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AVMA notes staff achievements
Three AVMA staff veterinarians are being acknowledged for their professional achievements.
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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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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Veterinary training served top-ranking military officer well
The highest-ranked Air Force veterinarian will retire after more than 27 years of distinguished service.
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H1N1 strain in humans causes concerns over animal impacts
Animal health authorities have been investigating the novel H1N1 influenza virus, which sickened thousands of people worldwide,
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Case picked to head AVMA Scientific Activities Division
Dr. Heather Case was named director of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division in September.
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World Veterinary Day, award will focus on livestock theme in 2009
World Veterinary Day, the last Saturday of April, is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of veterinarians to
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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.
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Henderson joins Scientific Activities Division
Dr. Kristi Henderson joined the AVMA staff in May as an assistant director in the Scientific Activities Division.
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Zoo veterinarians win a seat on House Advisory Panel
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is the newest member of the Advisory Panel to the AVMA House of Delegates.
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HOD revises antimicrobials in livestock feeds policy
Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened…
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FDA backs legislation to restrict antimicrobial use
Deputy commissioner says growth-promoting use should be phased out
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Proposals push for more veterinarians for slaughter inspection, disease response
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians has proposed resolutions to the AVMA House of Delegates that would urge the Department of…
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AVMA's champion for global veterinary medicine
For the past three years, Dr. RenĂ© Carlson has been president of the World Veterinary Association, the internationally recognized voice of global…
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White House developing policy on waters, coasts
Federal authorities are working on a broad stewardship plan for oceans, U.S. coasts, and the Great Lakes.
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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Veterinary technicians in the spotlight
Veterinary technicians do a lot of hard work behind the scenes, so this year's National Veterinary Technician Week seeks to promote all
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House fills council, HAC seats
In Indianapolis, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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AVMA launches video messages from its CEO
The AVMA has begun presenting video interviews with AVMA CEO W. Ron DeHaven speaking about issues, current events, and news
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, meeting April 7 at Association headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, named the following individuals to the entities…
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Threatening drug resistance gene found on swine farm
Environmental samples from a U.S. swine farm contained several species of Enterobacteriaceae with carbapenem resistance genes that could be…