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Students stage successful SAVMA Symposium
Georgia veterinary college hosts educational, collegial event
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COVID-19 update emailed to AVMA members
AVMA is committed to provide useful guidance and reliable, factual information to help the veterinary community, veterinary practices, clients and…
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Nation enters third year of historic HPAI epizootic
The ongoing outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus seen throughout the world is unlike previous HPAI outbreaks in terms of…
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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is starting to require negative tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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Editing Animals
Recent gene-editing technologies are being used to create mice that model human genetic diseases, Holstein cattle lacking horns, and current research…
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Finding calm amid the chaos
The stigma associated with mental illness often prevents veterinarians from discussing the topic, let alone seeking help
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In Short
The AVMF gives $10,000 to Nebraska VMA for flood relief, PetSmart Charities is offering grants to improve access to care, and more
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2018 AVMA Convention
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) elected several new volunteer leaders during the 2018 AVMA Convention, including Dr. Grace Bransford as AVMA’s new…
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Drug-resistant bacteria hurt more people than previously reported
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria sicken more people than previously reported, although improved infection controls are reducing deaths, according to a…
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Are you passionate about communication? Become a wellbeing educator
AVMA's new Train the Trainer program teaches participants how to bring critical communication skills to their organization. Learn strategies to…
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Alleviating veterinary shortages: Efforts reintroduced in Senate
The VMLRP Enhancement Act would enable more veterinarians to receive student loan relief, and help increase access to rural veterinary care.
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Arizona program hopes to start in fall 2020
The University of Arizona’s planned Marley Foundation College of Veterinary Medicine has appointed Dr. David Besselsen as interim dean.
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CDC: Rabies transmitted through organ donation
The CDC confirmed diagnoses of rabies in three organ recipients and their common donor
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A long road - January 15, 2004
A long road Army veterinarians provide humanitarian aid, rebuild infrastructure in Iraq and Afghanistan …
Plague
Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
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Air, water, land, light: all affect cattle - December 15, 2002
Environment was a prominent program theme at the 2002 AABP conference in September in Madison, Wis.
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Robertson honored for achievements in microbiology
The 95th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Dec. 7-9, 2014, in Chicago honored Donald C. Robertson, PhD
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
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USDA ends BSE investigation; experts call for more safeguards
The Department of Agriculture ended its investigation of the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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Board acts on ECFVG, research, other proposals
Board acts on ECFVG, research, other proposals
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WesternU receives full accreditation; decision made on UNAM
The newest veterinary college in the United States was approved for full accreditation March 2 during the AVMA Council on Education spring meeting in…