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Executive Board focuses on future of veterinary medicine, AVMA
The AVMA Executive Board approved a number of recommendations at its meeting that will help plan for the future of veterinary medicine
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AVMA Answers: President's perceptions
As AVMA president, what have you been hearing from constituents?
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Board approves policy changes on pet food, dog shows
The Executive Board has approved policy changes relevant to companion animals in the areas of pet food and dog shows.
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Drug-related policies adopted, liaisons ended
The AVMA has adopted policies concerning new animal drugs and the sharing of isolates of emerging disease agents.
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Councils, committees evaluated
The AVMA Governance Performance Review Committee was created in 2003 to review and monitor the performance of AVMA
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Food safety policies revised
Revisions to certain AVMA food safety policies were approved by the Executive Board, as recommended by the Food Safety
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House may consider resolutions on antimicrobial use
Resolutions address veterinarians' role in antimicrobial use, AVMA's role in promoting drug availability
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House of Delegates acts on resolutions
The House of Delegates took action July 19 in New Orleans on 11 other resolutions.
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AVMA legislative agenda expands
The AVMA is weighing in on several bills Congress is considering, including legislation affecting small businesses, wildlife, and animal welfare.
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Board addresses dues, website
The AVMA Executive Board, meeting June 10-12, deliberated on Association matters such as membership dues, website redevelopment, and leadership…
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AVMA Answers: Coordinating international affairs
What is your role as staff coordinator of international affairs? Dr. Beth Sabin,an
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AVMA recognizes contributions to veterinary profession
Annual awards highlight veterinarians and nonveterinarians whose work has made an impact
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Carlson wants to inspire as AVMA president-elect
Dr. RenĂ© A. Carlson has been involved in AVMA leadership for several years, having represented Wisconsin in the House of Delegates for eight years and…
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2006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances
The House of Delegates will consider seven resolutions at its 143rd annual session, July 14-15 in Honolulu—five of them submitted by state veterinary…
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AVMA survey measures income trends to 2007
Veterinarians' incomes continued to increase from 2005-2007, though few expect incomes to increase as much from 2007-2009.
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.