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Fetlock joint receives an in-depth analysis
Orthopedic surgeon says preserving cartilage matters most
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In China, the veterinary profession unites
In Beijing for the Oct. 28, 2009, launch of the history-making Chinese Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. DeHaven presented a gift from the AVMA at…
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Diversity timeline
JAVMA takes a look at a few of the milestones in diversity—both in veterinary medicine and in society as a whole—over the years.
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Partnership to promote public and corporate veterinary medicine
Two organizations are working together to encourage and support more veterinary students interested in careers in public and corporate practice.
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AVMA, AVMF to help food animal veterinarians pay off loans
The AVMA/AVMF Food Animal Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness…
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WesternU receives full accreditation; decision made on UNAM
The newest veterinary college in the United States was approved for full accreditation March 2 during the AVMA Council on Education spring meeting in…
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Winners, losers emerge in Obama's budget
Alleviating veterinarians' student loan debt is among the spending priorities President Obama has outlined in his $3.8 trillion
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MSU veterinary college ends nonsurvival surgeries
Starting this fall, Michigan State University veterinary students beginning their surgical education will no longer train on dogs euthanized at the…
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Livestock, poultry outlook still guarded in 2010
Hog producers are not expected to lose nearly as much money in 2010 as they lost in 2009, Ronald L. Plain, PhD, said.
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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
The rural lifestyle is the main draw for veterinarians entering rural veterinary practice, according to survey
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
A day in the life of a Nebraska veterinarian illustrates his love of rural practice, which he wants to share with the next generation of…
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Changes take shape for SAVMA at symposium
Student leaders took a big-picture focus during the 41st annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium March 10-13 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison…
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Protecting pigs, cultivating consumers
Dr. Peter Davies said people working in animal agriculture are being portrayed as villains and profiteers of an unsustainable and unacceptable system.
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HSUS: undercover video shows hen mistreatment
Two egg manufacturers and an industry organization began investigations after undercover video appeared to show Iowa hens that were crowded, injured,…
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Takashima seeks to advance profession
Dr. Gregg K. Takashima learned about the American Animal Hospital Association because of its accreditation program for veterinary practices, but he…
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Carlson wants to inspire as AVMA president-elect
Dr. René A. Carlson has been involved in AVMA leadership for several years, having represented Wisconsin in the House of Delegates for eight years and…
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Speaking different languages
The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia has pursued AVMA Council on Education accreditation
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COE standards adapted to reflect current realities
Three of the 11 AVMA Council on Education Standards of Accreditation were revised at the AVMA Executive Board's April meeting.
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The economic state of specialty practice
Before the recession, many specialty practices had been booming as a growing subset of pet owners spared no expense on veterinary care.
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Veterinary education receives a work-up
Some sacred cows of veterinary education were on the chopping block during discussions at the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium's…