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More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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What can the veterinary profession expect in Obama's America?
Barack Obama's election to the presidency has implications not just for the United States and the world but, in less dramatic ways, the power
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New facility to advance study of foreign animal disease
The NBAF will improve the capabilities of the Department of Agriculture to develop vaccines, conduct diagnostics, and train veterinarians in the…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Health experts call for unified efforts to face climate issues
Human encroachment into uninhabited parts of Southeast Asia exposed people to unusual animals and previously unknown pathogens, and global travel…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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AVMA launches 'Chew on This' podcast series on food safety
From holiday meals to unpasteurized milk, the AVMA's new podcast series Chew on This examines issues relevant to food safety and the
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HOD revises antimicrobials in livestock feeds policy
Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened…
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AVMA conference readies leaders for challenges and opportunities
Raising up the next generation of veterinary leaders was the subtext of the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference held Jan. 9-11 in Chicago.
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Euthanasia a rare but complicated issue in disasters
The pending discussions on euthanasia protocols will include how to shorten the time between when TAHC staff members recommend euthanasia
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Ewing honored by CRWAD
Some 480 people attended the 89th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases Dec. 7-9, 2008, in Chicago.
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
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Group to offer accreditation for online veterinary pharmacies
Pet owners who order products from Internet pharmacies soon may be able to look for a seal of accreditation from the National Association
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Sleep apnea—unmasking a nighttime health risk
It affects an estimated 18 million Americans and is the leading cause of daytime drowsiness, yet many of those who suffer from sleep apnea
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Plan for mandatory ID of livestock focus of congressional hearing
AVMA CEO W. Ron DeHaven appeared before the House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry to make a case for the National Animal Identification…
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Economists: Livestock and poultry producers cutting flock, herd sizes
Meat, poultry, and dairy producers have overall been cutting back the sizes of herds and flocks.
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Future of veterinary education up for discussion
Shaping the future of veterinary medical education has emerged as the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' top priority in its new…
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Social issues, biosecurity on AASV president's plate
Dr. Rodney "Butch" Baker grew up on a small farm in Kentucky, where his family raised livestock, tobacco, and row crops.
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Swine veterinarians assess challenges to industry, practice
Dr. John U. Thomson stressed the need for swine veterinarians to collaborate across disciplines to secure their futures.
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Maintaining profitability requires smart management
Nothing like an economic downturn can put practice management issues at the forefront of equine veterinarians' minds