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AVMA's champion for global veterinary medicine
For the past three years, Dr. René Carlson has been president of the World Veterinary Association, the internationally recognized voice of global…
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In Memory: Bishop prioritized advocacy for veterinary medicine
Dr. George W. Bishop, long a devoted leader within the AVMA focused on working in the political arena on behalf of veterinary medicine, has died.
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Organic livestock production offers challenges, opportunities
Attendees learned about the challenges of treating livestock on organic farms during a session at the AVMA Annual Convention in Honolulu.
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In Memory: Dr. Glenn Blodgett, an icon in equine medicine, dies at 73
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, a pioneer in equine theriogenology, has died at the age of 73. He innovated reproductive techniques within the performance horse…
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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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Veterinary technician killed at protest remembered
Summer Taylor, a 24-year-old veterinary technician, died in July after a car drove into a Black Lives Matter protest.
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World Veterinary Day promotes sustainable development
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2018, which falls on April 28, is “The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
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D.L. Proctor Jr.
The AVMA’s 107th president, Dr. D.L. Proctor Jr., died Nov. 8, 2009, at the age of 91. The Kentucky veterinarian practiced equine medicine in…
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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150 groups pledge action on antimicrobials
Leaders of 150 organizations have committed to changes or actions to prevent harm from antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of…
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WHO warns of ‘post-antibiotic era’
A report from the World Health Organization indicates the world may be approaching a “post-antibiotic era”
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FAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, has published "Responsible Use of
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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AVMA defines stewardship, judicious use
AVMA leaders hope changes in how veterinarians prescribe and administer antimicrobials can prolong the effectiveness of those drugs in the medical…
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Groups sue FDA over drug use in livestock
Five nonprofit organizations are suing federal drug authorities whom they accuse of failing to restrict antimicrobial use in livestock, despite the…
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Survey: Global public confused on antimicrobials
World Health Organization survey results show confusion worldwide on how antimicrobials should be used and why drug resistance develops.
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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Dr. Henry E. Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. He was…