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Laurels and legacies
The AVMA during the Annual Convention in New Orleans conferred its prestigious awards on 15 individuals who have made lasting contributions
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Suited for space
Suspended in space for hours at a time, mission specialist Rick Linnehan executed many of the intricate EVA—extravehicular activity—maneuvers
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Searching for outstanding contributors to the veterinary field
Members of the AVMA are invited to nominate qualified recipients for the 2009 AVMA awards, which will be presented
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AVMA backgrounder cautions practitioners about risks of MRSA
The AVMA has published a backgrounder on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a pathogen connected with infections
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Animal agriculture issues addressed
The Executive Board approved revisions to the glossary of the Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials Policy
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World Veterinary Association president offers inside look
Dr. Leon H. Russell has traveled practically to the ends of the Earth as president of the World Veterinary Association.
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ProHeart 6 returns to U.S. market on limited basis
The Food and Drug Administration announced June 5 the limited reintroduction of ProHeart 6 to the U.S. veterinary market.
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Representatives appointed to committees
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Lefebvre joins Publications Division
Dr. Sandra L. Lefebvre joined the AVMA Publications Division as an assistant editor
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AAVMC works toward strategic plan
Animal welfare panel, educational symposium round out annual meeting
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Ecosystem health is the goal of Envirovet
This June, the Envirovet Summer Institute will welcome the latest class of veterinarians and veterinary students who will learn how their profession…
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Survey asks how pet owners will respond to an economic downturn
In an uncertain economy, pet owners say they are far more likely to curtail spending on luxury items and electronics—and
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Class I recall issued for digoxin product
Veterinarians who use the human drug Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) to treat their patients should be aware that a Class I
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Food safety policies revised
Revisions to certain AVMA food safety policies were approved by the Executive Board, as recommended by the Food Safety
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Shelton joins AVMA Washington office
Dr. Ashley N. Shelton, a former AVMA Congressional Science Fellow, has joined the Association's Governmental Relations Division as an assistant…
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Exotic Companion Mammal specialty receives recognition
The new Exotic Companion Mammal specialty practice area received provisional recognition from the AVMA, following review by the AVMA American Board of…