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American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
17th annual clinical nutrition and research symposium, June 7, National Harbor, Maryland
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American College of Veterinary Nutrition
American College of Veterinary Nutrition five new diplomates following the certification examination it conducted June 10-11 in Seattle.
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LEGENDS: Innovator in nutrition
Small animal medicine and the pet food industry were still in their infancy in the early 20th century when Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. began developing…
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Alliance seeks to offer insight into pet nutrition
The Pet Nutrition Alliance aims to become the go-to source for “nonbranded” information on pet nutrition, independent of manufacturers.
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Program helps low-income families keep their pets
A nonprofit has been created to fill the void in the United States’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps, which excludes…
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Granstrom promoted to AVMA executive position
Dr. David E. Granstrom has been named the AVMA’s new associate executive vice president and chief operating officer, starting Aug. 5.
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Cast of characters opens historic convention
Famous veterinarians from the annals of U.S. veterinary history joined broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis the evening of July 19 as he hosted the…
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Communicating with clients key to preventive care
While gearing up to launch a consumer campaign, Partners for Healthy Pets is stepping up efforts to help practitioners promote preventive care to…
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Assessing pet supplements
A third of all U.S. households with dogs use supplements, as do about a fifth of households with cats, according to a report on pet supplements from…
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The fat factor
In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent.
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Washington State VMA
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, Oct. 7-9, 2016, Spokane, Washington
policy
Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
The AVMA believes mandatory labeling of GMOs and GE foods or food products is not necessary.
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Promote pet dental health in February
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, while the accompanying educational campaign extends year-round.
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Securing food by aiding animals
Dr. René Carlson said veterinarians need to be louder about the value of animal-source foods.
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20th Anniversary National Vet Tech Week
National Veterinary Technician Week solidifies the commitment every veterinary technician gives to the professions of veterinary technology,…
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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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Bustad award goes to behaviorist
Dr. Benjamin L. Hart has devoted his career of more than half a century in academia to the areas of animal behavior and the human-animal bond.
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A welcome windfall
Dogs and cats in encampments, some the pets of homeless owners and others unowned, enjoyed quality pet food along with with toys, leashes, and…
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AVMA fellows placed in congressional offices
The AVMA announced Oct. 12 that the veterinarians selected for the 2017-18 AVMA Fellowship Program have secured yearlong placements as full-time…
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Veterinary technicians in the spotlight
Veterinary technicians do a lot of hard work behind the scenes, so this year's National Veterinary Technician Week seeks to promote all
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for feline health studies, including for the New Feline Investigator Grant Award and the…
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Supplement companies made changes after facing crackdown
The availability of glucosamine for animals seemed to be in question 15 years ago.
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Veterinary specialty colleges receive AVMA recognition
The AVMA Board of Directors approved the indicated level of AVMA recognition for each of the following veterinary specialty organizations