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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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Animal hoarding: A public health problem veterinarians can take a lead role in solving
Experts estimate that there at least 700 new cases of animal hoarding, sometimes called collecting, every year in the United States.
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Past council decisions a continued source of debate
Much of the criticism the AVMA Council on Education has encountered has to do with historical events rather than current ones, such as the…
Why does COE seek USDE recognition?
USDE recognition is important for numerous reasons, including Health Professions Student Loans eligibility of veterinary students at participating…
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FBI gathers animal cruelty data, but patterns have yet to emerge
The FBI has published two years' worth of data on animal cruelty for the first time, but patterns may take several more years to emerge.
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New York metro area could get veterinary college
Another veterinary college could open in New York, this one on Long Island, with the goal of admitting students as soon as next year.
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Veterinarians: a missing LINK
As awareness of human and animal abuse grows, many in the health care and animal welfare communities are seeking ways to help practitioners respond.
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OIE tracks COVID-19 threats to animal welfare
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is examining how misunderstandings surrounding COVID-19 may have compromised animal welfare during the…
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Oklahoma State cited by accreditor for deficiencies
Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is making some changes to its staffing, infrastructure, and policies after it has been…
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USDA proposes new rule to crack down on soring
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced proposed changes July 26 to strengthen
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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APHIS revises investigative and enforcement website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in April announced a new online format designed to provide…
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Campus tours
Two veterinary colleges in the process of receiving accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education are working to build competency-based curricula and…
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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Veterinary academia celebrates milestone
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, whose member institutions are 49 AVMA Council on Education—accredited veterinary
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
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LSU laboratory vandalized; animal extremist group claims responsibility
FBI investigating incident as act of domestic terrorism
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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A proliferation of newly proposed veterinary colleges
Nearly a dozen newly proposed veterinary colleges have been announced in the past two years, which represents a sizeable potential increase to the…
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® accredits veterinary technology programs to ensure the quality of the…
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Avoid decontamination pitfalls
The ASPCA NAPPC offers the accompanying tips to help prevent common decontamination errors.
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Calgary selects its second dean
Dr. Baljit Singh has been named as dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.