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A look at la medicina veterinaria Cubana
The island republic of Cuba has more than 6,800 veterinarians, consisting of an equal ratio of male to female.
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Apply now for school, summer research scholarships
The application period is open for two beneficial programs for veterinary students.
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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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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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Let's talk about pot
California has become the first state in the nation to allow veterinarians to legally talk with clients about cannabis as a treatment option for pets.
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Diesch wins agriculture prize
Dr. Stanley Diesch (Minnesota ‘56) recently became only the third veterinarian to win the Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture.
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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…
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Tramadol becomes controlled substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration has designated tramadol as a controlled substance
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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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Antimicrobial sales rise despite pending changes
Agreements between federal regulators and pharmaceutical companies are expected to reduce antimicrobial use in agriculture by the end of this year.
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A day in the life of an emergency veterinary clinic
JAVMA News shadowed veterinarians and other staff members at Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, Iowa, to get a feel for how they’re getting by…
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FDA wants species-level antimicrobial data
A proposal published in May would require drug companies to provide federal authorities estimated volumes of antimicrobials sold for use in each food…
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Researchers create, evaluate prion-free cattle
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has announced initial results of research involving
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AVMA members, staff to study global activities
The proposals are the product of debates in the AVMA House of Delegates over the Association's role in international activities and the impact of the…
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
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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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AVMA president wants to hear from you
Dr. Douglas Kratt, AVMA president, hosted a virtual chat on Oct. 28, answering questions about everything from how he’s keeping productive at his…
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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Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
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AVMA applauds gains in Farm Bill
$1 trillion legislation authorizes several veterinary research and food safety programs
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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…
Compounding from bulk drug substances
Learn about GFI #256, which clarifies the circumstances under which FDA does not intend to pursue enforcement action for compounding animal drugs from…
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USDA awards $2.8M in 2021 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in November that it had awarded $2.8 million in…