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AVMA champions One Health legislation in Congress
Veterinarians in Congress have introduced innovative legislation to promote the concept of One Health. AVMA is leading the charge to build support for…
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More pets, more debt?
Study looks at link between propensity for taking in animals, financial decision-making
Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
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Dunham appointed to National Academies board
The board is the major program unit of the National Academies responsible for organizing and overseeing studies on agriculture, forestry, fisheries,…
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AAVMC offers guidelines on service dogs at teaching hospitals
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has created a series of guidelines on how service dogs should be handled in veterinary…
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Consortium awarded $85M for one-health workforce project
A consortium led by the University of California-Davis One Health Institute has been awarded up to $85 million over five years from the U.S. Agency…
Nutrition matters
Regular nutritional assessment and counseling can be vital in preventive pet health care, but it’s often overlooked or skipped during veterinary…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
Join the Student AVMA (SAVMA)
SAVMA membership supports you in your day-to-day life as a veterinary student with benefits that enhance your opportunities for success. Join SAVMA’s…
Rabies
Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year. These AVMA resources help veterinarians educate pet owners…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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Banfield executive talks programs, policy, and practice
JAVMA News caught up with Dr. Molly McAllister, Banfield Pet Hospital chief medical officer, to discuss her new role and new offerings at Banfield,…
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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UNDER REVIEWFeral swine
The AVMA supports scientifically based regulation and/or legislation related to feral swine.
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UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
Volunteering with the AVMA
AVMA members are the driving force behind all of the AVMA’s work. See how you can get involved to have a direct impact on AVMA strategy and…
Veterinarians and public health
In addition to caring for animals, veterinarians are critical to public health. We contribute to medical discovery, protect people and animals from…
Allied veterinary groups
Connect with allied veterinary associations represented in the AVMA House of Delegates.
Disaster preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…
Veterinary faculty resources
AVMA is proud to count veterinary educators among our members. We provide tools and resources that empower faculty, support veterinary education, and…
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Nominations open for 2020 AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards for 2020.
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AVMA Vice President 2.0
Dr. Grace Bransford’s second year as AVMA vice president will look a lot different than the first. The AVMA Board of Directors in July voted to make…
International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…