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AVMF application deadlines approach for veteran, other scholarships
An anonymous donation is allowing the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to increase the AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans awards from…
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'Star' legislation gets presidential approval
A provision requiring that the chief of the Army Veterinary Corps hold the rank of brigadier general was passed
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Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 90th anniversary
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps observed its 90th anniversary June 2 at the Army Medical Department Museum of Fort Sam Houston
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Poppe
The AVMA presented the AVMA Meritorious Service Award in August to Dr. John Poppe, who retired at the end of 2015 as a brigadier general and the 25th…
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Fort Sam Houston dedicates facility to Jennings
With post and community leaders present, Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, unveiled its newest state-of-the-art training
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AAVMC recognizes excellence in academic veterinary medicine
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2016 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 4-6 in…
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Stepping up to one-health challenge
Twenty-two veterinary colleges took on the challenge to educate students, faculty, and the public about vector-borne diseases this past year.
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AVMA hails gains in farm bill
Congress handed President Bush the second veto override of his presidency May 22 when it mustered the votes to pass the $307 billion
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USAHA supports livestock identification plan, bolstering security for food supply
Support for the draft U.S. Animal Identification Plan was one of 30 resolutions the organization approved
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Veterinary Corps expresses gratitude
Brig. Gen. Michael Cates, the 23rd chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, thanked the AVMA for its efforts
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Army Veterinary Corps centennial statue dedicated
Earlier this year, on June 3, the Army Veterinary Corps celebrated its centennial by unveiling a bronze statue at the U.S. Army
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A century of history in bronze
The Army Veterinary Corps will mark its 100-year anniversary June 3 with the unveiling of a bronze statue at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum…
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The unveiling
On June 3, the Army Veterinary Corps marked its centennial with a ceremony at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San…
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Finnegan to retire as AVMA Washington office director
A search is under way for a new director for the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C.,
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Veterinarian wins top DOD civilian award
Dr. Salvatore Cirone of Annapolis, Md., received the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award Nov. 4, 2011, at the Pentagon along…
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Senators back measure restoring star to Army Veterinary Corps
The Senate is considering legislation requiring that the chief of the US Army Veterinary Corps at a minimum hold the rank of brigadier general.
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Cates nominated to lead Army Veterinary Corps
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that Army Col. Michael B. Cates has been selected as chief of the Army
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Veterinarians help protect soldiers in Operation Enduring Freedom
Posted on June 15, 2002 Dr. Craig Carter, lieutenant colonel, examines Brenda with the help of her handler, Jaromir Josipovic. Negotiating the…
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AVMA tool can help inform practices' business planning
AVMA members now have access to a tool that makes it easier to estimate the potential size of their local companion animal veterinary market and to…
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Scarfe joins AVMA Division of Scientific Activities
Dr. A. David Scarfe has accepted a position as an assistant director of the AVMA's Division of Scientific Activities.
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AVMA president greenlights Santa’s reindeer for flight
Each year, AVMA’s president gives Santa’s team the “all-clear” for international travel after a veterinary inspection of Santa’s herd. Rudolph and…
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Army Veterinary Corps gets new leader
Col. Steven Greiner will serve as the next chief of the Army Veterinary Corps.
Dr. Gary Vroegindewey named recipient of 2023 AVMA Public Service Award
The AVMA today honored Dr. Gary Vroegindewey, director of the One Health Program at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the…