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The corporatization of veterinary medicine
Corporate-owned veterinary practices have been around for roughly 30 years, starting in 1987 when VCA bought its first independently owned companion…
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DEA toughens iodine regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration has increased controls on iodine, effective Aug. 1, in an effort to prevent drug traffickers from diverting the…
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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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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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PennVet plays host to SAVMA Symposium
Student AVMA members and leaders gathered March 15-17 in Philadelphia to attend the 49th annual SAVMA Symposium, held at the University 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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Drug reduces ammonia in cattle waste
A drug added to cattle feed lessens ammonia gas from the animals and their waste.
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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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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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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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New scholarships handed out by Merck, AVMF
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, announced June 22 the winners of the inaugural
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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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Cannabis: Lead & learn from AVMA experts
Webinar offers education and guidance on timely topic If you were one of the 800-plus veterinary professionals who attended the AVMA’s recent webinar…
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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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Be essential to thrive in cattle practice
Dr. W. Mark Hilton said veterinarians who have good technical skills may still be replaceable. Those who know their clients' goals may be…
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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Looking inward to find balance
Ten-month-old Eva Wise attempted to chew on crayons as her mom, Dr. Amity Wise, tried to listen to a session discussing work-life balance.
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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”…