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Wild mustangs get special care from Special Forces
Army Special Forces veterinarians treat a constantly changing and growing number of species.
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Special pesticide formulations
Veterinary use, production, and dispensation of pesticides are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency
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Poultry to get special attention
Executive Board coverage Poultry to get special attention References to poultry have been…
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Special achievements honored by the profession
Ten individuals devoted to advancing the care of animals received awards at a special ceremony during the AVMA General Session, July 22 in Salt Lake…
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Lands' End announces special deals
Lands' End will offer AVMA members free shipping through April 30. Members also qualify for discounts on large orders, whether the order is one…
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Special election announced for AVMA Board vacancy
The AVMA is accepting nominations through July 21 for an unexpired term representing District III on the Board of Directors.
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Vermont's high court considers pets' special value
Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship
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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
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Iowa Center for Food Security and Public Health receives special designation
The Specialty Centers for Public Health Preparedness Program is a national effort focused on improving the capacity of front-line
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California dog owner awarded $39,000 in veterinary malpractice suit
Jurors find dog's special value far exceeds $10 market value An Orange County
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Texas court says pet dog has sentimental value
An appellate court ruled that dogs have special value that should be protected and that dog owners should be able to recover sentimental or intrinsic…
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Science, engineering fair award increased
The Executive Board approved an increase in funding of the AVMA Special Awards presented at the Intel International
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AVMA creates new staff position
The Executive Board approved the creation of a new staff position: Director of Special Events.
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Three veterinary technician specialties added
Credentialed technicians now have three more specialization options, as recently announced by the National Association of
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What you've told us...
Results of the 2002 AVMA Member Needs Assessment Survey are summarized in the special news report
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AVMA conference draws veterinary leaders to Windy City
With some 430 attendees, the 2007 annual AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference was the highest attended VLC to date.
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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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Changes on the horizon for National Veterinary Accreditation Program
Veterinarians seeking accreditation through the NVAP and those wishing to remain accredited will have to complete ongoing supplemental education…
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Acupuncture specialty petition denied
AVMA leaders have denied a petition from an organization that wants to develop an acupuncture specialization.
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Vogel honored by FDA
Dr. Lyle P. Vogel, director of the Scientific Activities Division at the AVMA, received the FDA Commissioner's Special Citation in June.
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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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Amended, restated Bylaws adopted
Several years of collaborative work culminated in an affirmative vote by the House of Delegates July 15 in Honolulu approving the new Amended and…
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Morris Animal Foundation calls for pre-proposals
The Morris Animal Foundation is calling for pre-proposals for 2001 for funding of companion animal and wildlife/special species studies
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Challenges immense for infectious disease research in large animals
The challenges of using mice for infectious disease research are minor when compared with studies involving large animals.
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AVMA sponsors student activities
Veterinary students remain a special priority for the AVMA, even at a time of fiscal restraint.