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Expanding, adapting cattle practice
An acting instructor told cattle veterinarians to show energy and passion in their business conversations with clients and colleagues.
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Obituary: Bernie Rollin, ethicist who wanted a better world for animals, dies at 78
Bernie Rollin, PhD, was a weightlifting philosophy professor fond of motorcycles and horseback riding who was considered by many as the father of…
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Cattle veterinarians wanted
About 5,000 veterinarians are members of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, but that’s still likely less than a third of all…
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A practitioner's academician
Posted on November 15, 2003 Spire leads AABP Beef cattle practice was a natural choice for Dr. Mark Spire, president of the American Association…
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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Animal auditor organization formed
On July 24, the board of directors of the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization Inc. met in St. Louis
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Kudos! Veterinary researchers chosen to receive grants
Three veterinary researchers have been named recipients of research grants awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in partnership with…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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Updated Ag Guide expands on pain management
The Ag Guide is a primary reference for agricultural animal care at research institutions, and recent updates strengthen calls for use of pain…
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Add science to your scroll: Follow AVMA journals on social
AVMA's scientific journals have expanded their social media presence. Now, it's even easier than ever for working veterinarians to stay abreast of the…
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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.
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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Safeguarding care for animals with veterinarian-led teams
The AVMA will vigorously defend the practice of veterinary medicine—including the ability to diagnose, prognose, develop treatment plans, prescribe,…
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When should we neuter dogs?
Recent research linking canine gonadectomy to certain cancers and joint disease has veterinarians looking for clarity about a procedure commonly…
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Riddell named to lead AABP
Dr. M. Gatz Riddell Jr. was named to the position by the AABP board of directors Feb. 12 during a special meeting in Atlanta.
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Report identifies antimicrobial-resistant pathogens impacting animal health
A new report on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and their impact on animal health is now available for AVMA members to download.
What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
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Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
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Guiding drug use, changing practices
When veterinarians are considering how to treat infections, AVMA officials hope a new report will help bring a panel of experts into the room. And…
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1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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AABP selects next executive
Dr. K. Fred Gingrich II, current president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, will become the organization’s new staff executive in…