Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
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Veterinarians pledge ventilators, supplies to human medicine
Veterinarians pledged hundreds of ventilators for human use as a surge of COVID-19 cases in some areas have led to shortages as the coronavirus…
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LSU seeks entries for annual art exhibition
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking entries for its 26th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art.
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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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AAVMC sessions highlight student anxiety, the overvaluing of resiliency
More efforts are needed to address well-being among veterinary students, interns, and residents; the American Association of Veterinary Medical…
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SAVMA went down to Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine played host to the 49th annual Student AVMA Symposium this March.
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Long road to a bright future
Dr. Rickard Kohler ambles down the long white hallway on his way to see Zippy the cat’s owners.
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Telehealth poses new possibilities, problems
Telehealth in veterinary medicine continues to advance with greater use by corporate and private practices—and even use by the AVMA in pilot studies.
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Brett, Hinkle, Littlefield receive AVMA President’s Awards
This year’s recipients of the AVMA President’s Award are Dr. James Brett, a food animal veterinarian active in organized veterinary medicine; the late…
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
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Student’s suicide becomes cause for awareness
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine lost one of its own to suicide this past fall.
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AAVMC establishes internship guidelines
Veterinary internships provide an opportunity for new graduates to gather additional experience and skill in providing clinical care.
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Aquatic veterinary practice in U.S. waters outside state jurisdiction
Licensed, federally accredited veterinarians must be used in aquaculture systems within U.S. waters outside of state jurisdiction. Criteria for…
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On the world stage
The WVA celebrated its 150th anniversary during the 31st WVC, Sept. 17-20 in Prague.
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Board acts on wellness and food security measures, elects officers
The AVMA Board of Directors convened twice in Boston this July with agendas including such topics as global food security, professional wellness, and…
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Veterinary wellness symposium in the works
Stress isn’t exclusive to the veterinary profession, but practitioners encounter plenty of taxing situations in their work
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Social work expands in veterinary hospitals
Emergency and specialty hospitals are hiring social workers because of the benefits to their clients, staff members, and even patients. The field of…
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Equine veterinarian runs for governor in North Dakota
She describes herself as an independent who combines the good ideas of the Democratic and Republican parties into a platform unique to North Dakota,…
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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Progress in action
A number of veterinary colleges have already started providing more support for student health and wellness.
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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Social worker joins AVMA staff
A leader in the effort to improve the mental health and well-being of veterinary professionals, Jennifer Brandt, PhD, has been hired at the AVMA
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On the rise
Veterinary internships are becoming increasingly popular, with a recent survey by the Association of American Veterinary Medical
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Animal blood shortage deepens during pandemic
Veterinarians struggle to acquire adequate blood supplies as transfusions become more routine and donations decline. Meanwhile, California is…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…