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Restrictions on medicated feeds coming to farms
By the end of this year, hundreds of antimicrobial applications for livestock will change to add veterinarian oversight and remove approval for growth…
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New PLIT resources aim to help members, veterinary students
Veterinarians now have 24/7 access to information when they’re faced with a potential or actual professional liability insurance claim or veterinary…
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Treasurer: Nonfinancial resources need bolstering
Our financial resources at AVMA are strong. It is our human resources, our capacity, and our capability or skill sets as well as our infrastructure…
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Creation of antimicrobials committee among Board acts
The AVMA Committee on Antimicrobials, created by the Board of Directors this past June, will streamline a complicated and inefficient
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Bradley wins Board race
Dr. Karen Bradley (Georgia ’96) of Vermont will represent New England and New York veterinarians on the AVMA Board of Directors starting in August.
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Guidelines for use of exempt biologics
State-licensed veterinarians may consider preparing biologics in their practice facility under a VCPR in unique disease situations not adequately…
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AVMA Life offers ‘Veterinarian Inspired Coverage’
AVMA Life is the new name of the Trust that has provided life insurance, disability insurance, and other coverage for veterinarians, by veterinarians,…
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AVMA supports new horse protections
The AVMA Executive Board has approved positions on legislation from the recent 112th Congress that are expected to be reintroduced during the
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Liability premiums unchanged in 2013
The AVMA PLIT announced this past October that annual premium rates ... will remain unchanged for the 2013 policy year.
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Speakers invited for 2014 AVMA convention
The AVMA is seeking proposals from veterinary professionals and other individuals who would like to present a session at the
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Vaccine developed to prevent Hendra virus infection
A long-awaited vaccine against a deadly zoonotic infectious disease in Australia became available Nov. 1.
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AVMA PLIT lists top claims for business insurance
The AVMA PLIT recently released results of an analysis of 12,483 claims submitted between Jan. 1, 2007, and June 30, 2011, by
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AVMA job board aims to help veterinarians young and old
Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke, director of the AVMA Veterinary Career Center and assistant director of the AVMA Division of Membership and Field…
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Colorado fires cause mass evacuations
A handful of major wildfires in the Colorado Rockies this summer caused the evacuation of thousands of people and their pets as well as livestock and…
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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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Delving into Forensics
Experts in veterinary forensics recount how they came to the growing field and describe their work analyzing evidence in legal cases
State Advocacy Issue
Animal owners love their pets, and veterinarians love animals. But "guardian" is a legal term with significant legal implications and repercussions.
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Canine hybrids
The AVMA strongly opposes keeping as pets any hybrids of wild canines crossbred with domestic animals. The AVMA believes that commercial traffic in…
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Licensure, liability and workers' compensation coverage for veterinarians and veterinary technicians responding to declared emergencies out of state
AVMA encourages interstate recognition of licenses/credentials of veterinarians/veterinary technicians officially responding to state-declared…
AVMA LIFE Trust
The Trust was established by the AVMA to provide various insurance benefits for its eligible members.
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
Professional Liability Insurance Trust Board of Trustees
The AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust was established by the Association in 1962 to provide professional liability malpractice insurance…
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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…