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Hill’s Pet Nutrition broke ground this August for a $20 million, 25,000-square-foot facility in Topeka, Kansas, focused on the nutritional needs of…
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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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AVMF partnerships support diversity, COVID-19 relief efforts
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is teaming up with corporate partners on initiatives aimed at supporting diversity in the veterinary…
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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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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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Biotechnology position adopted
Biotechnology position adopted The Executive Board adopted the following position recommended by the Animal…
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Scholarships help you attend VLC
Are you just getting started in veterinary leadership? Are you a veterinarian from a group or practice type that’s underrepresented in veterinary…
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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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Thanks for the memories, Denver
So many special moments came out of AVMA Convention 2023, held July 14-18 in Denver. Attendees had a chance to network at events such as the…
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Veterinary specialty organizations recognized
The AVMA Board of Directors approved the indicated level of AVMA recognition for the following veterinary specialty organizations
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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
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Specialty organizations granted continued AVMA recognition
The AVMA has granted continued recognition to 22 veterinary specialty organizations
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AVMA delegates want members to help investigate pet illnesses
AVMA delegates want members to help investigate pet illnesses associated with pet foods, particularly jerky-type pet treats, which anecdotally have…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2022
Created in 1981, National Pet Week aims to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of the…
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Convention-goers have monumental time in DC
AVMA Convention 2019, held Aug. 2-6 in Washington, D.C., was the location for more than 1,000 continuing education sessions, an expansive exhibit hall…
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Veterinary technicians celebrated
National Veterinary Technician Week is Oct. 13-19 this year.
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Convention reflects changes
AVMA Convention 2016, held Aug. 5-9, came and went, and from it conventiongoers walked away with continuing education they can apply at work, better…
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Congratulations, Veterinary Leadership Conference scholarship winners
When hundreds of veterinarians converge next month for the AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), 15 rising leaders will join them as…
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Members named to veterinary DEI commission
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the members of the newly formed Commission for a Diverse,…
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AVMA maintains high profile through meeting attendance
The Executive Board authorized AVMA representation at the following meetings.
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AVMA, AAVMC announce diversity, equity, inclusion commission
In a move to address diversity, equity, and inclusion–related issues in the veterinary profession, the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary…
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Defining relationships
A proposal before the AVMA’s governing bodies would have the Association advocate for limiting use of telemedicine to follow-up care and consultation…
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Student leadership conference to be offered
With approval from the Executive Board, the AVMA will provide $15,000 to support the 2005 National Veterinary Leadership