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AVMA posts canine influenza interim guidelines
In response to the recent identification of canine influenza in dogs, the AVMA has released "Control of Canine
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Prevention
These may all be signs of asthma. The disease in humans is much the same as in animals; the airway becomes inflamed
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Speak up in Washington, D.C.
posted September 1, 2005 AVMA member veterinarians and others interested in speaking at the 2007 AVMA Annual Convention, July 14-18—in Washington,…
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'Now, it's the lawyers' turn'
posted February 15, 2005 Over a crisp New England weekend in November 2004, some 200 people convened in the hallowed halls of Yale Law School…
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AVMA GHLIT to sponsor health screenings at convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will once again invite AVMA members to take
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Senate Committee Focuses on Extremist Groups
On May 18, the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works held a hearing intended to address concerns regarding
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Student leadership conference to be offered
With approval from the Executive Board, the AVMA will provide $15,000 to support the 2005 National Veterinary Leadership
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AVMA Answers
Why did the AVMA collaborate with Heifer International to raise $1 million for victims of the 2004 tsunami?
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Maine VMA executive to advise Afghan association
The Afghan Veterinary Association has shifted its focus to functioning as a more traditional, professional association.
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Palmer to lead AAEP
As Dr. Scott E. Palmer takes the reins as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, he will wrestle with issues such as illegal…
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'It's all about the horse'
The American Association of Equine Practitioners celebrated its 50th annual convention Dec. 4-8 in Denver
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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AVMA passes on million-dollar gift
Heifer International begins rebuilding lives in Asia posted August 15, 2005 The veterinary community has become a link in Heifer
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Emerging food animal ethics born of production changes
The current scrutiny of food animal production and demands for tighter government control of the industry—including outright
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Pushing politics
Projects boost Governmental Relations Division As the new Congress shifts into gear and starts moving forward, the AVMA's
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Executive Board approves communications revamp
The 2004-2005 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 14 in Minneapolis
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Tug-of-war
Steps must be taken to turn tide of public-microbial war posted February 1, 2005 The ongoing avian influenza epidemic in Southeast Asia is…
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AVMA Answers
Q: A number of AVMA staff have been working on a redesign of the AVMA Web site (www.avma.org)
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Veterinary shortage areas would be Mahr's primary focus as AVMA president
When Dr. Roger K. Mahr made up his mind to pursue the office of AVMA president-elect, he recognized that he could not devote the
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Resolve to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the new year
Posted on January 1, 2005 Healthy eating, exercise, stress reduction are keys Millions of New Year's resolutions are made every year, and…
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Veterinary leaders converge in Chicago
More than 400 veterinary leaders assembled in Chicago for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference.
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Ferry brings business background to AABP
Dr. John Ferry co-owns a practice that is primarily dairy and small animal
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Farm visits influence foie gras vote
Science versus emotion was the guiding principle invoked by delegates presenting their views on foie gras production to the House of Delegates.
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The unwanted horse
Veterinarians, humane groups grapple with thousands of homeless or neglected horses