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AVMF, VPRF announce pharmacology research grant winners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF) selected two veterinary researchers as…
AVMF, VPRF announce 2022-2023 veterinary research grant recipients
The AVMF and the VPRF have selected two veterinary researchers as recipients of the organizations' 2022-2023 research grants.
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In Memory: Timothy Montgomery, dedicated AVMA volunteer leader, dies at 65
Dr. Timothy Montgomery, who served the AVMA in numerous roles, died May 11, 2023, at the age of 65. Dr. Montgomery owned and operated Dacula Animal…
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In Memory – May 25, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, May 25, 2023.
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WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…
Dr. Sheilah Robertson named winner of 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
In recognition of her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, service, advocacy and leadership within the…
Dr. Candace Croney receives prestigious 2023 AVMA Humane Award
The AVMA has awarded Candace Croney, PhD, with the 2023 AVMA Humane Award for her exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of animal…
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CRWAD recognizes research, researchers
The conference was dedicated to Dr. Norman F. Cheville of Ames, Iowa, dean emeritus of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Canine parvovirus treatment receives conditional approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody—Elanco's first monoclonal antibody…
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Catalyzing the field of canine comparative oncology, benefiting researchers far and wide
The Comparative Oncology Program at the National Institutes of Health has transformed canine comparative oncology since the program’s founding 20…
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MentorVet, AVMA partner to launch national platform for veterinary career mentorship
MentorVet Connect is a new partnership between the AVMA and MentorVet, a growing entity that uses evidence-based approaches to empower veterinary…
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Cultivating research on cancer in dogs, from clinical trials down to the molecular level
The Comparative Oncology Program at the National Institutes of Health, which promotes the study of cancer in dogs, manages the Comparative Oncology…
Biomedical research
People interact with animals in a variety of ways every day, from the loving companionship shared with our pets, to playing and competing together in…
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Teaching, research awards conferred by Zoetis
The 2022 Zoetis teaching and research awards were conferred upon teachers in recognition of their outstanding teaching abilities and upon researchers…
Council on Research
Composition. The Council on Research shall consist of ten voting members of the Association representing the following areas of veterinary medical
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Research in motion
The bat, illuminated by the student's headlamp, yielded to her light yet firm grip. It had already been weighed, had had its forearm and tibia…
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Map shows heartworm rates continue to increase in hot spots, new locations
According to the recently released 2022 American Heartworm Society (AHS) Heartworm Incidence Map, rates have continued to trend upward in both…
AVMA and MentorVet partner to launch innovative veterinary mentorship program
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has joined MentorVet to launch MentorVet Connect, a structured mentorship program that connects…
JAVMA news
Research resuming on campuses
Early this year, universities delayed the start of new research, reduced staffing in facilities, and added safety measures to ongoing studies. Now,…
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USDA starts highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine trials
In April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began testing the efficacy of four vaccines against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).…
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Emerging topics in nutrition: See latest research in JAVMA
Watch your mailbox for the December issue of JAVMA, which includes a special supplemental issue addressing emerging and practical topics in nutrition…
