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Protecting service members from long-term harm
Dr. R. Craig Postlewaite has been working to identify hazards that could cause long-term harm to military members deployed outside the U.S.
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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
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Universities partner to educate Alaska students
Some college students in Alaska will be able to complete two years of veterinary education in their home state starting in fall 2015.
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NAVC grows its brand
The North American Veterinary Community hosted its annual conference Jan. 18-22 in Orlando, Fla. The NAVC debuted Vetfolio there.
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Croney chosen to head Purdue animal welfare center
Candace Croney, PhD, began overseeing the university’s new Center for Animal Welfare Science this February when it opened.
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Partnership promotes veterinary careers in public and corporate practice
Partnership promotes veterinary careers in public and corporate practice
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
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Viral Threats
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, said the world is ill-prepared for a sustained pandemic, and a severe one could kill tens of millions of people.
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs
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Learning the ropes
Student AVMA President Ricci A. Karkula is a third-year student at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
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Cat transmits TB to humans in UK
Two United Kingdom residents developed tuberculosis after contact with a domesticated cat infected with Mycobacterium bovis
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Willingham chosen to lead new Ross One Health Center
At our One Health Center, we plan to study (zoonotic) diseases to understand how different infectious agents affect people’s health
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Women’s leadership group goes to school
The Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative has established its first three student chapters
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Externships abroad a draw for some students
According to the AVMA Student Externship Locator, 21 externships are listed in the international category
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National Academies of Practice accepts 17 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held a forum on “One Team—One Health”…
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CDC confers Steele award on Buttke
Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Buttke (Cornell ‘09) received the 2014 James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award
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The next AVMA vice president
In addition to choosing a president-elect, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new vice president during its regular annual session this July in…
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Leaving AVMA to lead examination board
Dr. Heather Case left the AVMA in late June to become executive director of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
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For Cohn, relevance of AVMA and profession is front-and-center
Incoming president shares his concerns and hopes
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AVMA accolades
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Denver, the AVMA conferred awards on a number of individuals
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The votes are in
In Denver, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.