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EPA imposes new regulations on spot-on flea and tick pesticides, calls for comments
The Environmental Protection Agency announced March 17 it is tightening regulations on dog and cat spot-on pesticides after an increase in adverse…
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Senate passes World Veterinary Year resolution
The Senate passed a resolution Sept. 23 marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Iowa State fills deanship internally
Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies in Iowa State has been named dean of the college, effective Jan. 15,…
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25 scholarships handed out by AVMF
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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Staying relevant in cattle care
The dean at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly concerned that veterinarians have not generated data that…
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Military veterinarians refocus on stability operations
Officers learn to work cross-culturally for the long term
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Rinderpest nearly eradicated worldwide
A disease that killed millions of cattle and contributed to the development of modern veterinary medicine could soon be the first animal disease…
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FDA launches online Safety Reporting Portal for foods and animal drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has developed the new Safety Reporting Portal at www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov to allow online reporting of safety…
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Welfare policies revised and adopted
The AVMA has revised several of its food animal welfare policies and adopted a policy concerning the use of electromuscular disruption devices (eg,…
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FDA targets medication errors resulting from unclear abbreviations
The Food and Drug Administration and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are campaigning to reduce medication errors resulting from unclear…
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Finned animals increasingly seen as patients
Fish owners, Dr. Roberts said, are increasingly aware that veterinarians can not only help their pets but also provide better care than pet store…
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Where rubber meets the road
In an ideal world, every veterinarian would communicate effectively, demonstrate business acumen, and act ethically.
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COE standards adapted to reflect current realities
Three of the 11 AVMA Council on Education Standards of Accreditation were revised at the AVMA Executive Board's April meeting.
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A year for celebration, reflection, & inspiration
National and international veterinary groups are calling 2011 "World Veterinary Year" to honor the creation of the Veterinary School of Lyon
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Pioneering a profession
Claude Bourgelat had just established a veterinary school in Lyon, France, after much persistence.
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Speaking different languages
The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia has pursued AVMA Council on Education accreditation
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NAVMEC transitions from planning to action
Draft recommendations to be vetted by stakeholders