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WHO: Unfit medical products common in developing countries
Substandard or counterfeit medical products likely cause thousands of human deaths in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health…
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AVMA working group helps navigate opioid abuse epidemic
An AVMA working group has taken up the task of providing needed information to help veterinary professionals contribute productively to the national…
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Environment chair sees strong veterinary connection
Dr. Karyn Bischoff chairs the AVMA Committee on Environmental Issues. She is a veterinary toxicologist and a senior
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Conserving habitats, ecosystems everywhere key to saving wildlife
The romantic vision of habitat and ecosystem conservation is rather different from the reality.
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Topper testifies in favor of animal drug user fees
AVMA President Michael Topper was among the witnesses on a panel testifying at a March 14 congressional hearing in support
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Foundation announces recipients of new research grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently announced the recipients of new research grants in pharmacology and pain management in dogs.
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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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Veterinary curricula framework unveiled at educators meeting
Veterinary educators talked innovation at this year's Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges annual conference.
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Online sales tax awaits Supreme Court decision
The United States Supreme Court has heard arguments and is considering its decision in an online sales tax case in which the AVMA has urged it to…
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Veterinary push for Farm Bill, Higher Education Act
Attendees of the AVMA's annual legislative fly-in learned about the policymaking process
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DEA provides update on opioid shortage
The Drug Enforcement Administration released a statement April 10 on the ongoing opioid shortages affecting both human and veterinary medicine.
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Association of federal veterinarians marks centennial
A century after a handful of veterinarians with the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry, wanting to support their “poorly paid”…
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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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The dangers of improper drug disposal
Drug pollution is altering and hurting marine life in the U.S. and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which could harm animals and…
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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Advocating on behalf of veterinarians, the AVMA, and the veterinary profession
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong I am humbled by the incredible honor of becoming your new president. I assume this important responsibility with…
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Options available to protect against longhorned tick
The invasive longhorned (bush) tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has been a growing concern for the veterinary community following the appearance of…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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Grooms named dean of Iowa State veterinary college
Dr. Grooms is an accomplished scientist, teacher and leader who will build on the college's reputation for excellence and the great achievements
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What veterinarians need to know about the opioid epidemic
The epidemic of opioid abuse gripping the nation affects not only professionals in human health but also veterinarians.
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AVMA joins CDC Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge
Antimicrobial resistance threatens both public and animal health, and veterinarians are critical leaders in the fight to preserve the effectiveness of…
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Nominations open for AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards and AVMA Excellence in Research Awards.
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Cattle veterinarians, students honored
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners honored 10 veterinarians and a student chapter for contributions to cattle, the association, cattle…
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Let's talk about pot
California has become the first state in the nation to allow veterinarians to legally talk with clients about cannabis as a treatment option for pets.