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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
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Board appoints liaisons
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Sept. 4-5, appointed liaisons to represent the AVMA
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
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The votes are in
In Denver, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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AVMA accolades
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Denver, the AVMA conferred awards on a number of individuals
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Registry for veterinary clinical trials being considered
The AVMA is set to study the feasibility of creating a national online registry for veterinary clinical trials.
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs
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AVMA presidential candidates, in their own words
This July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect either Dr. Larry G. Dee or Dr. Joseph H. Kinnarney as next in line for the AVMA presidency
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Leaving AVMA to lead examination board
Dr. Heather Case left the AVMA in late June to become executive director of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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Board recognizes new specialties, condemns horse tripping
At the April meeting of the AVMA Executive Board, two new veterinary specialties were granted provisional recognition
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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For Cohn, relevance of AVMA and profession is front-and-center
Incoming president shares his concerns and hopes
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Giving back
Serving as a volunteer member of an AVMA council, committee, or other entity is a way of giving back to the veterinary profession and offers many…
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Veterinarians’ roles in disaster response increasing
Colorado National Guard helicopters carried about 1,700 people and 800 pets from two communities that had become isolated as floodwaters wiped out…
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Learning the ropes
Student AVMA President Ricci A. Karkula is a third-year student at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
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Three in a row for AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator
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The next AVMA vice president
In addition to choosing a president-elect, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new vice president during its regular annual session this July in…
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A practitioner, through and through
Dr. Clark K. Fobian spoke about how serving as the Association’s top officer has shaped his view of the AVMA and the veterinary profession
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SAVMA sees chapter program further bolstered
Member benefits were discussed by the Student AVMA House of Delegates during the AVMA Annual Convention in Denver
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A horse industry’s change of heart
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act strengthens the Horse Protection Act and bans the use of action devices and improves enforcement by the USDA.
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention