Economics & Practice Management Resources
Resource links to help veterinarians improve the economic health and viability of their businesses.
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Integrated pest management
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a component of One Health, and the AVMA supports science-based integrated pest management programs and practices…
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Report criticizes management of wild horses
A National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council committee spent more than a year analyzing the Bureau of Land Management’s
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Cat practice a passion for AAFP president
The way Dr. Marcus G. Brown sees it, practitioners need to raise the level of feline veterinary care to that for dogs.
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Plan for shelter medicine specialty open for comment
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking comments regarding the need for a specialty encompassing all aspects of veterinary…
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Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…
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Veterinary business program undergoes changes
The Veterinary Management Institute is getting an overhaul nearly 24 years after the program began.
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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Revenues rise with patient visits
Revenues rose a mean of 5.6 percent for companion animal practices between 2011 and 2012 alongside an increase in patient visits, according to the…
Disposal of Pesticides
Guidelines and resources regarding the disposal of pesticides in veterinary practices.
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Toolkit created to encourage mentorships
A free mentorship toolkit will soon be available that aims to create a viable, applicable mentorship program that educates both practice owners and…
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.
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The fat factor
In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent.
Disposal of Disinfectants and Sterilants
Obviously, disinfectants and sterilants are necessities for veterinary practices. The inherent properties that
Oversight of Wildlife Issues
Call Authorities Issues and regulations pertaining to wildlife and their hybrids are complex and may vary from state to state. For practices that may…
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
Does your clinic have a wildlife policy?
Having a policy in place helps everyone on staff know their roles and responsibilities when your practice is presented with a wild animal species,…
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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame
Two veterinarians have been inducted into the Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame.
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Submerged by Sandy
Several practices in New York and New Jersey suffered terrible damage when Hurricane Sandy passed through the region late last October.
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Michigan State administrator takes top post at Florida
A search for a new dean at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has concluded with the appointment of veterinarian and…
Treating Wild Animal Species or Their Hybrids
Ensuring that the animal receives appropriate care is crucial and is dependent upon your expertise. While the Wildlife Decision Tree serves as a guide…
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Walther honored by Western Veterinary Conference
Nearly 14,500 people gathered in Las Vegas this February to attend The Dr. Jack Walther 85th Annual Western Veterinary Conference, held at the…
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Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Dr. Allen J. Roussel (LSU ’77), professor and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Texas A&M University College of…