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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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Good medicine
Most families living on South Dakota’s Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation can scarcely afford to feed themselves, let alone pay
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Winn calls for research proposals in feline shelter medicine
Winn Feline Foundation, in collaboration with PetSmart Charities, has announced a special request for research proposals in feline shelter medicine.
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AAFP president sees opportunities in feline medicine
As AAFP president, Dr. Little hopes to help build on and improve current programs
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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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Phi Zeta presents research awards
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented two awards to authors of research manuscripts.
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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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Guidelines address feline environmental needs
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine released new guidelines on
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Phi Zeta presents 2019 research awards
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, announced the winners of the 2019 Research Manuscript Awards at its July annual…
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Guidelines available on feline-friendly nursing care
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine recently released the new
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Foundation awards more grants to study tick-borne disease
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced July 25 that it had awarded two more grants through its Tick-Borne
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Leptospirosis brochure available from AVMA
In response to member requests, the AVMA has, in collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, developed a new client…
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Search tool features veterinary specialists
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons have launched an education and awareness resource…
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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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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
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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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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
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ACVIM Foundation dissolves, gives funds to Morris Animal
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation, as part of its planned dissolution, has selected Morris Animal Foundation to receive…
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Report explores antimicrobial usage at Banfield hospitals
Many urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections in dogs are treated with an antimicrobial not concordant with guidelines from the…
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Rinderpest eradicated
Global animal health authorities are celebrating the worldwide eradication of the "cattle plague." Rinderpest was responsible for the deaths of…
What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
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AVMA presents 2019 Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the 2019 AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 24-27 at…