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Surgery or procedures performed on show animals
The AVMA recommends that procedures to correct injury or deformity for an animal’s welfare not be grounds to disqualify the animal from conformation…
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MSU veterinary college ends nonsurvival surgeries
Starting this fall, Michigan State University veterinary students beginning their surgical education will no longer train on dogs euthanized at the…
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Indian business invests in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has received $3 million to expand research and teaching in veterinary orthopedic surgery.
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Canine devocalization
The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…
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3-D printing makes its way to veterinary medicine
3-D printers are gaining popularity in veterinary academia and are currently being used for prototyping
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Study finds fingernail length, not nail polish, increases bacterial counts
Nail polish does not increase bacterial counts, but nail length does, according to a study of surgical personnel at a veterinary teaching hospital.
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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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Oklahoma State participates in trap-neuter-release program
Veterinary students and faculty at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences began partnering this year with a local nonprofit,…
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Surgical procedures for nonveterinary students
AVMA does not advocate for the instruction of nonveterinary students in surgical procedures.
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'We do one thing, and one thing only'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Spay/Neuter Alliance is working to reduce the number of unwanted animals by
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Cornell to open equine hospital near racetrack
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine plans in April to open Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, a referral and emergency care hospital…
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Auburn dean emeritus receives AVMA Award
Dr. John Thomas Vaughan received the AVMA Award for his contributions to organized veterinary medicine.
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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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OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs
OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs
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Ohio State expanding its veterinary hospital
The Ohio State University is moving forward with a $30 million expansion and enhancement project for its Veterinary Medical Center, according to a…
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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Declawing of domestic cats
The AVMA discourages elective declawing of cats and supports non-surgical alternatives, respecting the veterinarian’s right to use professional…
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Michigan State finds dean internally
Dr. John C. Baker, a longtime faculty member at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, took over as dean of the college, effective…
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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Horse veterinarians presented with honors
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2015 recipients of several awards at its 61st Annual Convention
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Iowa State confers Stange, Switzer awards
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored Oct. 29, 2016.
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2013 recipients of several awards Dec. 10, 2013, at its 59th Annual Convention in…
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Ross replaces dean who extended global research
Dr. Elaine Watson stepped down as dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine this past October.
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What is the role of animals in veterinary education?
The “Use of Animals in Education” symposium at the annual conference of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges focused on the role of…
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New Ohio State dean a national leader
Dr. Rustin M. Moore has been named the 11th dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.