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More veterinarians offer hospice care for pets
From pet hospice clinics to student-run programs, the veterinary profession continues to develop ways to care for terminally ill pets.
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AVMF director to transform funding sources
Lisa Tommelein will serve in the newly created position of director of development at the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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State policing institute plans for animals in disasters
The Illinois Regional Institute for Community Policing will develop and implement programs that ensure coordination of
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Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian influenza
Researchers recently developed new vaccines for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, which had spread to birds on three continents by late winter—also…
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Aquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now available online
Spearheaded by the AVMA, a unique, new resource for veterinarians, potential clients, and other individuals to locate aquatic veterinarians and…
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Educational booklet promotes healthy animals
Mixed and large animal practitioners who interact with agriculture-related programs at high schools may be interested in a new
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Delegates enjoy mini-Veterinary Leadership Experience
Members of the AVMA House of Delegates recently got a crash course in the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Experience—a program designed to make today's…
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Coalition becomes part of American Horse Council
The Unwanted Horse Coalition was folded into the American Horse Council in June.
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Bonds that last a lifetime
One indicator of how a society values animals is its laws. In the United States, where at least one pet can be found in an estimated 63 percent of all…
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Delving into evidence-based medicine
Evidence-based medicine is to clinical practice as the scientific method is to research, according to Dr. Stanley R.
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AVMA search committee on the job
The AVMA Executive Vice President Search Committee that will recruit a successor to Dr. Bruce W. Little was set in motion by several actions
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AAHA updates canine vaccine guidelines
posted April 1, 2006 The American Animal Hospital Association in March released a new edition of its vaccine guidelines for dogs. The 2006…
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AVMA Answers: parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson
What have you learned while serving as liaison to the student chapters?
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AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians
The AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges consider the Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act (S. 914/H.R. 2206) an important piece…
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AVMA announces 2006-2007 fellows
Please note: the online version of this document contains a correction. Corrected text is shown in red below. Babcock, Case, and Keck are going…
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary technicians
How would you characterize the shortage of veterinary technicians and the underlying causes?
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A Little advance notice
AVMA Executive Vice President Bruce W. Little planned his retirement to the best advantage of the Association.
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AVMA Annual Convention breaks attendance record
Registering more than 10,000 total attendees, the 143rd AVMA Annual Convention was the highest attended convention in Association history.
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Hill's: a unifying force in the global veterinary community
The educational opportunities provided by Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have advanced the knowledge of veterinarians and their health-care teams
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Improving human health protection
Veterinarians will soon have more concrete infection control guidelines, thanks to the joint efforts of many individuals, including veterinarians and…
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Miyahara takes home top AVMA award
Dr. Allen Y. Miyahara of Honolulu has spent the better part of his 52-year career forging ties with veterinarians around the globe in an effort to…
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Speaking up to make a difference
Civic involvement is important for professional interests posted September 1, 2006 Veterinarians can make their voices carry farther…
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Vision to lead
When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles in Hawaii this July, one of its responsibilities will be to vote on the next AVMA president-elect.
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UC-Davis cares for pets that outlive owners
Pets who outlive their owners can be adequately cared for through the Tender Loving Care program at the Veterinary Medical
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Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago
Some 400 leaders of the veterinary profession gathered for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and House of Delegates Informational Assembly