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Using science, fighting viruses, and ensuring demand
Dr. Lisa M. Tokach said swine veterinary medicine is influenced by research findings, feed prices, foreign animal disease outbreaks, advocacy, and…
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AASV president sees educational opportunities, challenges
Dr. Tara S. Donovan said the American Association of Swine Veterinarians can help retailers and the public understand complex subjects such as animal…
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Slaughter delays lead to depopulation
Companies destroyed thousands of swine and poultry in April as coronavirus outbreaks shuttered or slowed slaughter plants, and one producer warned…
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5 Practical economic insights for all veterinarians
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit covered many topics crucial to thriving in daily practice – including behavioral science, marketing, innovation, and…
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USDA amends indemnity program for pseudorabies
The USDA is amending its accelerated pseudorabies eradication program by changing the way the USDA-APHIS pays producers for their infected hogs.
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Stimulus plans affect small businesses in terms of credit, taxes, health insurance
Federal initiatives to stimulate the economy could mean more credit and less in taxes for small businesses.
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Federal grant program accepting applications
The Veterinary Services Grant Program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, is now accepting…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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MWI Veterinary Supply to purchase animal products company
MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. announced Aug. 29 that it was buying Arkansas-based animal health products company Ivesco Holdings for $67.5
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Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response
Bipartisan legislation would increase funding, up to $265 million, for federal programs aimed at preventing and combating destructive foreign animal…
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Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
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WVC conference features new collaboration between AVMA, Viticus Group
The 2022 WVC Annual Conference, March 6-9, featured an announcement about a new partnership between the AVMA and Viticus Group, the organization that…
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Veterinarians seeing various reactions among producers
Dr. David Prigel expects the dairy farmers he works with will endure through the recession.
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USDA announces $15.8M in funding for disease preparedness, response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $15.8 million to 60 projects led by 38 states, land-grant universities, and industry organizations to…
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NCVEI offers tools to aid communications, teaching hospitals
Two new learning resources from the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues will allow veterinarians to hone communication skills and…
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Veterinary colleges focus on economic concerns
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' recent annual conference focused on strategies for addressing the veterinary
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Winners of AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest announced
More than 250 students and veterinarians from around the world competed in the 21st annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, held virtually in…
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2019 AVMA Convention
Dr. Doug Kratt is new president-elect; Drs. Faeh and Arce announce candidacies [caption id="attachment_18611" align="alignleft" width="300"] The AVMA…
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USDA awards $2.9M in 2019 to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced in December 2019 that it had awarded 16 grants totaling $2.9…
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Urogenital health: Don’t miss this special JAVMA supplemental issue
JAVMA’s latest supplemental issue delivers clinically important research on urinary and reproductive health to help clinicians provide the best…
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…
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Livestock, poultry outlook still guarded in 2010
Hog producers are not expected to lose nearly as much money in 2010 as they lost in 2009, Ronald L. Plain, PhD, said.
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Ripple effect of Megastudy still being felt
In the two decades since the executive summary's publication, veterinary economics has risen in importance.
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Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders talk industry trends
E-commerce, telemedicine, and other innovations. Technology is the future, but at the same time, it can never replace the human touch.