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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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NBAF under construction, due in 2022
Construction of a $1.25 billion foreign animal disease laboratory began May 27 with a groundbreaking in Manhattan, Kansas.
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The next generation of veterinary research
Even though Dr. Peter C. Doherty is the only veterinarian to ever receive the Nobel Prize—sharing it with Swiss immunologist and pathologist Rolf…
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HOD acts on resolutions
Matters concerning antimicrobial use, veterinary ethics, and association governance were on the agenda for the AVMA HOD.
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FAO: H5N1 resurgence possible
International animal health authorities urged caution and preparedness in response to indications that highly pathogenic avian influenza could occur
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment may be needed by veterinarians when working with patients, certain medications, laboratory specimens and substances.
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Policy changes clarify veterinarians' roles, responsibilities
A series of policy changes are intended to clarify the AVMA's policies on the roles and responsibilities of veterinarians in in pharmaceutical use,…
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Groups working to identify best euthanasia, slaughter methods
The AVMA will lead a meeting looking to examine euthanasia practices across animal species and harmonize international guidance.
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Searching for Shelter
Veterinary medicine is fighting homelessness and preserving the human-animal bond through a collaborative program between the University of
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Scrapie transmitted through aerosols
Mice became infected with scrapie when exposed to aerosols containing scrapie-infected tissue, according to recent research results.
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Meyer elected, candidacies launched
Dr. Tom Meyer became the 2015-2016 AVMA president-elect July 10 during the AVMA House of Delegates’ regular annual session in Boston.
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Stem cell policy receives updates
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on stem cells that reflect the changing face of stem cell research and stem cell–based…
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Changing the world with an embryo
Over the past 50 years, Dr. Ralph L. Brinster has developed revolutionary techniques and experiments that have advanced the field of genetics
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In the hot zone
Veterinarians are serving in the small army of public health personnel fighting in West Africa against the largest Ebola virus epidemic
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USDA developing biosecurity audits
Federal animal disease authorities will expect farms to meet certain disease control criteria, verified by certification and audits
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AMC opens $5 million Cancer Institute
The Animal Medical Center in New York City unveiled its new Cancer Institute Oct. 2, made possible through AMC Trustee Elaine Langone and her husband,…
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The sphere of public health
The sphere of public health is low-hanging fruit for veterinarians considering a transition out of clinical practice, Dr. Heather N. Fowler said.
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University of Georgia recognizes three alumni
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized three alumni in late March with awards for service to the veterinary profession.
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Veterinary specialty organizations recognized
The AVMA Board of Directors approved the indicated level of AVMA recognition for the following veterinary specialty organizations
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New network helps track problems with pet food
The Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of the Pet Event Tracking Network in August to help track problems with pet food.
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AVMF seeking scholarship, disaster training applications
Applications are now being sought for disaster training session grants and student scholarships offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.