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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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When fire strikes home
About 40,000 pets die in residential fires each year, most from smoke inhalation, and 500,000 pets are affected overall.
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NIOSH gives safety guide for flooded farms
Floodwaters on and around farms can sicken people with pathogens and chemical contaminants, and they can hide physical dangers.
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Agency drafts plans for animal disease preparation, response
Federal animal health authorities published a plan to monitor for disease emergence and draw up plans for the biggest risks.
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ASPCA grant supports animals, owners in Midwestern states
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in February announced the first recipients of a grant providing more than $50,000 to…
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FDA guide helps drug companies report shortages
In May, agency officials published guidance on why those companies should share information about the animal drug supply chain and what details…
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.
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Tri-state conference promotes local disaster planning
Flooding along the Mississippi River in Iowa. An incident at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota. The derailment of a train full of chemicals in…
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Telehealth bill advances in California Senate
California Assembly Bill 1399 passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee on September 1. The bill would allow a…
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Wildlife rescue under way as oil gushes into Gulf
As efforts to contain the largest oil spill in U.S. history continued with no immediate end in sight, the grim toll on wildlife along the Gulf Coast…
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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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Emergency care and shelter given to evacuated, abandoned, and stranded animals
Texas state authorities and veterinary professionals provided emergency animal care in counties where Hurricane Ike wiped out utilities and homes and…
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Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program in homeland security
Veterinarians involved in emergency response can earn a graduate certificate from Purdue University.
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September reminds us: Be prepared
September marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month. This year's event focuses on encouraging Americans to work together to take concrete…
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FDA to resume enforcement of all federal VCPR requirements for veterinary telemedicine
Starting Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration will again hold veterinarians to the federal requirements for the veterinarian-client-patient…
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OIE to aid against disease, uncertainty
Global animal health leaders urged improved readiness for disasters and harmful trends, updated rabies standards, and pledged to organize against…
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AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal…
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Compassion as a catalyst for change
Keynote speaker Richard Boyatzis, PhD, spoke at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference on January 5 in Chicago. His presentation, “The Science of…
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Study looks at how veterinarians cope with patient death
A study has looked at the stated thoughts and reactions of veterinarians who work in shelters and spay-neuter clinics
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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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Federal veterinary team deployed post-Rita raises questions
Three days after Hurricane Rita made landfall along the southeast coast of Texas in late September, the federal government deployed a disaster…
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Disaster planning for pets moves forward
Congress, states taking steps to account for all family members
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Animal facilities need to plan for disasters
A heart-wrenching video of animal rescue after Hurricane Katrina brought home the message of "Disaster Planning for
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Veterinarians needed to develop comprehensive animal protection, decontamination plans
People assume that the veterinary community has comprehensive protection and decontamination plans for every type of animal. We are not there yet.
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AVMA develops plan for combating sexual harassment in profession
A plan, developed by the AVMA Board of Directors at the request of the AVMA House of Delegates, outlines how the Association will help the veterinary…