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The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny for antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial use by small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny by governmental agencies and the public
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AVMA Answers - January 1, 2003
Posted on December 15, 2002 AVMA answers is a new feature designed to make the expertise of AVMA staff more accessible to JAVMA readers. Staff…
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Vermont's high court considers pets' special value
Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship
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10 reasons to be a member of the AVMA
The AVMA is far more than a journal publisher or convention organizer.
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$24 million to pay economic damages relevant to recalls of pet food
Pet owners whose animals fell ill or died after eating food subject to last year's massive recalls could be eligible for economic damages
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Menu Foods announces settlement to recalls of pet food
posted May 15, 2008 Menu Foods and other companies that participated in last year's massive…
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Proposed tax code changes will benefit practice owners
The AVMA is supporting changes to the tax code that will allow certain small businesses with gross receipts of up to $10 million to
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USDA awards $4.5M for food animal, public practice
The Department of Agriculture announced Nov. 6 that it will offer awards totaling more than $4.5 million to 49 veterinarians toward repayment of…
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Auburn dean emeritus receives AVMA Award
Dr. John Thomas Vaughan received the AVMA Award for his contributions to organized veterinary medicine.
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Farmer hopes lawsuit will affect disease practices
An Indiana swine farmer hopes his recently settled lawsuit will discourage swine owners from intentionally infecting their pigs with
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Disaster preparedness sessions funded by AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded its 2013 Disaster Training Grants to four organizations.
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SAVMA steps up diversity outreach
An ad hoc cultural outreach officer position has been created on the Student AVMA Executive Board to advance diversity and inclusion within veterinary…
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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…
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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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Corry presidency would aim to advance AVMA's strategic goals
After more than two decades of service in the AVMA, Dr. Larry R. Corry of Buford, Ga., is on track to becoming the Association's highest elected…
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Unraveling the confounding world of compounding
Dr. Jeff Gerlesits examines a hyperthyroid cat on a busy afternoon, assisted by veterinary
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Large animal practitioners grapple with fluid shortage
Large animal practitioners are grappling with a shortage of large-volume bags of polyionic fluids, separate from the ongoing shortage
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Texas high court reaffirms pets are property
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a controversial ruling by a state appellate court that would have allowed the owners of a wrongfully euthanized…
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Devocalization as a final alternative
AVMA Delegates pass resolutions on devocalization, VCPR, livestock handling
Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer
Breed-specific legislation may look good on the surface, but it’s not a reliable or effective solution for dog bite prevention.
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Student debt relief, unwanted horses are among AVMA legislative priorities
Student debt and unwanted horses are among the issues the AVMA plans on fighting for aggressively in the 111th Congress