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Veterinarians elected to National Academy of Medicine
Veterinarians Drs. William A. Beltran and Amy L. Vincent were elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine this October.
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'We do one thing, and one thing only'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Spay/Neuter Alliance is working to reduce the number of unwanted animals by
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Georgia alumni recognized for contributions
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized five alumni for service to the college and the veterinary profession.
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New genetic test identifies dogs’ risk of cruciate ligament rupture
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a new genetic test to determine whether a dog is susceptible to cruciate ligament…
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Robert L. Leighton, distinguished surgeon, dies at 102
Dr. Robert L. Leighton, a charter diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons who for nearly two decades taught surgery at the University…
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The next generation of veterinary research
Even though Dr. Peter C. Doherty is the only veterinarian to ever receive the Nobel Prize—sharing it with Swiss immunologist and pathologist Rolf…
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Study finds fingernail length, not nail polish, increases bacterial counts
Nail polish does not increase bacterial counts, but nail length does, according to a study of surgical personnel at a veterinary teaching hospital.
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In Short - March 1, 2022
The FDA has approved drugs for pain in cats from osteoarthritis and surgery; Maddie’s pet challenge has been awarded a $7.4M grant, and the Auxiliary…
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Fortier picked as next AVMA editor-in-chief
Dr. Lisa Fortier will join the AVMA staff as the 15th editor-in-chief of the Association’s journals and director of the Publications Division,…
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AVMA editor-in-chief becomes Equine Research Hall of Famer, with three others
AVMA Editor-In-Chief Lisa Fortier along with Drs. Katrin Hinrichs, Jennifer Anne Mumford, and Stephen M. Reed are this year’s inductees into the…
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Four veterinary scientists recognized with AVMA research awards
The AVMA honored Drs. Jim E. Riviere, Nicholas (Nick) Jeffery, Natasha Olby, and Boaz Arzi with 2023 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to…
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Discover your first JAVMA special supplement
A first-of-its-kind supplemental issue from the editors of JAVMA addresses the continuum of care for surgical patients, from preoperative…
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It doesn’t have to hurt
The ethics of animal treatment and veterinary care have changed dramatically over the past several decades.