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AVMA supports new horse protections
The AVMA Executive Board has approved positions on legislation from the recent 112th Congress that are expected to be reintroduced during the
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Committee continues work of Vet2011
The events related to Vet2011 were developed to celebrate the profession’s 250th anniversary.
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New policy addresses FMD outbreak scenario
As a proactive move, the AVMA Executive Board approved a new policy during its Nov. 15-17, 2012, meeting that will be sent to the federal government…
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One Health Commission reaches out
The One Health Commission has begun inviting individuals and corporations to become members, along with institutions, and is expanding efforts to…
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Auxiliary seeks entries for National Pet Week contests
The Auxiliary to the AVMA is seeking entries for its annual poster and creative writing contests to generate promotional
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Policy outlining AVMA research priorities revamped
The AVMA has revised its policy on research priorities, making the document more succinct, current, and in line with the Association’s pursuits.
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Canine brucellosis policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on canine brucellosis:
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Board appoints liaisons, representatives to committees
The AVMA Executive Board, meeting Nov. 15-17, 2012, at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., named the following individuals
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Times change, mission remains the same
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) marks 50 years of supporting the medical care and well-being of animals in 2013.
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Leadership comes full circle
For AVMA President Douglas G. Aspros, hailing from the same state as the birthplace of the AVMA is a happy coincidence.
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Lots in store for AVMA Sesquicentennial
The AVMA is turning 150 this year and is ready to party.
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Bringing veterinary medicine to the fore
Dr. Alexandre Francois Liautard, the father of the American veterinary profession, almost single-handedly transformed the uneducated,
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Sandy takes its toll
Hurricane Sandy—the largest Atlantic one on record—collided with other storm fronts on Oct. 29 to form a superstorm that brought severe
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Mississippi veterinary college to further study Gulf
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine will work more closely with a local research institution to study
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Congressional fellows’ appointments announced
The AVMA announced in October the placements of the Association’s three 2012-2013 Congressional Science Fellows.
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The CDC for wildlife
Established in 1975, the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center is at the forefront of wildlife health research for
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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium
Event: 18th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, Sept. 8-12, San Antonio
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Voters send two veterinarians to Congress
Two veterinarians will be serving in the U.S. House of Representatives come Jan. 3.
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One-health initiative takes off at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University recently identified one health as one of its “prominent grand challenges,” according to an Oct. 13 TAMU press release.
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Production practices not justified by productivity
Dr. Jennifer Walker said public trust in farmers can be supported by, but not based on, science and economics.
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Border showdown
Conversations continue at the Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service between executive management and the veterinarians…
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Sesquicentennial summit to feature veterinary students
Veterinary students have a unique opportunity to vie for a chance at not only winning scholarship money but also being a
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.