Promotional marketing for National Pet Dental Health Month
Even with limited marketing resources, there are simple steps you can take to generate publicity and excitement for National Pet Dental Health Month…
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FTC pushes for more competition in pet medications market
The Federal Trade Commission released a report in May finding that veterinarians will continue to face increasing competition from nonveterinary…
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GE salmon gains FDA approval
U.S. regulators approved for sale a type of salmon modified to grow to market size in half the time of conventional relatives.
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FDA bars import of cow reproductive hormone products
Federal regulators warned that three cattle-use reproductive hormone products sold in the U.S. are unapproved, and it is now illegal to import or…
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
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Banned in one name, allowed under another
A supplement maker accused of selling an unapproved kidney disease drug for pets is allowed to continue selling the product
Publicity tools for National Pet Dental Health Month
Publicize your good work and boost client visits by getting the word out about National Pet Dental Health Month and your activities and promotions.
Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month in your clinic
Pet Dental Health Month creates opportunities to educate pet owners about the importance of dental care and oral health.
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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FDA offers aid toward antiparasitic drug approvals
The U.S. needs more drugs to fight parasites of sheep and goats, and the Food and Drug Administration promises to help companies get such drugs…
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1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
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FDA finalizes guidance on cell-based products in animals
The Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance June 11 on the agency’s current thinking about how existing regulations apply
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APHIS clarifies rules on biologics production
Federal rules now clarify that, while veterinarians can make custom biologics for patients, that allowance does not extend to contract work through…
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FTC scrutinizing homeopathy claims
Federal Trade Commission officials are considering whether homeopathy product advertisements have sufficient evidence to back their claims.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Program helps bring back lapsed patients
Veterinary practices can participate in a free, new program to help bring back pets that have not been in for over 14 months.
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Thinking creatively about emergency coverage
Equine practice, perhaps more than any other area of veterinary medicine, often comes with clients’ expectation of 24/7 coverage.
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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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Crunching the numbers
Starting July 1, to qualify for Title IV federal student financial aid programs, U.S. law requires that for-profit institutions
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The profit margin
Starting July 1, the Department of Education is requiring that degree-granting for-profits prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized…
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing