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AVMA voices veterinary needs to FDA about cannabis products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should provide regulatory clarity about expectations for the labeling, safety, and use of cannabis-derived…
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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…
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Penn Vet, Wharton launch entrepreneurship program
A new partnership between the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wharton School, the university's business school,…
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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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Texas A&M dean to move on
Dr. Eleanor M. Green will leave her position as the dean of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in June 2020…
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In Short
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a temporary ban on dogs imported to the U.S. from Egypt on May 10, effective immediately.
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Veterinary colleges team up to improve education
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded three veterinary colleges a grant for a two-year project to improve veterinary services in developing…
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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Nominations open for 2020 AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards for 2020.
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The veterinary vocational variation
Most veterinarians go into private clinical practice after veterinary school, and they stick with that path for their entire careers.
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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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AVMA launches podcast focusing on career paths
The AVMA has developed and plans to launch a new podcast called My Veterinary Life.
AVMA strategic planning
The AVMA's strategic plan outlines five objectives that steer the Association's work.
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AVMA membership hits record 95,000
The AVMA and our Board of Directors would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to all our members for their contribution on surpassing a terrific AVMA…
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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…
Vision, mission and values
The AVMA's vision statement, mission statement, and core values guide the association's priorities and behavior.
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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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Powered by you: Comments sought on AVMA euthanasia guidelines
AVMA members to review proposed changes through August 31 One of the AVMA's best known and globally recognized resources is being updated in light of…
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In Short
Similarities have been found in opioid prescribing by physicians and veterinarians; the AVMA was part of a delegation to an antimicrobial task force;…
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…
AVMA staff leaders
The AVMA’s professional staff works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, House of Delegates, and other member volunteers to protect, promote,…
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House of Delegates approves dues increase
If dues remain unchanged, the AVMA would have an increasingly negative bottom line.
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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…