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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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Josh Project involvement approved
JOSH project involves a stuffed toy Golden Retriever and a book, I'll Be O.K, whose main character is a dog that goes through surgery.
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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Beaver eager to be a conduit for new and novel things
AVMA president-elect candidate Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver would become the first educator in more than a decade to hold that office
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AAHA members gather in Phoenix
It was a chance for these veterinary care providers to learn the latest developments in veterinary medicine,
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Bill would outlaw animal declawing in California
The California VMA strongly opposes the blanket prohibition on declawing
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Revisions to ear cropping, tail docking statement fail
The AVMA Executive Board narrowly disapproved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee revising the Association's ear
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AAEP issues genetic defects statement
The AAEP recently issued a statement supporting the intent of the AVMA's policy on the surgical correction of genetic defects
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AAHA practice standards available to AVMA members
AVMA members can now access the AAHA standards for veterinary practices.
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City bans cat declawing
When the West Hollywood, Calif., City Council voted unanimously April 7 for a measure banning cat declawing
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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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AVMA seeks nominations for 2004 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health
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Delegates vote to 'Leave it to Beaver'
The House of Delegates elected Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver as AVMA president-elect
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AVMA supports updated and expanded Brakke study, approves task force on housing of pregnant sows
The AVMA Executive Board approved a plan to support Pfizer Animal Health and Brakke Consulting Practice Management Group
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To declaw or not to declaw
Posted on April 1, 2003 AVMA amplifies on its stance Responding to a request from the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee, the Executive Board…
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking
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From seahorses to sawfish
In the past, most veterinary procedures at the aquarium were performed pool- or tank-side,
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A Mile High success
Posted on August 15, 2003 With more than 9,314 attendees, the AVMA's Annual Convention in Denver, July 19-23, broke previous attendance records.…
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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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Practitioners spur university to develop NAVLE preparatory course - January 15, 2003
Distance learning course provides options for some individuals