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From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…
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President’s column: Reach new heights at AVMA Convention
"One of the things I most appreciate about the AVMA Convention is some of the unique sessions offered here that aren’t available anywhere else."
AVMA joins World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion on World Veterinary Day 2023
The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association (WVA), HealthforAnimals and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary…
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Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…
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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…
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AVMA testifies in support of improving new animal drug review efficiency
AVMA President Lori Teller appeared before a House subcommittee to urge reauthorization of legislation supporting approval of new and generic animal…
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians – March 4-7, 2023
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 54th annual meeting from March 4-7 in Aurora, Colorado. The association presented awards and…
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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
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Minnesota VMA – Feb. 2-4, 2023
The Minnesota VMA held its annual meeting from Feb. 2-4 in Minneapolis. The MVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – Oct. 6-12, 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 65th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The AAVLD…
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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different…
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Honeybee vaccine receives conditional license from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for a vaccine to protect honeybees against American foulbrood. The only…
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Idea of midlevel practitioner rejected in favor of better support, engagement of credentialed veterinary technicians
Many members of the AVMA House of Delegates who spoke at the HOD’s Veterinary Information Forum and during an HOD committee meeting said that…
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HOD to discuss workplace culture, staff members’ engagement and roles
The AVMA House of Delegates will have its regular winter session Jan. 6-7, 2023, in Chicago in conjunction with the Veterinary Leadership Conference.…
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Leadership development programs offer advantages in and out of the clinic
Leadership development programs can help veterinarians in their personal and professional lives. AVMA News spoke with some of the people who have…
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American Association of Bovine Practitioners – Sept. 22-24, 2022
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners held its 55th annual conference from Sept. 22-24 in Long Beach, California. The AABP presented awards…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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South Dakota VMA – Aug. 7-10, 2022
The South Dakota VMA held its 131st annual meeting from Aug. 7-10. The SDVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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Veterinary students share research at scholars symposium
Budding veterinary scientists from around the world showcased their work during the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium this summer, hosted…
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…