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UNDER REVIEWVeterinary opportunities in CDC public health training programs
The AVMA encourages the CDC to continue to provide opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students in CDC’s public health training programs.…
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UNDER REVIEWEnvironmental responsibility is a One Health issue
The AVMA supports environmental responsibility, including these specific measures.
Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues advises on environmental issues that may impact animal health, public health, ecosystem health, and the…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the roles of veterinarians in promoting animal welfare
The AVMA, FVE, and CVMA recognize that sentient animals are capable of experiencing positive physical and emotional states (or feelings), including…
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Visions of the future
More than two centuries later and veterinary medicine is still trying to live up to its potential.
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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A study in contrasts
The National Research Council released its study of the veterinary profession for the National Academy of Sciences on May 30.
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Strategy and action
AVMA board actions reflect long-term goals Dr. Joseph Kinnarney (right), District III representative Executive Board…
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report
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AAHA president discusses economics, students
The American Animal Hospital Association needs to help practices be successful in a challenging and fluid economy, said Dr. Mark Russak, the new AAHA…
Send unused journals, textbooks, and supplies abroad
If your veterinary clinic is crammed with unused textbooks, journals, instruments, equipment, and supplies, consider donating them where they are…
Definitions: What is waste?
It may seem easy – waste is everything that no longer has a use or purpose and needs to be disposed of, right?