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Government, welfare groups encourage emergency preparedness
The AVMA is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, American Kennel Club, American Society for the Prevention of
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Summit works toward national animal disaster plan
Representatives of approximately 100 government agencies, veterinary and humane organizations, and industry groups gathered at the AVMA National…
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Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security
The AVMA began to address the data security issues of future radiofrequency identification technology while consolidating several policies on animal…
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Comments sought on microchipping
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it will accept comments regarding the use of microchipping
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U.S. veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic
Armed with a desire to help rebuild the veterinary infrastructure in Afghanistan, Dr. Susan B. Chadima recently volunteered her veterinary expertise…
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Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession
The AVMA Executive Board approved recommendations involving some of the more pertinent issues in the veterinary profession—national disaster response,…
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Microchipping of companion animals addressed
The AVMA Executive Board approved several recommendations related to the microchipping of animals for identification.