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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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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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AVMA creates new staff position
The Executive Board approved the creation of a new staff position: Director of Special Events.
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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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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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EPA allows some veterinary use of restricted pesticides
Individuals applying pesticides classified by the EPA as restricted-use pesticides are required to undergo special training
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Web-based mentoring center launched
The AVMA launched a new, Web-based mentoring program designed to enhance personal and professional growth of AVMA members
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FDA guidance on antimicrobials aims to prevent resistance
Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health
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Military veterinarians engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Posted on April 15, 2003 They care for the working dogs that heighten security for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. They monitor the safety of the food and…
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization is accepting applications for 2004 grants
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Support for military veterinarians on AVMA agenda
Veterinarians serving in the U.S. military may have more pay incentives in the future if AVMA legislative efforts are successful.
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AVMA casting its net across Pacific Rim
The island paradise of Honolulu is still three years away for AVMA conventioneers, but already, the Association is trying to
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Specialty pay legislation to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine - September 1, 2003
Posted on August 15, 2003 AVMA is developing a coalition to seek bill's passage As the federal government has found it increasingly difficult to…
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Accreditation-related actions approved
The Executive Board approved funds for the production of an educational presentation on veterinary school/college accreditation.
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Obituaries
Posted on April 15, 2003 Memorial contributions to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are gratefully accepted. When making such…
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Despite high demand, laboratory animal veterinarians in short supply
Posted on September 15, 2003 Economic survey shows upward trend in specialists' salaries The mean income for laboratory animal veterinarians…
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Nominate an AVMA member for the Bustad Award
Individuals are invited to submit nominations for the annual Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian-of-the-Year Award.
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AVMA, heartworm society to meet in Philadelphia
The American Heartworm Society will hold its triennial meeting concurrent with the AVMA Annual Convention in Philadelphia
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Hill's provides impressive funding for future conventions
Hill's Pet Nutrition has stepped up to the plate and pledged major funding for future AVMA Annual Conventions
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Bustad award to be restructured
Since 1986, the AVMA, Delta Society, and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have co-sponsored the Bustad Companion Animal
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Nominate an AVMA member for Bustad Award
Individuals are invited to submit nominations for the annual Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian-of-the-Year Award
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Veterinary research sought on pathogenesis of infectious disease
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award program is interested in more proposals
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Partnership struck to promote Pet Wellness Month
The AVMA has tentatively approved partnering with Fort Dodge Animal Health on National Pet Wellness Month