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World Veterinary Association - March 29-31, 2022
The World Veterinary Association held its 37th World Veterinary Association Congress from March 29-31 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The WVA…
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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases - Dec. 3-7, 2021
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases held its annual conference from Dec. 3-7, 2021, in Chicago. CRWAD presented awards, named…
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Are you prepared if your reputation comes under attack?
When it comes to your clinic’s online presence, having a plan for how to handle a crisis is one of the best ways to safeguard your reputation. New…
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Heartland virus found in Georgia ticks
Researchers found the Heartland virus among ticks in Georgia as work continues to identify the virus’ reservoir and host range.
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Veterinarians press lawmakers on rural veterinary shortages, dog importation
Over 200 veterinary professionals met virtually with members of Congress this April to garner support for AVMA-backed legislation addressing rural…
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Diversity, well-being front and center at AVMA Convention 2022
Educational programing at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia features a mix of virtual and in-person sessions highlighting the importance of…
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AAHA updates guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats
The new guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats from the American Animal Hospital Association include discussion of proactive and multimodal…
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Swine veterinarians, industry planning against disease threats
Swine health experts are two years into a four-year pilot program of developing a playbook against animal diseases. Participation in the program could…
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Giving reptiles and amphibians the best medicine
Advances in herptile husbandry, nutrition, and medicine have greatly improved the health and welfare of pet reptiles and amphibians. And they appear…
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Alert: Getinge Flow-c and Flow-e Anesthesia Systems
Getinge USA has recalled its Flow-c and Flow-e anesthesia systems due to reports of the suction system having a cracked or broken on/off switch.
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In Memory - April 28, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 28, 2022
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…
Animal-assisted interventions: Guidelines
Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…
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In Memory - April 14, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 14, 2022
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In Memory - April 07, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 7, 2022
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians - Feb. 26, 2022
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 53rd annual meeting from Feb. 26-March 1 in Indianapolis. The AASV and AASV Foundation…
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In Memory - April 1, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 1, 2022
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American Association of Equine Practitioners - May 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners held its 67th Annual Convention from Dec. 4-8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAEP presented…
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Treating anxiety to prevent canine aggression
Anxiety-reducing drugs are an often-overlooked tool that can help prevent aggression in dogs.
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In Memory - April 2022
The April issue of In Memory is now available online. Obituaries include Dr. Michael R. Floyd, who founded Orinda Veterinary Dental Service in Orinda,…
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Quick tips to protect and manage your online reputation
How can you make time for the work needed to protect yourself from online critics? AVMA's reputation management video library provides simple tips to…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
Cybersecurity for veterinary practices
With preparation and prevention, veterinary practices can safeguard client and patient data and have a plan in place to respond quickly when bad…
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Silicone tags used to identify dogs’ pollution exposures
Silicone tags attached to dogs’ collars could someday help veterinarians measure environmental pollution exposures, which could help them assess…
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Grants, student awards handed out by AVMF, partners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation announced the two recipients of pharmacology research…