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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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Welfare concerns for wild birds, from confiscation to relinquishment
Drs. Patricia J. Latas and Anthony A. Pilny presented sessions on July 15 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver about the consequences of wildlife…
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Addressing burnout, building belonging in the workplace
A workplace with an emotional culture, where emotions are recognized as signals about employee well-being, can reduce burnout and retain staff…
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3 AVMA award recipients announced
Three people who have made important contributions to animal welfare, human-animal interaction, and veterinary medicine will be honored together at…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
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6 factors in declining veterinary visits
Study identifies client, environmental factors in frequency of veterinary visits for dogs and cats
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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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Purina donates $1M to AVMF’s charitable care grant program
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets announced the launch of its Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo…
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New York state appeals court rejects legal personhood for elephant
The highest court in New York state on June 14 affirmed lower court decisions regarding Happy, a 48-year-old elephant housed at the Bronx Zoo, ruling…
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Taul takes turn at helm of AAHA
Dr. Darren Taul, 2018-19 president of the American Animal Hospital Association, is a sort of everyman of veterinary practice.
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Faith inspires Muslim veterinarian's compassion for animals
When Dr. Usman came to America, he didn't know what to expect. So in 1999 he helped found the Muslim VMA to give Muslim veterinarians coming to the…
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Dennis, a pioneer of veterinary law
Gregory M. Dennis, a founding member of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association died Jan. 5, 2014. He was 58.
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Meet your new neighbors
More and more, veterinarians are being called to treat chickens kept in urban and suburban neighborhoods where no food animal
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Human and animal medicine meet on the bridge
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a symposium, The Bridge Between Veterinary Medicine and Human Health,
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AVMF puts mission into action
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation sponsored animal-related events in several communities this past fall as
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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Immigration, language barriers influence veterinary care
The veterinarian from Greeley, Colo., does not speak Spanish, but he and the feedyard employees find ways to work together, whether by relying on…
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Homeward bound
House call veterinary practice may not be new to the profession but has been almost exclusively confined to equine and large animal practice.
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The dangerous dog debate
Communities have been banning or strictly regulating pit bull-type dogs and other “dangerous” breeds for the past three decades.
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
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EPA stops sale of unregistered flea products
EPA stops sale of unregistered flea products
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Arkansas explores creating a veterinary college
Arkansas State University announced an exploratory partnership with Adtalem Global Education, which operates several for-profit higher education…
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders