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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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Proposed law would let more veterinarians participate in VMLRP
Legislation that would help increase rural access to veterinary care has been reintroduced in Congress. The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would help…
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Advocacy update: Illicit xylazine, retirement saving, and budget wins
What's happening in Washington, D.C., that affects you? The AVMA's Capitol Hill update outlines some of the most recent developments.
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Massachusetts veterinarian to make her mark as congressional fellow
Dr. Mariah Lancaster, a 2017 graduate of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the AVMA's next congressional fellow…
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AVMA backing helps reignite push for stronger dog import standards
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would strengthen importation standards to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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Meet AVMA’s next congressional fellow
Dr. Jacob Merryman’s wide-ranging experience includes work in exotic medicine, public policy, and beyond. As an AVMA fellow, he’ll use his veterinary…
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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What’s happening on Capitol Hill: Advocacy update
Legislation backed by the AVMA would strengthen dog importation requirements, add resources to monitor the health of dogs entering the United States,…
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Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx
By June 2023, all medically important antibiotics will require veterinary oversight to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for…
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Dog importation bill would better protect animals and people
AVMA worked with lawmakers to get the Healthy Dog Importation Act reintroduced in Congress. The legislation would reduce the spread of dangerous…
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Alleviating veterinary shortages: Efforts reintroduced in Senate
The VMLRP Enhancement Act would enable more veterinarians to receive student loan relief, and help increase access to rural veterinary care.
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CDC temporarily suspends dog import from nations at high rabies risk
The announcement is an effort to ensure the health and safety of dogs imported into the U.S. and to protect public health. The temporary suspension…
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Push to address student debt, veterinary shortages is renewed
With sustained advocacy from the AVMA, Congress has reintroduced legislation that would help address student debt and rural veterinary shortages.
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Veterinarians as COVID-19 vaccinators: What you need to know
The federal government's plans to expand the pool of qualified personnel eligible to administer vaccines will include veterinarians and veterinary…
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COVID relief and spending bill addresses veterinary priorities
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2021.…
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New law benefits military working dogs, pets
AVMA helped secure the federal law, which will improve the health and welfare of military working dogs and promote responsible dog ownership on…
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DOT issues final rule on air travel with service animals
Strong veterinary influence is apparent in the new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation related to transporting service and emotional…
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Veterinarians succeed in federal and state elections
Eleven veterinarians were elected to federal and state offices around the nation on November 3. They’ll bring a unique veterinary perspective as they…
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USDA seeks to identify veterinary shortage areas
Until November 9, 2020, state animal health officials can submit nominations for areas to be designated as USDA veterinary shortage areas. Designated…
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Capitol Hill briefing raises One Health awareness
More than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers and staff attended an AVMA-hosted educational briefing on a new biosafety facility that will study important…
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…
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AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance
Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in our formal…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Veterinarian-sponsored dog importation bill introduced in Congress
This week, the Healthy Dog Importation Act was introduced in Congress to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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HEROES stimulus legislation introduced in House
On May 12, the House Majority released a COVID-19 stimulus package called the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act,” or the…