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Back in the saddle again
The bright lights of Las Vegas proved a reliable draw for the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners 55th Annual Convention, Dec. 5-9.
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It takes all kinds to make a profession
Being inclusive toward others from different backgrounds not only fosters a positive working environment but also makes good business sense.
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Tuskegee's diversity legacy continues today
The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine stands apart as a leader in promoting underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine.
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Researchers study antimicrobial uptake in crops
Researchers are trying to determine what antimicrobials are taken in by food plants through manure and what happens to those pharmaceuticals.
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Walters retires after AVMA communications career
Michael Walters, AVMA special events coordinator, retired March 19 after a 37-year career with the Association.
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OIE developing minimum veterinary education standards
International organization's work intended to increase safety, improve trade
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
The rural lifestyle is the main draw for veterinarians entering rural veterinary practice, according to survey
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The economic state of small animal practice
Revenues increased 1.4 percent overall from 2008 to 2009 in a sample of 2,012 practices, according to a new report from the American Animal Hospital…
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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VP candidate would stress AVMA commitment to students
Dr. Jan K. Strother wants to help shape the future of veterinary medicine, which is why she's running—unchallenged—for AVMA vice president.
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Carlson wants to inspire as AVMA president-elect
Dr. René A. Carlson has been involved in AVMA leadership for several years, having represented Wisconsin in the House of Delegates for eight years and…
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Speaking different languages
The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia has pursued AVMA Council on Education accreditation
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GHLIT offers genetic tests for drug response
A new genetic testing program to predict patients' response to particular drugs is now available from the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust…
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AAEP accepting research fellow applications
The AAEP is accepting applications for the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation Past Presidents' Research Fellow.
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Finned animals increasingly seen as patients
Fish owners, Dr. Roberts said, are increasingly aware that veterinarians can not only help their pets but also provide better care than pet store…
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World Heart Day, GHLIT target heart attacks
When World Heart Day takes place Sept. 26, it will celebrate the real progress that is being made in the battle against cardiovascular disease, which…
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AVMA Answers: Rabies titers
Dr. Lynne White-Shim of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division, answers common questions about rabies
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GHLIT promotes early diagnosis, treatment of diabetes
The American Diabetes Association estimates that 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. had diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes as of 2007.
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Equine rescue facilities can't handle influx of unwanted horses
Nonprofit equine rescue and sanctuary facilities can accommodate only a fraction of the estimated 100,000 unwanted horses in the United States each…
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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is intersecting with the…
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Education council schedules site visits
posted December 19, 2010 The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to seven schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for
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Pioneering a profession
Claude Bourgelat had just established a veterinary school in Lyon, France, after much persistence.