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Death to parasites; long live parasitology
Dr. Susan Little finds the lives of parasites to be fascinating. Nevertheless, as a veterinarian, she wants them dead.
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Two veterinarians join parasitology program
Two residencies were awarded this year at the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology.
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Parasitology specialty gets provisional recognition
The parasitology veterinary specialty practice area gained provisional recognition in April under the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.
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Oklahoma State establishes parasitology center
A recently established veterinary parasitology center at Oklahoma State University will conduct research, train students, and provide
David E. Granstrom, DVM, PhD, DACVM (parasitology)
Assistant Executive Vice President. AVMA Officers Biographical Sketch
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Comments sought on proposed animal welfare and parasitology specialties
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is being petitioned to recognize the American College of Animal Welfare as a new veterinary…
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Virginia VMA – February 16-18, 2023
The Virginia VMA held its Virginia Veterinary Conference from February 16-18 in Roanoke. The association presented awards and seated new officials.
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American College of Veterinary Microbiologists – Nov. 18-19, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Microbiologists welcomed new diplomates following the board certification examination held remotely from Nov.…
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In Memory – Feb. 16, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Feb. 16, 2023
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association – Oct. 29-31, 2022
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association held its 47th Congress from Oct. 29-31 in Lima, Peru. The WSAVA presented awards and seated new…
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Visual veterinary science communication
Three medical illustrators talk about their career paths and how an illustrator cannot be truly effective scientifically and medically without…
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Summit addresses rise of antiparasitic resistance
Preventing parasiticide resistance in veterinary medicine is the theme of the 2022 Global Health Summit, which will be held Monday, Aug. 1, during…
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Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
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Alabama VMA – June 1-5, 2022
The Alabama VMA held its annual meeting at the Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference from June 1-5 in Miramar Beach, Florida. The ALVMA presented awards…
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Parasite council honors Bowman, Blagburn
The Companion Animal Parasite Council recently recognized CAPC founding board members Dwight Bowman, PhD, and Byron Blagburn, PhD, for their…
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American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists
Hybrid in-person and virtual annual meeting, Lexington, Kentucky, June 19-22
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American College of Veterinary Microbiologists - April 2022
The American College of Veterinary Microbiologists held its certification examination remotely on Nov. 12-13, 2021. The ACVM later welcomed new…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December, 2021.
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Protein in soil bacteria could help fight worms
An article published in November describes promising results for a Haemonchus contortus treatment in sheep that uses crystal proteins contained within…
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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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Baylisascaris monograph available from USGS
Baylisascaris monograph was recently published through the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Veterinary public health fellowship in the works
Throughout her career, Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou has studied and applied the interconnectedness of human and animal health to improve global health.
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AVMA, AVMF exploring project on Sioux reservations
The AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are exploring development of Reaching UP, a program to reach underserved populations of people…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.