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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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FDA announces actions to combat drug shortages
The Food and Drug Administration is taking two actions to enhance its efforts to prevent and resolve shortages of human drugs, including drugs in use…
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Summit addresses rise of antiparasitic resistance
Preventing parasiticide resistance in veterinary medicine is the theme of the 2022 Global Health Summit, which will be held Monday, Aug. 1, during…
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FDA answers questions on BSE feed rule
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has posted answers to frequently asked questions about implementation of the feed…
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How practice managers can recruit, retain diverse staff members
Melody Martinez presented the session, “The Practice Manager’s Guide to Hiring for Equity and Inclusion” on July 18 at AVMA Convention in Denver.…
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New AVMA officer dedicated to providing opportunities for all
Latonia Craig, EdD, will step into a new role for both her and the AVMA at the end of this month: chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. Dr.…
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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DEA provides update on opioid shortage
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a statement last week on the ongoing opioid shortages affecting both human and veterinary…
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Getting the right drug at the right dosage
Personalized medicine brings precision to drug treatment
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Access to lethal means looked at to lower veterinary suicide rate
Researchers say changes needed to prevent diversion of euthanasia drug
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US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
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Maccabe named AAVMC executive director
Believes association represents future of veterinary medicine Dr. Andrew Maccabe Posted on May 16, 2012 The…
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Affiliated groups meet in San Diego
Forty-two allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this August…
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Accolades
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored the last weekend of October.
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A specialty whose time has come
Shelter medicine has evolved from a fragmented and marginalized area of the veterinary profession into a distinct practice field
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Russell vies for World Veterinary Association presidency
The AVMA has endorsed Dr. Russell's candidacy for WVA president, the success of which will be decided this July during the 28th World Veterinary…
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CDC honors veterinary epidemiologist
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention honored a veterinary epidemiologist for her global and domestic work to prevent and control zoonotic…
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FDA takes more methodic approach to safety of animal feed
The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine is developing a comprehensive Animal Feed Safety System to help protect the health of companion
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AVMA student chapters unite for World Rabies Day
From rock concerts to educational meetings to running races, 26 of 29 student chapters of the AVMA recently held an array of special events to help…
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FDA approves genetic alteration in pigs
Modification removes allergen, raising potential for medicine and meat production