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Zoo veterinarians, behind the scenes and in the field
For zoo veterinarians, their day-to-day work can encompass thousands of individual animals and a multitude of species
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Johnson receives award from AKC Canine Health Foundation
Dr. Gary Johnson was recently awarded the 2023 Asa Mays DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award from the AKC Canine Health Foundation for his…
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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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Noted reproduction expert dies
Patrick W. Concannon, PhD, a pioneer in canine reproduction who conducted some of the initial studies on hormone measurements during the estrous cycle…
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Investigators recognized for outstanding research
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation presented awards to two individuals for their efforts in advancing veterinary research.
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1945 - 1955
With servicemen back home and the G.I. Bill recently enacted, veterinary education flourished, with seven new veterinary schools established from…
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Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
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Unlocking the genetic secrets of your dog
Want to know what mix of breeds your dog is? Want to know which hereditary disorders your mixed-breed or purebred dog is at risk for or
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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Mobini, Willis elected to AVMA Board
Two members of the AVMA House of Delegates were elected in February to the Association’s Board of Directors.
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Ross replaces dean who extended global research
Dr. Elaine Watson stepped down as dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine this past October.
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Veterinary faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Five faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including two veterinarians, are among the 489 fellows chosen by the American Association for the…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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Longtime canine epilepsy treatment gains conditional approval
Food and Drug Administration officials granted conditional approval of a chewable potassium bromide tablet, KBroVet-CA1, for the control of seizures…
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Study reveals genetic diseases of mixed-breed, purebred dogs
A study has identified genetic diseases that mixed-breed dogs are likely to develop, also finding that fewer mixed-breed dogs than purebred dogs are
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Clinician-scientist, now AAEP president, wants her passion to be contagious
Dr. Margo Macpherson undoubtedly has had a successful career.
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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A library of livestock heritage
Livestock breeding has followed narrow lines to improve production, and dozens of breeds have fallen out of favor.
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Veterinarian-jockey breaks the mold on and off the racetrack
Dr. Ferrin Peterson has always wanted to ride the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby, and she has never been closer than now to achieving her dream.…