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Turn to creative scheduling for hiring and retention, social media for recruiting
Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker spoke on “Creative Scheduling in Your Practice” July 30 at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia. She was then joined by Nicole…
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Reports required after veterinary biologics problems
Makers of vaccines and other veterinary biologics now need to send health authorities reports on adverse events.
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The rationale for ridding U.S. of scrapie
Posted on April 15, 2002 Scrapie is uncommon in the United States. The disease has been diagnosed in only about 1,600 sheep and goats since it…
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APHIS still calling on veterinarians, veterinary technicians for Newcastle disease eradication
Nonfederal veterinarians and veterinary technicians are needed to assist in the exotic Newcastle disease eradication program in California
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Lawmakers mull over minor use/minor species bill
The House is considering a bill that would increase the number of drugs available to treat minor animal species
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Intentional, reciprocal communication: keys to effective leadership
Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, and Andi Davison, a licensed veterinarian technician, gave the presentation “If You Ain’t…
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Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients
A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different…
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Flat rate set for eliminating avian influenza contamination
Federal agriculture officials may simplify the program to reimburse for work to eliminate avian influenza virus within poultry barns.
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California curbs deferred-interest credit for veterinary care
Later this year in California, providers of medical and veterinary care and their employees will be prohibited from arranging or establishing open-end…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020
The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” again for National Pet Week 2020, held this year from May 3-9.
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New videos explain and demystify pet dental health
How are you celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month? AVMA's toolkit is packed with practical resources that help you spread the word about the…
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More options expected for treating rare conditions in dogs and cats
The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced plans to increase the maximum numbers of dogs and cats that can be…
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The risky business of global animal movement
Likely sources of another pandemic are being scrutinized like never before, including the global movement of animals via international trade and…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.
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State authorities see disease risk in imported dogs
State veterinarians, pork industry cite surprise arrivals of rescue dogs as cause for concern
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Are you ready for producers' questions about the scrapie program?
Posted on April 15, 2002 Veterinarians are central to the success of the accelerated scrapie eradication program launched by the Department of …
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Parasite problem growing in goats
A serious health problem in goats has researchers scrambling to come up with solutions.
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Exotic pets create prickly situation for owners, veterinarians
Pet buyers are fueling the illegal importation of tenrecs from Madagascar.
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Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern
Veterinarians' reported use of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to prevent canine influenza in dogs has recently caused concerns.
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Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses
Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses The Department of Agriculture in August
Microchips and Check the Chip Day toolkit
Help make family reunions happen. Encourage microchipping and remind pet owners to keep chip registrations up to date with these easy-to-use…
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Gene therapy may soon help treat mitral valve disease
Phibro Animal Health and Rejuvenate Bio are developing an expected gene therapy for canine mitral valve disease.
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Help keep African swine fever out of the United States
African swine fever (ASF) has recently been reported in the Dominican Republic and Germany. The USDA also has announced new requirements for importing…