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March webinars: Spotlight on public and economic health
Veterinarians are involved in a broad spectrum of industries, disciplines, and specialties that make up veterinary medicine: private and corporate…
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Public beliefs―right or wrong―have big implications
Finding common ground with stakeholders, providing dispassionate and factual information, and taking appropriate action is
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Connecting animal and human health
The Animal Health Institute and CQ-Roll Call Group hosted a forum April 27 in Washington, D.C., meant to raise awareness about the
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PRRS elimination, public education are goals for new AASV president
Dr. Paul D. Ruen said improving the health and well-being of pigs will always be swine veterinarians' top objective.
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Endangered sea otters threatened by toxic algae
Veterinarian documents first freshwater toxin poisoning of a marine mammal
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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Turning research into results
Speakers at the Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare, hosted by the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical…
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
Human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is beneficial to the mental, physical, and social health of people and animals. Veterinarians play an important role in…
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The AlignCare starting line
The subsidized veterinary care system AlignCare, out of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is preparing to…
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Latin America's welfare issues prevalent yet ignored
Animal welfare is an emerging topic in Latin America because of its impact on animal health, international trade, economic viability, and consumer…
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Initiative moves one-health model AHEAD
The Wildlife Conservation Society was the catalyst behind a new initiative that calls for a more holistic approach to health and conservation…
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3 AVMA award recipients announced
Three people who have made important contributions to animal welfare, human-animal interaction, and veterinary medicine will be honored together at…
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MUMS office established; FDA requests input
The new office is now requesting comment on the implementation of the MUMS Animal Health Act, which became law Aug. 2, 2004.
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APHIS revises investigative and enforcement website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in April announced a new online format designed to provide…
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Veterinary scientist advocates for endangered whales
Dr. Michael Moore has spent his career publicizing how human activities are harming whales and other marine mammals that would otherwise remain hidden…
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Army Veterinary Corps gets new leader
Col. Steven Greiner will serve as the next chief of the Army Veterinary Corps.
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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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Animal Care faulted for lax oversight of problem dog breeders
New legislation aims to strengthen regulations, close Internet loophole
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AVMA calls on members to celebrate profession's history
The AVMA Executive Board has submitted a resolution to the House of Delegates in recognition of World Veterinary Year in 2011.
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AVMA Board approves WVA Congress bid
The AVMA Board of Directors voted to approve submitting a letter of intent to host the 2022 World Veterinary Association Congress.
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Unwanted horse educational materials released
Hoping to alleviate the unwanted horse problem, equine industry groups have put out new information on how owners,
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Animal welfare specialty up for consideration
The question of veterinarians' role in animal welfare comes up often in discussion. After all, three phrases in the veterinary oath