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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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More opioids available to veterinarians during ongoing shortage
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 13 that the agency has worked with Pfizer Inc. to help alleviate a shortage of certain injectable…
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Saltman advocates for veterinarians in animal agriculture
Bovine veterinarians must reposition themselves as key players in food production to shape the future of animal agriculture, according to Dr. Roger L.…
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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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States shift from travel health form with no one clear alternative
Fulfilling requests from clients for health forms for their pets when travelling domestically may not be as simple as it used to be, now that states…
One Health
Veterinary medicine plays a key role in One Health—the concept that humans, animals, and the world we live in are inextricably linked.
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
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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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UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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In Short
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation was awarded over $1.5 million from a personal estate in October.
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Working for you, advancing animal health
Dr. John Howe takes his responsibility as AVMA president very seriously and looks forward to serving AVMA members throughout his tenure. Read his…
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…
Veterinarians and public health
In addition to caring for animals, veterinarians are critical to public health. We contribute to medical discovery, protect people and animals from…
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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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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…
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Q&A: As partisan storms rage, congressman tacks toward the center
As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.
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At your service
Dr. Brown talks about these and other developments, including telemedicine, veterinary technician utilization, and access to care, in the following…
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State authorities see disease risk in imported dogs
State veterinarians, pork industry cite surprise arrivals of rescue dogs as cause for concern
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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.