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Vermont court says no to emotional compensation for pet loss
The Vermont Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit claiming the right to compensation for the emotional pain and lost…
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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…
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Demand outpaces donations for AAHA Helping Pets Fund
The American Animal Hospital Association Foundation has suspended grants from the AAHA Helping Pets Fund temporarily because of a
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Program prompts veterinarians, clients to address pet obesity
The AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition partnered last year in creating the program to encourage veterinarians and pet owners to improve pets'
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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Guide helps veterinarians counsel clients with ill pets
The Argus Institute is offering veterinarians a new resource to help clients making tough decisions about their sick
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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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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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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Flood, weather kill thousands of cattle in North Dakota
Flooding and winter weather killed about 91,000 cattle in North Dakota this winter and spring, according to the state agriculture department.
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One-health wonders
Ronald M. Davis, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Association, was the first public health physician to lead the association and…
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New guidelines intended to guard amphibians against deadly fungus
Efforts are under way to protect captive amphibians from a deadly fungus threatening numerous endangered species.
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Texas A&M develops diagnostic index for canine GI issues
A research team from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory has validated a new…
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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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Study: 22 percent of veterinarians screened had antibodies against Q fever
More than one-fifth of veterinarians screened in a study on Q fever had antibodies against the causative Coxiella burnetii, according to a recent…
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BLM bans cyanide bombs on public lands amid safety concerns
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking steps to stop the use of M-44 devices that deliver sodium cyanide on public land. Cyanide bombs are…
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In Memory – February 29, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 29, 2024
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Nutro recalls dry cat food because of mineral imbalances
Nutro Products has announced a voluntary recall of certain varieties of dry cat food because of excessive zinc and inadequate
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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USDA seeking veterinarians' help in promoting NAIS
Investigators spent an average of 199 days tracing the sources of animals infected with bovine tuberculosis between October 2005 and August 2007,…