JAVMA news
New diplomates
The American College of Veterinary Nutrition certified two new diplomates following the certification examination it held June 1-2
JAVMA news
Program prompts veterinarians, clients to address pet obesity
The AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition partnered last year in creating the program to encourage veterinarians and pet owners to improve pets'
JAVMA news
USDA building new center for poultry research
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has broken ground on a $5.2 million facility for poultry research
JAVMA news
Thank you to the 2009 AVMA Annual Convention sponsors
2009 AVMA Annual Convention sponsors
JAVMA news
Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2010.
JAVMA news
Running for rabies awareness
The U.S. Army's 64th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services, organized runs in Iraq during September to mark World Rabies
JAVMA news
AAZV, AAWV call for papers
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians are issuing a call for
JAVMA news
AAFP updates guidelines on care of senior cats
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released a new version of its Senior Care Guidelines, available on the AAFP
JAVMA news
Students have their day on the Hill
More than 50 students and Student AVMA officers from most of the nation's veterinary colleges gathered in Washington, D.C.
JAVMA news
Specialty boards recognized
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Council on Education to grant "continued full recognition"
JAVMA news
Oct. 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week
Veterinary technicians play an integral role in delivering the best medical care possible to animals. The National Association of Veterinary…
JAVMA news
In surprise move, Crawford resigns as FDA commissioner
Two months after a grueling confirmation hearing to head the FDA, Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. abruptly resigned his post
JAVMA news
Revised guide to drug, vaccine, pesticide use in aquaculture available
The revised edition of the popular Guide to Drug, Vaccine, and Pesticide Use in Aquaculture is now available as a Web document
JAVMA news
AVMA GHLIT appoints Johnson director of member
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust has hired Dr. Jody Johnson to fill the newly created role of director of member services.
JAVMA news
Online CE available on camelids
Veterinarians can learn about llama and alpaca care and gain continuing education credits anytime through an online program out
JAVMA news
Veterinarian-turned-politician hopes to bring science to the Hill
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader (left) met with veterinary industry and AVMA representatives March 13 at a meet-and-greet breakfast hosted by the…
JAVMA news
Veterinarians help pet owners through online forum
The AVMA has teamed up with online health information and medical news provider WebMD to create an interactive forum for pet owners.
JAVMA news
Companies contribute to animal rescue and relief
AVMA sponsors help veterinary community tend to hurricane victims posted October 15, 2005 Makers of animal food and pharmaceuticals supplied …
JAVMA news
Feds offer research grants on interactions between pets, children
Federal health officials are seeking grant applications for research on the interactions between people and pets.
JAVMA news
FDA biosecurity record-keeping rule becomes effective; meetings planned
A new Food and Drug Administration regulation requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons in the United
JAVMA news
GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
JAVMA news
Bush nominates veterinarian to head FDA
President George W. Bush announced Feb. 14 that he is nominating Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. to be commissioner of the Food and Drug