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VMX brings attendees back in person, also virtually
The North American Veterinary Community welcomed attendees to a hybrid version of the Veterinary Meeting & Expo from June 5-9 in person in Orlando,…
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Zoetis pledges $35M from new foundation toward veterinarians, farmers
A new philanthropic effort directed toward those who care for animals and their communities is building on donations of nearly $6 million in 2020.
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Pet food sustainability, in and outside the bag
In response to consumer demands, pet food companies are looking to implement more sustainable practices for their packaging and their food.
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
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Nutritional conversations, front and center
Veterinarians can navigate nutrition and diet conversations by leveraging some simple tools such as sending out a nutritional assessment before…
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Sea otters challenged amid rehabilitation efforts
Conservation efforts continue for southern sea otters in central California, which help maintain kelp forests by eating the sea urchins that eat the…
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Pet spending up despite delays, disruptions
Americans spent more on pets and pet products in 2020 than they did in 2019, but shipping and manufacturing delays are slowing goods and causing…
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Celebrate National Pet Week in your clinic
Celebrate all pets do for us during National Pet Week®! Observed the first week of May each year, National Pet Week is an opportunity not only to…
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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AVMA celebrating what pets have meant to people during pandemic
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…
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AAHA, AAFP update Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The guidelines were published in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and the March issue of the Journal…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…
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Some pets putting on pounds during pandemic, some getting more exercise
Surveys of pet owners have found that some cats and dogs have gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic, although some pets also have gotten more…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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How to feed an equine athlete
Krishona L. Martinson, PhD, a professor and equine specialist at the University of Minnesota, said during the session “How to Select Forages for…
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Creating brighter futures for cats with chronic kidney disease
Diagnostics and treatments have improved for cats with chronic kidney disease over the past decade, and a new predictive diagnostic tool uses…
AVMA membership data 2020
View AVMA membership statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.