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Exotic Companion Mammal specialty receives recognition
The new Exotic Companion Mammal specialty practice area received provisional recognition from the AVMA, following review by the AVMA American Board of…
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Report summarizes new state laws and regulations in 2007
State governments adopted or considered a variety of measures during 2007 in areas that affect veterinarians—such as animal
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FARAD funding: the long and the short of it
On the heels of a year without funding, the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank began 2008 with funding for the short term and prospects for the…
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Hand washing key disease prevention measure not always practiced
Hand washing is a simple yet important component in preventing illness that often goes overlooked.
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AVMA Answers: Disaster Response
Why is there a new Veterinary Medical Assistance Team and how will it function?
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AVMA director is first American veterinarian credentialed in animal welfare
The AVMA's Dr. Gail C. Golab enjoys the distinction of being the only American member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists certified in…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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Moving beyond unintentional intolerance
Several years ago, Steve L. Robbins, PhD, coined the term "unintentional intolerance" to define biases of which people are unaware. Dr. Robbins was…
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Committee's purpose revisited
posted May 15, 2008 The Executive Board in April disapproved contrasting…
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Pediatrics article says veterinarians influence children's health
Exotic pets pose risks to young children's health, but veterinarians can help parents improve safety
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Board acts on aquatic medicine-related proposals
Changes to the charge of the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee were approved by the Executive Board along with an extensively revised policy…
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AAVMC trying to increase appeal of veterinary medicine to minority students
Greenhill is trying to make a diverse population interested in a field where, according to the 2000 U.S. census, 92.4 percent of veterinary…
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Affiliated groups meet in New Orleans
Thirty-nine allied or other veterinary-related organizations and all of the 30 alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year at the…
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AVMA cautions against indiscriminate broad bans on livestock antimicrobials
The increase in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens—especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has Congress searching for a remedy to a…
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PEER outreach teaches veterinarian and students
What is novel are the programs and materials offered at the national, state, and college levels to make math and science—and the veterinary profession…
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Take a seat at the table
One of the strengths of the AVMA is the extent to which its members can influence the direction of the organization.
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Board acts on environmental policies
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the Policy on Veterinary Wastes in an effort to head off possible federal regulations of how veterinary…
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ProHeart 6 returns to U.S. market on limited basis
The Food and Drug Administration announced June 5 the limited reintroduction of ProHeart 6 to the U.S. veterinary market.
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The silent killer
Stroke is the third leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability.