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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – July 15, 2022
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine welcomed 43 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held July 15 at…
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Small to midsize commercial diagnostic laboratories offer alternatives
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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Antech and Idexx tout laboratory services, diagnostic innovations
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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State diagnostic laboratories protect all creatures, great and small
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians - April 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 64th annual meeting virtually from Oct. 22-26, 2021. The AAVLD presented…
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Honeybee medicine catching on with veterinarians
Five years since the Food and Drug Administration required beekeepers to have a veterinary order for antimicrobials, opportunities for veterinarians…
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United States Animal Health Association - April 2022
The United States Animal Health Association presented awards and seated new officials during its 125th annual meeting, held in person and virtually…
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Kudos to winners of animal welfare and human-animal bond awards
Join in congratulating and honoring recipients of three AVMA Excellence Awards: the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, AVMA…
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South Dakota VMA – Aug. 7-10, 2022
The South Dakota VMA held its 131st annual meeting from Aug. 7-10. The SDVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Parasite council honors Bowman, Blagburn
The Companion Animal Parasite Council recently recognized CAPC founding board members Dwight Bowman, PhD, and Byron Blagburn, PhD, for their…
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In Memory - May 26, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, May 26, 2022
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AVMA recognizes three for work in human-animal bond and welfare
Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen received the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, Dr. Patricia V. Turner received the AVMA Animal Welfare…
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Harbor seal aided by noninvasive kidney stone treatment
A harbor seal at the Vancouver Aquarium became one of the early patients for a noninvasive kidney stone treatment that could help humans and animals.
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Meet AVMA’s next congressional fellow
Dr. Jacob Merryman’s wide-ranging experience includes work in exotic medicine, public policy, and beyond. As an AVMA fellow, he’ll use his veterinary…
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Summit addresses rise of antiparasitic resistance
Preventing parasiticide resistance in veterinary medicine is the theme of the 2022 Global Health Summit, which will be held Monday, Aug. 1, during…
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Colorado VMA - April 2022
The Colorado VMA presented awards and seated new members at its annual meeting, held virtually on Dec. 5, 2021.
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VandeWoude named dean of CSU veterinary college
Colorado State University distinguished professor and National Academy of Sciences member Dr. Sue VandeWoude is the first woman appointed as dean of…
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Phi Zeta presents research awards for 2022
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented the 2022 Research Manuscript Awards to Drs. Emily Binversie,…
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‘We cannot forget Afghanistan’
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis and quickly undid 20 years of structural progress that…
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Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…
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When death comes suddenly to a pet
Among the common causes of sudden unexpected death in cats and dogs are heart disease, trauma, and toxicity. Veterinarians can help grieving pet…
Rena Carlson, DVM
Dr. Rena Carlson is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine whose veterinary career has spanned more than 30 years.
Harmful algal blooms (HABs)
Understand harmful algal blooms (HABs), including how to diagnose and treat toxicosis in animals and how to prevent exposure.
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Veterinary faculty members elected as AAAS fellows
The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science elected at least six faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including…
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Veterinary students share research at scholars symposium
Budding veterinary scientists from around the world showcased their work during the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium this summer, hosted…