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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional
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Pet rehab becoming mainstream practice
With animal rehabilitation services becoming increasingly commonplace, more and more clients are recognizing that physical therapy is not just for…
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National Pet Wellness Month promotes wellness plans
National Pet Wellness Month this October focuses on educating pet owners about wellness examinations, disease prevention, and pet health insurance.
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GHLIT Wellness Center back for 2009 convention
Trust provides free health screenings as part of its commitment to wellness
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Tri-state conference promotes local disaster planning
Flooding along the Mississippi River in Iowa. An incident at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota. The derailment of a train full of chemicals in…
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas. These
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Ewing honored by CRWAD
Some 480 people attended the 89th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases Dec. 7-9, 2008, in Chicago.
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NCVEI issues pet insurance guide
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues on Jan. 19 released the first in a series of position papers
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Kansas officially the site for facility to succeed Plum Island
The Department of Homeland Security has issued the record of decision selecting Manhattan, Kan., as site for the new National Bio and
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
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Animal welfare, advocacy among conference workshop topics
AVMA staff members explained why the profession needs representation in government and how animal welfare policy is formed.
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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Veterinarians sustain services after Hurricane Rita
Dr. Albert S. Pugh IV restore the region's veterinary services, despite the destruction of his clinic.
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Council, trust, committee, board nominations invited
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 16 liaison positions
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Animals, people still recovering from hurricane
A veterinarian from New Orleans and a casino employee from Las Vegas have helped animals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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AVMA GHLIT appoints Johnson director of member
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust has hired Dr. Jody Johnson to fill the newly created role of director of member services.
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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AVMA mounts preparedness, response to Katrina
Like the human victims, untold numbers of animals were stranded and struggling to stay alive after Hurricane Katrina's Aug. 29 assault
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Excellence recognized at AVMA convention
During the AVMA Annual Convention in Minneapolis, numerous individuals were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession.
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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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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.