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A tip of the hat to veterinary graduates and students
In a world that has presented its share of challenges and uncertainty of late, we can confidently say that the future of our profession is in good…
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USDA awards funds to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Nov. 21, 2017, that it has awarded 13 grants to support rural…
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Animal shelter to be built on LSU campus
An animal shelter organization breaks ground in September on a new facility on Louisiana State University’s campus in Baton Rouge.
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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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AABP innovating CE, other services
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners had a strong showing at its 33rd annual conference
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College takes measures to create more food animal veterinarians
College takes measures to create more food animal veterinarians For some time now, there has been a growing…
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New SCAVMA at WesternU garners 100 percent membership
Avery Woodworth (WES '07) accepted the charter for the WesternU Student Chapter of the AVMA
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Even SAVMA Symposium is bigger in Texas
Some 1,700 veterinary students from across the United States and Canada gathered for the 36th annual Student AVMA Educational
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Externships and stipends available through AVMA
Deadline to apply: Jan. 19 Veterinary students have until Jan. 19 to apply for two unique externship programs available through the AVMA. Each year,…
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Veterinary faculty members elected as AAAS fellows
The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science elected at least six faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including…
Why does the COE accredit distributive-model schools?
All accredited veterinary colleges are required to meet the same standards of accreditation; however, they are not required to use identical methods…
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Human and animal medicine meet on the bridge
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a symposium, The Bridge Between Veterinary Medicine and Human Health,
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In Short
A vaccine used to prevent dogs from contracting leishmaniasis, a deadly parasitic disease, also can be used to treat infected dogs.
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Animal welfare competition: Test your skills
Attention AVMA members, veterinary students, undergraduates, and graduate students: You’re invited to take part in a unique and interactive learning…
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Report looks to future of veterinary profession
A commission has released a report identifying emerging trends that will affect the veterinary profession over the next generation.
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Introducing the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Join AVMA this fall for an interactive exploration of practical strategies to build your veterinary business and strengthen the profession…
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Animal welfare contest draws record attendance; Meet the winners
Kudos to more than 260 participants in the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, who spent a November weekend honing their animal welfare knowledge…
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New specialty college proposed: Veterinary medical education
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties is accepting public comment on a request to recognize a new American College of Veterinary Medical…
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Suicide prevention: Register now for live broadcasts
Candid, open discussions about mental health and suicide are vital to suicide prevention. AVMA Axon has scheduled two free live broadcasts to explore…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
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Southern Specialty
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine runs the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
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Veterinary postgraduate program in development
Would create institute aimed at boosting food animal professionals
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Public health careers on display for veterinary students at CDC event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the 2019 Veterinary Student Day seminar Jan. 13-14 at its headquarters in Atlanta.