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Congressman sees need for more zoo and wildlife veterinarians
The House of Representatives has taken up legislation to increase the number of veterinarians specially trained in the care and conservation of wild…
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Walters retires after AVMA communications career
Michael Walters, AVMA special events coordinator, retired March 19 after a 37-year career with the Association.
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USDA to restructure accreditation program, require renewal
Veterinarians who want to keep their government accreditation will need to apply under one of two newly created accreditation
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AKC Canine Health Foundation solicits research proposals
The American Kennel Club's Canine Health Foundation seeks pre-proposals for research on canine health. The submission deadline
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GHLIT addresses female veterinarians' reproductive health
The steady climb in the number of female veterinarians has generated increased awareness of the unique health issues confronting women in the field of…
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Anesthesiologists update monitoring recommendations
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists has updated its guidelines for monitoring anesthetized veterinary patients.
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Senate passes World Veterinary Year resolution
The Senate passed a resolution Sept. 23 marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Number of wildlife affected by oil spill grows
As of July 12, 1,789 birds, 457 sea turtles, and 59 marine mammals had been found dead along the Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and
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Weigh in on AVMA animal welfare policies
A new online tool gives AVMA members an opportunity to provide direct input that will help shape the Association's animal
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USDA accreditation remains valid for now
Veterinarians accredited through the older model of the National Veterinary Accreditation Program can continue to
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USDA may reach 60,000 accredited veterinarians in new NVAP
Veterinarians who haven't signed up with the Department of Agriculture's revised accreditation program by early August can expect to see their…
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Organizations work to assist animals in Haiti following earthquake
Relief for the animals and animal owners of Haiti after the recent devastating earthquake is coming from U.S. and international organizations that…
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Western unveils new branding identity
The 82nd Annual Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Vegas, attracted some 13,000 attendees, including more than 6,000 veterinarians…
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Calling all artists
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine will hold its 24th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art next spring, and…
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Swine-use H1N1 vaccine approved under conditional license
A swine-use vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus is available under a conditional license granted in early December 2009.
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Enjoy Southern hospitality at the AVMA convention
The 147th AVMA Annual Convention will be held July 31-Aug. 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center, in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
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Amendment would grant COE vote to AAVMC member
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider one proposed amendment to the AVMA Bylaws during its 2010 regular annual session in Atlanta, July 29-30.
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Animal welfare specialty up for consideration
The question of veterinarians' role in animal welfare comes up often in discussion. After all, three phrases in the veterinary oath
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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WSU professor named to ambassadorship
A Washington State University faculty member known for his dedication to international veterinary medicine has been selected as a Fulbright…
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Florida pharmacy accused of illegal compounding
Federal authorities want to stop bulk animal drug compounding by a Florida company that produced a compound connected with the April 2009 deaths of 21…
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AVMA board passes balanced 2011 budget
The AVMA Executive Board has approved a $29.5 million budget for fiscal 2011 with a projected $1.7 million in excess revenue over expenses.