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In Short - Feb. 15, 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found in Canada and the U.S., a resource offers advice on global veterinary careers, a meeting report from…
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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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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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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…
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New AVMA president commits to member wellness
Dr. Tom Meyer told the AVMA House of Delegates this past August that, as 2016-2017 AVMA president, he will ensure that the Association continues to be…
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Wellness as an everyday affair
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ fourth annual Veterinary Health and Wellness Summit focused on a challenging question: How…
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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…
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
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Historic hospitals
The long histories of Pomeroy’s Animal Hospital, Coffee Memorial Animal Clinic, and Merrick Animal Hospital encapsulate the ongoing
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Theft, vandalism, and break-ins: How veterinary clinics can protect against security breaches
AVMA News spoke with three experts about the common security risks that veterinary clinics face and how to prevent them from happening in the first…
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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…
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Testing delays put graduates in limbo
Veterinary graduates who did not initially pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination or waited to take the examination until April are…
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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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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Prioritizing well-being at the institutional level
Self-care can only do so much for individuals in a toxic environment
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Solving today’s workforce challenges to ensure a bright future
Veterinary workforce issues didn’t start with the pandemic, but COVID’s disruption added to them, and the resulting burdens have put unnecessary…
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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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Leadership development programs offer advantages in and out of the clinic
Leadership development programs can help veterinarians in their personal and professional lives. AVMA News spoke with some of the people who have…
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Young veterinarians bring unique perspective to ownership
Recent graduates who become practice owners could bring innovative ideas to a changing industry.
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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 economist advises caution during economic uncertainty
Matthew J. Salois, PhD, director of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division, sees signs of a continuing recession and recommends that veterinarians…
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…