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AABP to go the distance with CE
For some time, the AABP has been exploring distance education, and in Columbus, the board of directors approved the CE vehicle
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Candidate vaccine protects pigs against African swine fever strains
A U.S. Department of Agriculture–developed vaccine against African swine fever protected pigs in a second study, suggesting progress toward a…
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AVMA releases resources on antimicrobial resistance susceptibility testing
The AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials (CoA) recently created one-pagers on antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to help veterinarians make…
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
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Federal antimicrobial resistance program expanding into animal, environmental health
Federal health agencies plan to expand drug resistance testing and analysis to include pathogens in pet food, livestock feed, and surface waters.
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Judge allows bulk ingredients for compounding
The Food and Drug Administration doesn't have the authority to stop a Florida pharmacy from using bulk pharmaceutical ingredients to
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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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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
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Keeping veterinary services tax-free
In their perennial search for new revenue sources, governors and state legislators often propose taxing professional services such as those delivered…
Committee on Antimicrobials
The Committee on Antimicrobials supports AVMA’s strategy to allow the veterinary profession to effectively share robust and comprehensive…
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Be essential to thrive in cattle practice
Dr. W. Mark Hilton said veterinarians who have good technical skills may still be replaceable. Those who know their clients' goals may be…
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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.
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Helping veterinarians play an active role in combating antimicrobial resistance
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Across our profession, whether at a veterinary conference or educational seminar or in a JAVMA article, we’ve all…
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From brown polo ponies to green iguanas, animal welfare anything but black and white
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia has seen show cats in a new light thanks to the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest.
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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A heart for politics
Dr. John Melcher has been a fixture in the nation's capital since 1969 when the Montana veterinarian was first sworn
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AABP president wants association to be indispensable
Just as veterinarians try to be indispensable to clients, Dr. Glenn Rogers thinks the American Association of Bovine Practitioners should be…
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Plan for mandatory ID of livestock focus of congressional hearing
AVMA CEO W. Ron DeHaven appeared before the House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry to make a case for the National Animal Identification…
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The quirks of working with goats and sheep
Dr. Chris Duemler of Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center in Brodhead, Wisconsin, has always been fascinated with goats and finds
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Conserving habitats, ecosystems everywhere key to saving wildlife
The romantic vision of habitat and ecosystem conservation is rather different from the reality.
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AVMA advocates against prescription mandate bill
In April, AVMA Board of Directors chair Dr. John de Jong testified before a House subcommittee about the Fairness to Pet Owners Act (HR 3174/S 1200),
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USAHA wants more work on federal programs, rules
USAHA asks federal authorities to invest more to guard against livestock diseases and let veterinarians transport and use controlled