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Tornado takes toll on horses
Close to 160 horses didn’t survive the May 20 EF5 tornado that struck Moore in Oklahoma horse country, and many other horses were injured.
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
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Members appointed to compounding task force, other entities
In early June, the AVMA appointed eight veterinarians to the Task Force on Veterinary Compounding Legislation
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PLIT, Hub International donate to AVMF disaster fund
A donation from the AVMA PLIT and Hub International boosted the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Animal Disaster
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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
Disaster preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…
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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
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Reports: Pet ownership up recently, veterinary spending flat
The American Pet Products Association reports that the percentage of U.S. households that own pets increased from 2010 to 2012, but
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titers for the veterinary team
Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinary professionals, and preventive measures are necessary to protect veterinary teams.
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Disaster planning tool coming soon, brochure updated
A new tool coming soon from the AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation will allow veterinary practices to create a custom plan to prepare for…
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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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Year-end CE: Two new courses on AVMA Axon
Just in time to help with your year-end CE needs, two new courses have been added to the AVMA's digital CE library.
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AVMA, AVMF ready to help
The AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are doing what they can to assist people and animals affected by
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Colorado pets airlifted to safety
National Guard evacuates over 800 cats and dogs from floodwaters
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Help for California wildfire victims
Like others across the nation, AVMA members are horrified by the images of raging wildfires in California. Communities are being destroyed, lives…
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Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
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HEROES stimulus legislation introduced in House
On May 12, the House Majority released a COVID-19 stimulus package called the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act,” or the…
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…
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Animals, people still recovering from hurricane
A veterinarian from New Orleans and a casino employee from Las Vegas have helped animals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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Volunteers rescue, treat animals in Baton Rouge
Flooding in and near Baton Rouge displaced thousands of animals and destroyed veterinary clinics when a slow-moving storm hit southern Louisiana
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Veterinarians evacuate, treat fire victims in Oregon
A veterinarian in Oregon describes the care she and coworkers provided to pets as wildfires threatened their hospital, and another describes the…
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In Short
The Association of Avian Veterinarians announced Sept. 20 that the AAV had awarded a $1,000 disaster relief donation to the Clinic for Rehabilitation…