Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
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Protecting animal welfare: Empowering our next generation
One of AVMA’s most important responsibilities is to help the next generation of veterinarians make informed decisions that protect and enhance animal…
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Exploring a role for titers in rabies vaccination
Most states and many municipalities have laws requiring rabies vaccination for dogs and often cats, and these laws do not allow titer testing
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African, US veterinarians have meeting of minds
Twinning program brings small animal veterinarians together for shared learning
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New guidance for pets exposed to rabies
New guidance in this issue of the JAVMA advises that cats and dogs that are exposed to rabies and are overdue for a vaccine can have a booster shot…
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Research symposium inspires with one-health success stories
The 2016 Merial–National Institutes of Health National Veterinary Scholars Symposium took place July 28-31 at The Ohio State University.
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Idaho veterinary teaching center closing
The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences announced that it will shutter the Caine Veterinary Teaching Center
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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AVMA honors profession’s leaders, advocates
During AVMA Convention 2016 this August in San Antonio, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and one organization to recognize excellence…
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Texas Tech announces accreditation progress
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance from the AVMA Council on Education regarding…
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LMU models itself on the best
The word “innovation” comes up a lot when faculty and staff talk about Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Strong one-health foundation at Midwestern
Midwestern may be new to veterinary medicine, but it has educated health care professionals for more than 100 years.
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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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Researchers find antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis
Researchers have found an antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis, which is currently nearly 100 percent fatal.
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State, local public health veterinarians work long hours to protect the public
Public health veterinarians describe shifting this year from protecting against familiar local threats to managing broad health care and education…
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Veterinary faculty among 2019 elected AAAS fellows
Three faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 443 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The…
What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
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Veterinary colleges go online only amid COVID-19 concerns
Veterinary college leaders have been faced with developing alternative teaching methods quickly for veterinary students who are practicing physical…
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Public Health Service veterinarians work to protect people during pandemic
As people returned to the U.S. from cities with COVID-19 outbreaks, federal veterinarians helped protect them and the communities where they arrived.…
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Veterinary technology accreditation decisions announced
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new veterinary technology programs and…
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‘No higher honor’
Dr. Stacy Pritt of Rowlett, Texas, is the sole candidate for the AVMA vice presidency—a two-year position as the Association’s liaison to the Student…
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Veterinary groups meet in San Antonio
Thirty-three allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this…
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To titer or to revaccinate
It remains confusing and even controversial whether antibody titers are a good measure of immunity when making decisions about
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Specialists seek to enhance trust in their credentials
Starting this year, new veterinary specialists must take steps to maintain their certification.