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Vaccination principles
Vaccines have been proven highly efficacious and beneficial to the health of veterinary patients, as well as the general public. Decisions about…
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Be on the lookout for your AVMA Annual Report
The AVMA 2017 Annual Report offers a glimpse into progress the AVMA has made to support our members and enhance the practice of veterinary medicine.…
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Telemedicine
AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telemedicine, while promoting the responsible provision of…
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Telehealth: increasing access to veterinary services while preserving high-quality care
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper What can you do when your clients’ busy schedules make it difficult for them to attend a postoperative follow-up…
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New resource guides your practice as you expand operations
Veterinarians and veterinary teams have been performing essential work throughout the pandemic, nimbly adapting procedures and adopting new processes.…
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Board debates policy points on medicinal products
Thorny issues surrounding the appropriate use of medicinal products—and how to handle adverse events—prompted discussion during the Executive Board…
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AVMA Answers: Acclimation certificates
With the onset of cold weather, the AVMA began receiving an increased number of calls about acclimation certificates. What is an acclimation…
AVMA staff leaders
The AVMA’s professional staff works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, House of Delegates, and other member volunteers to protect, promote,…
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AVMA disaster relief efforts-Is your state emergency management agency doing all it can to get you the help you need in a disaster?
The American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams.
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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June webinars: Cannabis use and the state of the equine profession
Cannabis is becoming increasingly available for human recreational and medical use. Should veterinary practices monitor staff use of marijuana and…
Join the Student AVMA (SAVMA)
SAVMA membership supports you in your day-to-day life as a veterinary student with benefits that enhance your opportunities for success. Join SAVMA’s…
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Chart of the Month: Pet owners prefer veterinarian-led care
Recent AVMA research indicates that pet owners would not welcome creation of a “midlevel” veterinary position functioning between the credentialed…
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Ohio restricting wild animal ownership
Starting in September, most Ohio residents will be unable to collect or sell wild animals that the state deems to be dangerous.
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PRRSV planned exposure and the law
Experts discuss different plan for dealing with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome In recent years, in
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Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program
The recent decision to commit AVMA dollars to a leadership program for veterinary students promises to enhance an annual event that many members of…
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UNDER REVIEWModel Veterinary Practice Act
The AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act is intended to serve as a set of guiding principles for those who are, or will be, preparing or revising a…
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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USDA scraps NAIS, plans to develop state-based tracing system
Agency cites resistance to voluntary federal program in changing approachAgriculture officials are replacing the national program to trace animal…
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Additional council, committee vacancies announced
Nominations are invited for 16 AVMA council vacancies, 23 committee seats, and three openings on trusts
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Reporting adverse vaccine events
Little or no practical safety information exists on vaccine labels or in the literature,