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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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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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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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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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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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Ag department leaders seek comments on animal ID system
Federal agriculture authorities are asking stakeholders in livestock and poultry industries to provide input on the National Animal Identification…
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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional
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AVMA policy opposing cosmetic procedures reaffirmed by HOD
AVMA policy on "Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs" remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved changes to its wording.
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Federal veterinary loan repayment program moves ahead
Eagerly anticipated rules implementing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Service Act…
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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
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AVMA fills general counsel, assistant editor positions
A lawyer and a veterinary editor joined the AVMA staff this summer.
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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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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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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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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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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
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Future of animal ID system unclear
Facing resistance from food animal owners and pressure from Congress, federal agriculture officials are reconsidering how the national animal disease…
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Take a seat at the table
One of the strengths of the AVMA is the extent to which its members can influence the direction of the organization.
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
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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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Veterinary leaders synergize at AVMA conference
The 2008 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, Jan. 11-13, drew 470 leaders, topping last year's record attendance