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Feline health studies funded
In 2011 the Winn Feline Foundation, in partnership with the George Sydney and Phyllis Redman Miller Trust, awarded grants
Green Veterinary Practices
Green Veterinary Practices It's easy being green. It's not just the "in" thing; it's everyone's responsibility...and everyone can play a…
David E. Granstrom, DVM, PhD, DACVM (parasitology)
Dr. David E. Granstrom is assistant executive vice president and chief accreditation and certification officer of the AVMA.
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Vaccine could reduce wild horse overpopulation
A recently registered immunocontraceptive vaccine could help stabilize or reduce populations of wild horses and burros.
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ShakeOut drill aimed at quake readiness
A nationwide earthquake preparedness drill will be held at 10:15 a.m. local time on Feb. 7.
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Organization to accredit racehorse retirement facilities
A group of Thoroughbred industry stakeholders in February announced the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to accredit
State-based waste disposal resources
Waste is regulated at the federal and state levels. In general, state regulations supersede federal regulations in that they may be more stringent.
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Pending regulations put future of GHLIT in doubt
Uncertainties surrounding the 2010 health care reform law have raised concerns about the sustainability of
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Genetics and analgesics added to castration, dehorning policy
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on cattle castration and dehorning that account for genetic
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Accolades
The American Animal Hospital Association honored a number of AAHA-accredited practices and a veterinary student during its annual meeting, March 15-18…
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Enduring, but in reduced numbers
Veterinarians who work with the beef and dairy industries will need to offer different services as consolidation in those industries
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Participation in Penn leadership program approved
The Executive Board approved a proposal from the Office of the Executive Vice President for AVMA President-elect Clark Fobian
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Banfield report reveals increase in overweight pets, arthritis
The prevalence of overweight dogs and cats increased between 2007 and 2011, as did the prevalence of arthritic dogs and cats, according to the State…
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report
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Toolbox for Healthy Pets
The new Partners for Healthy Pets program offers a free online Practice Resources Toolbox to help veterinarians overcome barriers to preventive care…
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Pet Nutrition Alliance advocates nutritional assessments
The new Pet Nutrition Alliance is advocating that every pet receive a nutritional assessment at every veterinary visit.
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Veterinary visits increase slightly
Canine and feline veterinary visits both increased slightly in 2011 over the previous year, following drops during 2010, according to the annual State…
State-based Waste Disposal Resources
State-based Waste Disposal ResourcesDefinitionsFederal RegulationState RegulationAVMA ResourcesClinical ResourcesWaste is regulated at the federal…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix c – Off-campus clinical instruction - Last update to this section: August 2022
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UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
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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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Bustad award goes to practice consultant
Dr. Thomas E. Catanzaro has promoted the importance of the human-animal bond as well as veterinary teamwork for decades as a practice consultant.
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Grants to fund state disaster preparedness planning
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has set Oct. 31 as the deadline for state organizations to apply for its disaster preparedness grants.