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Veterinary priorities included in House, Senate farm bills
In June, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed their respective versions of the Farm Bill. AVMA has been working closely with…
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.
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AVMA Annual Convention spotlights one-health concept
The one-health concept was an overarching theme throughout the 144th AVMA Annual Convention
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Workforce study examining breadth and depth of profession
A comprehensive study of shortages within the veterinary profession is under way at the National Academies.
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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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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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UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
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Veterinarian remains a student of the legislative process
Dr. Sarah Babcock has provided expertise for Senate proceedings on international trade, nonprofit organizations, and tax reform as well
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USDA recruiting for slaughter inspection
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service posted flyers everywhere at AVMA Convention 2017, this past July in Indianapolis,…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Cats may be greater threat to wildlife than first thought
Study estimates free-roaming cats kill billions of birds and mammals in the US annually
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
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Army veterinarian is military's man with the plan
The Department of Defense established the U.S. Northern Command with the mission of homeland defense
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Epidemics investigated at Smithsonian exhibition
The public will get a better sense of the factors that contribute to infectious disease epidemics in a new exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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U.S. may get better BSE rating
An international health organization’s scientific commission found that the U.S. has negligible risk connected with bovine
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Saving the sight of service dogs
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and Pet Health Systems are launching the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam event the week of May…
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USDA begins process to identify veterinary shortage areas
State animal health officials have until November 8, 2021, to submit nominations for locations to be designated as USDA veterinary shortage areas in…
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In Short
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant totaling nearly $2 million to X.J. Meng, MD, PhD, a professor of molecular virology at…
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In Short
Health authorities in the U.S. and U.K. are calling for research on pollution from antimicrobials and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and fungi.
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What veterinarians need to know about the opioid epidemic
The epidemic of opioid abuse gripping the nation affects not only professionals in human health but also veterinarians.
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Veterinarians key to bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
Veterinarians are essential to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
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AVMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use
VMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use