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AVMA teaches advocacy in symposium
Professional advocates taught veterinary leaders how to work with people in power and spread their message to the public.
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Speaking up and making our voice heard
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Last month, I shared with you my commitment to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession by engaging with…
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AVMA addresses pet obesity, opioid abuse
The AVMA Board of Directors met June 19-20 at Association headquarters to consider an agenda that included pet obesity, the opioid abuse epidemic, and…
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AVMA addresses animal abuse, research cats and dogs, outdoor housing of pets
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 11-13, revised guidance for veterinarians on responding to animal abuse or neglect, approved a policy…
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AVMA Board meets with USDA official
AVMA’s Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs during last…
Cannabis use and pets
Resources to help veterinarians advise clients and treat patients who may have been exposed to marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug in the…
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Telehealth poses new possibilities, problems
Telehealth in veterinary medicine continues to advance with greater use by corporate and private practices—and even use by the AVMA in pilot studies.
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Reflecting on a remarkable year
It’s been a very good year. As I wrap up my year as AVMA president, I couldn’t be more proud of all that the AVMA has accomplished on behalf of AVMA…
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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2005 resolutions a mix of issues, mandates
Various AVMA constituent associations and in one case, the Executive Board, have submitted five resolutions for the House of Delegates to act on