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New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
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World Veterinary Day promotes sustainable development
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2018, which falls on April 28, is “The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve…
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Veterinarians have a role in global food security, Association says
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 5-6, approved the new "AVMA Policy on Global Food Security."
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Virginia-Maryland names new dean
After a national search, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. M. Daniel Givens as its new dean. He will take over the…
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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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SAVMA goes virtual
The symposium was originally scheduled as an in-person event at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, but had to be called off because of the…
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Garry Adams receives AVMA Award
Dr. L. Garry Adams values collaboration to achieve greater goals in research and organized veterinary medicine.
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Academics honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2018 recipients of four awards during its Annual Conference March 2-4 in…
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Lawmakers mull over minor use/minor species bill
The House is considering a bill that would increase the number of drugs available to treat minor animal species
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SAVMA talks tuition transparency
As a nontraditional veterinary student, Jeremy George had a career before pursuing a DVM degree, which he says has helped him keep tabs on his…
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Creating brighter futures for cats with chronic kidney disease
Diagnostics and treatments have improved for cats with chronic kidney disease over the past decade, and a new predictive diagnostic tool uses…
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Veterinary colleges committed to anti-racism, say Black lives matter
Many veterinary colleges have released statements standing with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Black community, several have started book…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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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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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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Industry, agencies continue preparing for African swine fever
In March, veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting said swine veterinarians and pork industries continue…
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Taking on cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats—particularly now that more pets are living long enough to develop the disease.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Promoting peaceful coexistence with our canine companions
Most dogs coexist peacefully with people, but dog bites remain a serious public health risk. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15.
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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AVMA looks to Congress for student debt relief
Owing approximately $150,000 in student loan debt may require William Willis to defer his dream of practicing in his native Alaska
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2+2 programs add up
A review of 2+2 programs, which allow students to spend the first two years of a four-year veterinary curriculum at a separate location
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Fighting the cyberbully
Cyberbullying, also known as cyberharassment, is the use of online resources to harass through personal attacks.
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Will veterinary education hit a tipping point?
Getting into veterinary school is not easy. It takes a dedicated and bright student to excel at the undergraduate prerequisites, earn enough
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Bringing more bovine practitioners into the fold
Reviving the romance of rural practice may be as vital to jump-starting interest in bovine practice as revisiting admissions policies, career…