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Morris funds research on upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats
Upper respiratory tract infection is a leading cause of illness and euthanasia for cats in animal shelters.
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Applications sought for student scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in keeping with one of its primary goals of student enhancement, is seeking
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25 scholarships handed out by AVMF
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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New Mizzou clinic affords greater access to care
The University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine plans to open a cancer care facility in Wentzville,
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Veterinary profession, animal welfare ethics evolve together
The question of treating animals humanely isn't simply a theoretical exercise for Dr. Gary J. Patronek.
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California pilot program aims to improve emergency animal rescue, care
A five-year, four-county pilot program by the University of California-Davis could help develop a statewide network of emergency animal rescue and…
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AVMA recognizes contributions to veterinary profession
Annual awards highlight veterinarians and nonveterinarians whose work has made an impact
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AVMA names 20/20 Vision Commission
A group of individuals from diverse backgrounds have been appointed to the AVMA 20/20 Vision Commission, which is charged with creating a vision for…
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AVMA convenes leadership conference in Chicago
Several hundred leaders of the veterinary profession braved the snow and frigid Midwest temperatures to attend the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Feline practitioners handle complexities of cats
AAFP's fall conference and other offerings address cats' health and welfare
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Conference attendees do good while earning credits
The North American Veterinary Conference offered something more than continuing education this year—humanitarian aid.
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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is intersecting with the…
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MSU veterinary college ends nonsurvival surgeries
Starting this fall, Michigan State University veterinary students beginning their surgical education will no longer train on dogs euthanized at the…
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Veterinarians vital to disaster relief efforts
In times of mass human casualties following catastrophic natural or man-made disasters, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session in Atlanta
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Castration clinics fight unwanted horse problem
Equine veterinarians concerned with the situation are attempting new efforts to control the horse population in the United States.
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AVMA lands in the Peach Tree State
Veterinary professionals gathered in Atlanta for the 147th AVMA Annual Convention July 31-Aug. 3.
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AAFP and AAHA release Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association are releasing the new AAFP/AAHA
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AVMA legislative agenda expands
The AVMA is weighing in on several bills Congress is considering, including legislation affecting small businesses, wildlife, and animal welfare.