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A special place in Mississippi
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine created a nonprofit to develop and manage two private specialty clinics that would…
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Guidance addresses relocation of dogs, cats for adoption
The AVMA has released a new publication, “Relocation of Dogs and Cats for Adoption: Best Practices
Basic Timeline for Interstate and International Travel with Animals
To help you stay organized, here is a brief list of some of your responsibilities regarding interstate and international travel with animals.
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Gift to fund new Purdue equine center
A $2.7 million gift from Centaur Gaming will help Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine build the Centaur Regional Equine
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Committee seeks autonomy in accrediting veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education seeks to gain more autonomy via an AVMA Bylaws amendment
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Carriage horses may be ousted in 2 cities
Leaders of two major U.S. cities have announced their intentions to phase out horse-drawn carriages.
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Ads promote value of regular veterinary visits
The Partners for Healthy Pets advertising campaign that began in late 2013 is continuing throughout 2014 to promote annual veterinary visits for cats…
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Willingham chosen to lead new Ross One Health Center
At our One Health Center, we plan to study (zoonotic) diseases to understand how different infectious agents affect people’s health
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Novel poxvirus discovered in sea otters
An examination of unusual lesions on two sea otter pups has led researchers to identify a previously unknown poxvirus.
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AVMA pushes for enhancement act passage by year’s end
The AVMA has hired a lobbying firm to see Congress pass bipartisan legislation eliminating the federal tax on the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment…
Traveling with your dog or cat
When considering interstate or international travel for your dog or cat, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start six months or more in…
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
The U.S. Public Health Service honored three Commissioned Corps officers in September.
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AVMA welcomes two assistant directors
Dr. Kendall Houlihan and certified veterinary technician Laura Lien joined the AVMA staff as assistant directors in the Animal Welfare and the…
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Convention opener inspires with fun
The opening session of the 151st AVMA Annual Convention, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, was replete with showbiz acts reminiscent of a variety…
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Vegas conference draws thousands of veterinarians
The 86th Annual Western Veterinary Conference offered more than 1,000 hours of educational programming to nearly 15,000 attendees during a five-day…
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A better way
Researchers develop a humane and environmentally safe method for euthanizing stranded whales
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Southern Specialty
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine runs the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
Traveling With Exotics Such as Rabbits, Ferrets, Small Rodents, and Others
When considering interstate or international travel for your exotic pet, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in advance.
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Winner of America’s Favorite Veterinarian announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has named Dr. Timothy A. Hunt the 2014 winner of the America’s Favorite Veterinarian contest
Transporting Horses and Other Equids
When considering interstate or international travel for your horse or other equids, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in…
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Hancock retires after helping broaden reach of AVMA
“Our ability and capability to reach out to our audiences in a wide variety of formats have changed dramatically,” Hancock said.
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One of us?
This past December, New York state courts were petitioned to recognize four captive chimpanzees as legal persons being illegally
Traveling With Your Pet Fish or Other Aquatic Animals
While transporting fish and other aquatic pets across state, territory, or international borders is not as common as transporting other pets,