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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
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Ohio State disciplines veterinary students for cheating
Eighty-five students at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine have faced disciplinary action over a cheating conspiracy.
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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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Externships provide students with a glimpse of international veterinary medicine
Two veterinary students took time out of their summer schedules for externships at the Office International des Epizooties in Paris
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
If the shelves and cabinets, back rooms, and offices at your veterinary clinic are crammed with unused textbooks, journals
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African swine fever confirmed in Haiti
African swine fever has emerged in Haiti, the second Caribbean country to develop infections this year, behind the neighboring Dominican Republic.
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More than a pretty picture: Perspectives on veterinary illustration
Medical illustration in veterinary sciences combines advanced education in science and art. AVMA News interviewed four experts about this unique…
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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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AVMA is working to expand access to care
AVMA members care passionately about expanding access to quality veterinary care, which plays a role in both animal and public health. As an…
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Former veterinary technology students sue college
Nine former veterinary technology students are suing Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. The students allege that when they were attending the…
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K-State’s strategic plan guides progress
Noted pharmacologist Dr. Jim E. Riviere is moving on to Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine after more than 30 years at the North…
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Speakers at NMC meeting emphasize technology, research
The 41st annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council provided information on new and exciting opportunities on mastitis control
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Changes on the horizon for National Veterinary Accreditation Program
Veterinarians seeking accreditation through the NVAP and those wishing to remain accredited will have to complete ongoing supplemental education…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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Xylitol labeling legislation would promote pet safety
The AVMA strongly supports the Paws Off Act of 2021, a bill that would require food containing the sugar substitute xylitol to include a warning label…
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Starting salaries up, debt down for new veterinarians
The mean debt-to-income ratio for new veterinarians is down to 1.4, a figure not seen since 2005, as educational debt decreases and starting salaries…
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Welfare concerns for wild birds, from confiscation to relinquishment
Drs. Patricia J. Latas and Anthony A. Pilny presented sessions on July 15 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver about the consequences of wildlife…
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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Taking a multipronged approach to tackling educational debt
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bartels has come up with a new veterinary diagnosis—“traumatic statement syndrome.”
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Fix by Five campaign aims to reduce cat overpopulation
The conventional wisdom is that cats should be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. The Fix by Five campaign challenges that assumption, aiming to…
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For VP candidate, student debt and wellness are key
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Grace Bransford will be the next AVMA vice president.
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AAAP gets new CEO
The American Association of Avian Pathologists gained a new CEO in August after their leader of 13 years stepped down.
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For Cohn, relevance of AVMA and profession is front-and-center
Incoming president shares his concerns and hopes
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Lincoln Memorial gets green light from AVMA council
The College of Veterinary and Comparative Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn., received a letter of reasonable assurance of…
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Foreign veterinary programs share 150th anniversaries
Two veterinary institutions with similar roots marked their 150th anniversaries this year. Founders of the University of Guelph Ontario