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Pride Veterinary Medical Community – July 30 and Nov. 9, 2022
The Pride Veterinary Medical Community held its annual meeting in Philadelphia on July 30 and a virtual fourth-quarter town hall meeting on Nov. 9.…
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Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
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Washington State VMA – Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022
The Washington State VMA held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and seated new…
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USP publishes final compounding chapters
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, has released final…
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Turn to data when the decisions get tough
The AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held virtually Oct. 24-25, featured the presentation “Morph Your Insights Into Powerful Foresight:…
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APHIS funds CWD control, management programs
More than two dozen states and Native American tribes received $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health…
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Study explores secrets of highly efficient veterinary practices
A study of 60 animal hospitals classified as high, moderate, or low efficiency revealed differences in scheduling, staffing, and other aspects of…
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Veterinarian employers require innovative solutions to attract, retain staff members
To recruit, hire, and retain in this new environment, says Charlotte Hansen, AVMA assistant director for statistical analysis, employers will need to…
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Antech and Idexx tout laboratory services, diagnostic innovations
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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President's Column: Let’s share solutions to shape success
The AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum has consistently helped AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller better understand and address the critical…
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Horse racing authority continues implementation of racetrack safety standards, anti-doping measures
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached voluntary agreements to implement its rules with 17 state horse racing commissions out of a…
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Push to make November official Senior Pet Health Month
One organization is working to raise awareness about the health of senior dogs and cats by dedicating the month of November to the issue.
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Small to midsize commercial diagnostic laboratories offer alternatives
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Mars, Banfield, AVMA, others collaborate to improve communication between veterinary teams and clients
Veterinary teams are facing challenges and pressures and are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of client frustration. Mars…
AVMA membership data 2021
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2021.
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FDA approves combination feeding of Pennchlor, Rumensin to beef cattle
The Food and Drug Administration approved feeding Pennchlor, which contains chlortetracycline, and Rumensin, which contains monensin, in combination…
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Veterinary Medical Association Executives – July 29, 2022
The Veterinary Medical Association Executives held its annual meeting on July 29 in Philadelphia. The VMAE presented awards and seated new officials.
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FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed enforcement of its finalized guidance regarding compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.
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AVMA editor-in-chief becomes Equine Research Hall of Famer, with three others
AVMA Editor-In-Chief Lisa Fortier along with Drs. Katrin Hinrichs, Jennifer Anne Mumford, and Stephen M. Reed are this year’s inductees into the…
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Association of insurance commissioners passes Pet Insurance Model Act
The AVMA was among the participants in the drafting process for a new model state law from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners…
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South Dakota VMA – Aug. 7-10, 2022
The South Dakota VMA held its 131st annual meeting from Aug. 7-10. The SDVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Turn to creative scheduling for hiring and retention, social media for recruiting
Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker spoke on “Creative Scheduling in Your Practice” July 30 at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia. She was then joined by Nicole…
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American Association of Industry Veterinarians – July 31, 2022
The American Association of Industry Veterinarians held its networking reception and annual business meeting on July 31 in Philadelphia.
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Recommendations for preventing spread of zoonoses from nontraditional pets
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has published a series of…