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Enduring, but in reduced numbers
Veterinarians who work with the beef and dairy industries will need to offer different services as consolidation in those industries
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USAHA wants more work on federal programs, rules
USAHA asks federal authorities to invest more to guard against livestock diseases and let veterinarians transport and use controlled
Cold weather animal safety
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'
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New policy addresses FMD outbreak scenario
As a proactive move, the AVMA Executive Board approved a new policy during its Nov. 15-17, 2012, meeting that will be sent to the federal government…
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Devocalization as a final alternative
AVMA Delegates pass resolutions on devocalization, VCPR, livestock handling
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A debate on homeopathy
The AVMA House of Delegates deliberated during its Jan. 5, 2013, regular winter session on a resolution that would discourage homeopathy as homeopathy…
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Plenty on AVMA's plate for 2013
The AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 3-6 in Chicago, kicked off the Association’s sesquicentennial
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Finding alternatives in the face of resistance
Dr. Cyril G. Gay has seen substantial money and labor invested in researching antimicrobial resistance but far less in finding new tools to treat and…
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A library of livestock heritage
Livestock breeding has followed narrow lines to improve production, and dozens of breeds have fallen out of favor.
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FDA hosting meetings on antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration, with co-sponsorship from the Department of Agriculture, is hosting meetings through June to give
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
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Newman wins seat on AVMA Executive Board
Dr. Michael E. Newman of Decatur, Ala., has won the race for the AVMA Executive Board District III seat.
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…
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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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AVMA Congressional Science Fellows named
This April, the AVMA announced that Drs. Eric Deeble, Nathaniel Tablante, and Kate Varela were selected for the 2013-2014 AVMA Congressional Science…
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Historic hospitals
The long histories of Pomeroy’s Animal Hospital, Coffee Memorial Animal Clinic, and Merrick Animal Hospital encapsulate the ongoing
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
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American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Seven veterinarians were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession and cattle health during the American Association of Bovine…
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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FDA restricting antimicrobial uses in livestock
The Food and Drug Administration is giving drug companies three years to end the use of many antimicrobials to promote livestock
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Gaining weight
Pre-slaughter weights of livestock species have been increasing since at least the 1920s, and some of the largest gains have occurred in the past 25…
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…