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Vet, human medicine start regenerative medicine venture
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine announced Jan. 20 the formation of the Center for Veterinary Regenerative Medicine.
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Center of Excellence focuses on dairy education
Four veterinary colleges will collaborate to develop and implement the National Center of Excellence in Dairy Production Medicine Education for…
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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
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American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Seven veterinarians were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession and cattle health during the American Association of Bovine…
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A library of livestock heritage
Livestock breeding has followed narrow lines to improve production, and dozens of breeds have fallen out of favor.
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Food safety problem-solving method to be explored with grant
A multi-institutional project is under way to teach a new framework for problem solving to veterinary students involved with food safety and food…
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Smithsonian exhibition shows veterinarians’ roles
A traveling exhibition shows visitors how veterinary medicine affects their lives, and describes the bond between humans and animals.
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Compounding policies updated in anticipation of federal action
The AVMA Executive Board has approved several policy-related proposals by the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents meant to help the Association…
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Recalls of pet food rise on the radar
Recalls of pet food are not increasing, but awareness of them might be. The primary cause of these recalls is Salmonella contamination, which could…
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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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Regulators to test milk for drug residues
Federal regulators want to know whether illegal drug residues found in some dairy cows sent to slaughter can also be found in milk.
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Approval for animals, use for humans?
Two companies in the U.S. and Canada have developed cattle-use vaccines that could reduce human illnesses from Escherichia coli
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History from the eyes of the future
In celebration of the AVMA’s 150th anniversary and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s 50th, 10 veterinary students were awarded scholarships…
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Unraveling the confounding world of compounding
Dr. Jeff Gerlesits examines a hyperthyroid cat on a busy afternoon, assisted by veterinary
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Is the rural food practice shortage alleviated?
A committee from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners reported that the U.S. no longer has a shortage of veterinarians willing to work in…
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Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.
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FDA hosting meetings on antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration, with co-sponsorship from the Department of Agriculture, is hosting meetings through June to give
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Needed for public health, despite constraints
Veterinarians are needed for their contributions to public health, but rising educational costs for veterinary students may hinder adaptability
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AABP to give business help
Veterinary students, mixed animal practice owners, and retiring veterinarians alike could receive business help through a new
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Meet your new neighbors
More and more, veterinarians are being called to treat chickens kept in urban and suburban neighborhoods where no food animal
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LEGENDS: The accidental epidemiologist
Dr. Calvin W. Schwabe fathered a generation of veterinary epidemiologists
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…