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Chart of the month: New insights on student debt
The average debt-to-income ratio for 2024 veterinary graduates entering full-time employment was 1.4. What does that mean?
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How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?
In 2021, the AVMA and the VIN Foundation collaborated on a study to investigate the financial challenges faced by new graduate veterinarians,…
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Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Veterinary pathology
Dr. Heidi Pecoraro talks about her position as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North…
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Give them their flowers: Nominate a colleague by Jan. 22
Make a difference to someone who’s making a difference. Honor your colleagues with an AVMA Excellence Award nomination—submissions are due by Jan. 22.
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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health…
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Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force
Dr. Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting…
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 17, 2024
The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) held a virtual meeting on October 17. The AAFSPHV presented awards…
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Zoetis confers teaching, research awards for 2024
The 2024 Zoetis teaching and research awards were conferred upon teachers in recognition of their outstanding teaching abilities and upon researchers…
Complaints and comments regarding program quality
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) provides an opportunity for interested parties to submit written comments concerning college qualifications for…
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Officer election changes, dues increase among proposals going before HOD
The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues…
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Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills
The Fall 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, also known as AWJAC, recently brought together hundreds of competitors from across North America…
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In Memory – December 19, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 19, 2024
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Sheep and goat castration
Castration is a routine animal husbandry procedure used to avoid unwanted reproduction, prevent behavioral problems, and improve meat quality in sheep…
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Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,…
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Massachusetts VMA – November 3, 2024
The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.
2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
The Fall 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place recently at the University of…
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – October 23-26, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) held its annual meeting from October 23-26, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia.
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In Memory – December 5, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 5, 2024
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President’s Column: Join us at 2025 VLC
Will we see you at the Veterinary Leadership Conference in January? AVMA's president, Dr. Sandra Faeh, reveals her favorite part of this unique CE…
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Deadline extended: Engage your veterinary technicians
Is your practice interested in exploring ways to better engage your veterinary technicians’ full toolkit of skills? There’s still time to get in on a…
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Expand your view of ophthalmology
Veterinary ophthalmology is experiencing a revolution in diagnostic tools. The latest JAVMA supplemental issue will open your eyes to the latest…
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Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Rural veterinary medicine
Dr. Tera Rooney Barnhardt talks about her experiences as a private practice owner in southwest Kansas, specializing in the care of beef, dairy, and…
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Climate change and related sustainability issues
AVMA is committed to mitigation and adaptation efforts on climate change and related sustainability issues.
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Veterinary colleges build educational pipelines to food animal, rural medicine
The lack of veterinary services in parts of rural America and for food animal producers has prompted veterinary colleges to be more deliberate in…
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Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps
Col. Justin R. Schlanser is the new head of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, which cares for the military’s working animals and ensures a safe food…