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Keeping veterinary services tax-free
In their perennial search for new revenue sources, governors and state legislators often propose taxing professional services such as those delivered…
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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
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Member interests drive House of Delegates action
Member input is a central component of the AVMA’s approach to governance. When your AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) gathers twice a year to conduct…
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AABP calls for pain control during horn removal
Cattle should receive pain control drugs during and after horn or horn bud removal, according to the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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Antimicrobial sales rise in 2018 but remain down over decade
Data show one-year rises among products for pigs, cattle
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CSU creates Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative
The Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, the university announced this past December, will allow CSU livestock and animal health experts to…
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Veterinary faculty among 2019 elected AAAS fellows
Three faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 443 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The…
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2020
Join thousands of your colleagues and peers in San Diego, July 31-August 4 for a long weekend of veterinary inspiration, education, and relaxation.
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Powered by you: AVMA members guide House of Delegates
Member input is central to the AVMA’s work, including the discussions and actions of the AVMA House of Delegates.
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AAHA leader leaving in June
The American Animal Hospital Association’s CEO of 10 years, Dr. Michael T. Cavanaugh, leaves the organization June 30.
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Report looks to future of veterinary profession
A commission has released a report identifying emerging trends that will affect the veterinary profession over the next generation.
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
62nd annual meeting, Oct. 23-28, Providence, Rhode Island
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Veterinary colleges go online only amid COVID-19 concerns
Veterinary college leaders have been faced with developing alternative teaching methods quickly for veterinary students who are practicing physical…
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Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Swine veterinarians and veterinary students learned to better manage disease risks, improve biosecurity on farms, improve their own well-being, and…
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Farm veterinarians adjust to reduce COVID-19 risk
This spring, veterinarians spent less time in barns and more time helping farm workers stay healthy. Veterinary organizations, academic centers, and…
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Announcing AVMA Virtual Convention this summer
This summer we're hosting the first ever AVMA Virtual Convention August 20-22, 2020. Join colleagues from across the profession for three days of…
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Testing delays put graduates in limbo
Veterinary graduates who did not initially pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination or waited to take the examination until April are…