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Studies analyze factors, outcomes associated with cranial cruciate ligament rupture, surgery
A new study identified dogs at most risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture and highlighted the clinical rationales used to decide between surgical…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 11-14, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) held its annual surgery summit October 11-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. The ACVS presented awards and…
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Veterinarian-jockey breaks the mold on and off the racetrack
Dr. Ferrin Peterson has always wanted to ride the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby, and she has never been closer than now to achieving her dream.…
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AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice
Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…
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Chewy to open veterinary practices in Florida, Colorado
Chewy will be opening a handful of veterinary clinics in 2024, starting in South Florida and Denver. The company is launching the practices under the…
Dr. Boaz Arzi named recipient of 2023 AVMF/EveryCat Health Foundation Research Award
The AVMA today honored Dr. Boaz Arzi, professor and chief of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery service at the UC-Davis School of Veterinary…
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Alert: Injection needle, diameter 2.2 mm, REF: 60260L.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is voluntarily recalling 29 injection needles, with a diameter of 2.2 mm, REF: 60260L - for veterinary use only - because the…
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Safeguarding care for animals with veterinarian-led teams
The AVMA will vigorously defend the practice of veterinary medicine—including the ability to diagnose, prognose, develop treatment plans, prescribe,…
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Pascoe honored for leadership, mentorship, surgical skills
Dr. John R. Pascoe was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award this year by the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, for his…
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Mark Markel elected first veterinarian president-elect of AO Foundation
Dr. Mark Markel, an equine surgeon and dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, was recently elected president-elect…
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In Memory – March 16, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 16, 2023
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Association of Avian Veterinarians – August 20-24, 2023
The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) held its annual meeting at ExoticsCon 2023 from August 20-24 in Boston. The association presented awards…
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In Memory – October 26, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 26, 2023
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In Memory – March 30, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 30, 2023
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American College of Zoological Medicine – Nov. 7, 2022
The American College of Zoological Medicine held its annual meeting virtually on Nov. 7, 2022. The ACZM presented awards, welcomed new diplomates, and…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 18-22, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners held its 68th Annual Convention from November 18-22, 2022, in San Antonio. The association presented…
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AVMF aid is source of hope for embattled Ukrainian veterinarians
Dr. Vladlen Ushakov, president of the Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association, briefed AVMA leadership on Jan. 5 at #AVMAVLC about the state of…
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – September 20-23, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) held its annual meeting from September 20-23 in Boston. The association presented awards,…
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Visual veterinary science communication
Three medical illustrators talk about their career paths and how an illustrator cannot be truly effective scientifically and medically without…
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FDA approves generic drugs for use in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets
The Food and Drug Administration announced in January that the agency had approved new generic drugs for cats, dogs, and horses and granted a…
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Pride Veterinary Medical Community – July 15, 2023
The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) presented its Leadership Award and conducted business at its annual meeting on July 15 in Denver.
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Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 19, 2023
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians held its annual member reception in Baltimore on April 19. The association presented awards and announced new…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Ditching the blame game: Effectively responding to medical errors
A session on veterinary medical errors at the 2023 Student AVMA (SAVMA) Symposium discussed what the most common errors are, the importance of…