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Seven things you (may not) know about the AVMF
For more than 45 years, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been the national foundation for veterinary
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AVMA volunteers sign ethics statements
The Executive Board approved recommendations from Dr. Ted Cohn, District IX, requiring all members of AVMA entities,
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Some banks focusing on business loans for veterinarians
A number of lenders now cater to veterinarians and other medical professionals who want to buy a practice—or to start, build, equip, remodel,…
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Holidays, economy especially stressful for women
American Psychological Association offers some tips for reducing stress
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Pet insurance policy revised
The Executive Board approved Guidelines on Pet Health Insurance and Other Third Party Animal Health Plans, as revised and
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Communications council may sunset
The Executive Board initiated an AVMA Bylaws amendment to sunset the Council on Communications but first acted on four
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A voice for veterinarians in the U.S. House
Dr. Kurt Schrader of Canby, Ore., will be the only veterinarian in the U.S. House of Representatives when he takes office next year.
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New research on Alzheimer's disease
Studies suggest ways to delay onset, slow progression of deadly disease
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The economy, energy, and farewell
After nearly 18 years in Congress—three terms as a member of the House of Representatives and two in the Senate—Dr. Wayne Allard is nearing
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Veterinary specialists band together
A new umbrella organization for veterinary specialty practices looks to take shape by next year after a meeting held in
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10 reasons to be a member of the AVMA
The AVMA is far more than a journal publisher or convention organizer.
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Getting the right drug at the right dosage
Personalized medicine brings precision to drug treatment
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Take a seat at the table
One of the strengths of the AVMA is the extent to which its members can influence the direction of the organization.
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Pet health insurance as an employee benefit? AVMA hopes so
Pet health insurance will one day be among the pretax benefits available to the nation's employees if the AVMA has its way.
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Affiliated groups meet in New Orleans
Thirty-nine allied or other veterinary-related organizations and all of the 30 alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year at the…
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AVMA weighs in on California livestock housing referendum
An upcoming California referendum on mandatory changes to livestock confinement practices has the AVMA concerned the proposal could compromise animal…
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AVMA Auxiliary mixes meeting with entertainment
Convention attendees took the opportunity to "Jazz up with the Auxiliary" this year by partaking in discussion, food, music, and shopping
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Convention speaker discusses new Humane Society VMA
The new Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association will focus on the protection of animal health and the relief of animal suffering—the first two…
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GHLIT to promote benefits of pet health insurance
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust, as part of a strategic alliance with Aetna, will help equip veterinarians with a comprehensive…
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FDA extends comment period on cephalosporin restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period on a final rule to prohibit extralabel uses of cephalosporins in food animals.
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Convention attendees rehabilitate local animal shelters
On July 17 and 18, dozens of attendees started off their visit to New Orleans by rehabilitating four local animal shelters.
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CATalyst initiative building
On July 22 the Companion Animal Medicine track in animal behavior at the AVMA Annual Convention featured presentations about CATalyst—a national…
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GHLIT unveils enhanced hospital indemnity plan
Coverage offers daily cash benefit during covered hospitalizations