increasing
Colorado National Guard helicopters carried about 1,700 people and 800 pets from two communities that had become isolated as floodwaters wiped out…
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Helping to prepare for the worst
State teams that respond to animal emergencies are better prepared because of an AVMA program.
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Is the message getting through?
The veterinary community overall is placing more of an emphasis on preventive care for pets, according to a new white paper from Partners for Healthy…
Caring for senior cats and dogs
Older pets may develop age-related problems. Good care allows them to live happy, healthy, and active lives in their senior years.
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The toll it takes to earn a veterinary degree
Veterinary colleges say that while their current health and wellness programs are doing some good, they have substantial room for improvement
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care