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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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January webinar: Lean veterinary practice management
With the start of a new year, there’s no better time to reflect on your business and consider if there are things you can do to improve the way you…
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AVMA gives practitioners a voice in global meeting on antimicrobial resistance
A delegation led by the FDA is representing the United States in global discussions about antimicrobial resistance this week in South Korea, and the…
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PrimeBee, a vaccination method for honeybees and other pollinators, could protect the insects from bacterial diseases that can cause disastrous hive…
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Another ballot initiative increases housing size for farm animals
As consumers demand to know more about the origin of their foods, the trend toward less-restrictive housing for farm animals has accelerated in recent…
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Proposal would increase member dues in 2020
The AVMA is looking to increase member dues so that it can continue providing and expanding services even as the cost of doing business continues to…
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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
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Congratulations, Veterinary Leadership Conference scholarship winners
When hundreds of veterinarians converge next month for the AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), 15 rising leaders will join them as…
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Global veterinary profession teams up against antimicrobial resistance
Joint statement outlines steps to support stewardship Antimicrobial resistance doesn’t recognize borders, and efforts to combat it need to cross…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association endorse this statement on continuous monitoring of…
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December webinars: Ways to help your community
This blog was updated 12/10/2018 to reflect changes made to the webinar "Caring for Pets of the Sick and Elderly: Leadership in your Community".…
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Colorado State University recently released a study touting the use of the GonaCon-Equine immunocontraceptive vaccine as a
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Lowering hurdles of licenses
Government and veterinary leaders are trying to make it easier for professionals to keep working when they change states.
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The heated topic of raw milk
Unpasteurized milk has found a niche, with devoted followers hyping its taste and purported health benefits.
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Board meeting update: AVMA growth, focus on member value and exciting plans ahead
By: Dr. Gary Brown, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. John de Jong, AVMA President; Dr. Sandra Faeh, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin,…
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: New and updated resources for veterinarians
Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are critical tools to fight disease in both animals and people. Because veterinarians work at the intersection of…
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What do the election results mean for veterinarians?
Last night, Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Republicans maintained control of the U.S. Senate. As with any change of…
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AVMA fellows begin work in congressional offices
Congratulations to AVMA’s 2018-2019 congressional fellows, who have been placed in full-time staff positions in congressional offices and already are…
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U.S. watches, prepares for African swine fever
A disease deadly to pigs has spread to at least 29 locations in China.
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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What's in a name?
Two years ago, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America formed the Veterinary Nurse Initiative coalition.