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Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
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New forensic programs investigate deaths of unclaimed dogs and cats
Two new forensic programs out of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine are investigating the deaths of unclaimed dogs and cats. The…
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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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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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LSU holds exhibition of animals in art
A rocking horse, a painting of an ibis, and a mixed media piece with a fish skin were among the award winners at the 28th International Exhibition on…
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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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Association recognizes recipients of AVMA Excellence Awards 2021
Among the recipients of the 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards are Dr. Jason Coe, Dr. Jeff Boehm, Valerie Fenstermaker, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Dr. Jonna…
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The risky business of global animal movement
Likely sources of another pandemic are being scrutinized like never before, including the global movement of animals via international trade and…
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Human-animal bond to be emphasized at 2013 AVMA convention
A new partnership between the AVMA and the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations should strengthen continuing education…
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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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National Academies of Practice adds new fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted five new fellows of the…
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Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty
The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare,…
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House passes proposals on end-of-life care, SAVMA, allied groups
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a policy on end-of-life care for companion animals and approved bylaws amendments regarding the Student AVMA and…
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Project aims to identify viruses with pandemic potential
The U.S. Agency for International Development is working with Washington State University on a global, multimillion-dollar project to identify unknown…
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Patient advocate receives Bustad award
Dr. Nancy D. Kay wrote "Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life" to help dog owners navigate…
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Attention given to disabilities at diversity summit
The Midwest and Southeast biennial summits on diversity were held this past spring at Michigan State University College of Veterinary…
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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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Grateful clients contribute funds to veterinary colleges
Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners of Barbaro, donated $3 million to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
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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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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is intersecting with the…
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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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Congratulate these AVMA award winners
Three accomplished veterinary and animal science professionals have been chosen to receive AVMA Excellence Awards for their support of the…
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On the world stage
The WVA celebrated its 150th anniversary during the 31st WVC, Sept. 17-20 in Prague.