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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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Penn Vet, Wharton launch entrepreneurship program
A new partnership between the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wharton School, the university's business school,…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
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Texas A&M dean to move on
Dr. Eleanor M. Green will leave her position as the dean of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in June 2020…
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Proposal calls for changes in antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration hopes a guide and draft guide on antimicrobial use and availability
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Veterinary colleges team up to improve education
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded three veterinary colleges a grant for a two-year project to improve veterinary services in developing…
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
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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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A former mayor gifts $10M to Texas Tech veterinary school, endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to equine metabolic syndrome, and more.
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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation was awarded over $1.5 million from a personal estate in October.
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A bucking-bull veterinarian in the making
When Dr. Gary D. Warner asked his daughter Kelly why she wanted to be a large animal veterinarian over anything anything else, he wasn’t necessarily…
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The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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Outgoing AASV director: Do something that matters
Early in his career, Dr. Tom Burkgren heard good advice: to strive for a point where he could work for fun and focus on his passions.
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Forum explores factors key to new graduate success
Recent veterinary graduates, employers, and college deans convened this summer during the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego
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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
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Similarities have been found in opioid prescribing by physicians and veterinarians; the AVMA was part of a delegation to an antimicrobial task force;…
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State cuts put colleges in precarious situation
Findings from the 2012 AAVMC Advocacy Survey were presented during a closed-door economic meeting by AVMA and veterinary college officials this…
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Convention-goers have monumental time in DC
AVMA Convention 2019, held Aug. 2-6 in Washington, D.C., was the location for more than 1,000 continuing education sessions, an expansive exhibit hall…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Lead in cows is a risk for people
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed.
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From brown polo ponies to green iguanas, animal welfare anything but black and white
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia has seen show cats in a new light thanks to the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest.
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Veterinary education continues expanding
Increasing student enrollment at veterinary colleges looks to continue in the near future.