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Health care reform brings new options
Affordable health care is an issue that transcends profession, gender, economic status and age
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Revised IRS audit guide for veterinary practices available
After two years of collaborative work between the Internal Revenue Service and the AVMA, a revised version of the Veterinary Audit
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
These resources are priceless to foreign veterinarians, students in need
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Senate Committee Focuses on Extremist Groups
On May 18, the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works held a hearing intended to address concerns regarding
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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Excellence recognized at AVMA convention
During the AVMA Annual Convention in Minneapolis, numerous individuals were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession.
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AVMA Answers
Q: Excitement is building for the AVMA's first convention in Hawaii, July 15-19, 2006 in Honolulu.
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
If the shelves and cabinets, back rooms, and offices at your veterinary clinic are crammed with unused textbooks, journals
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Professional overhead expense insurance
Today's typical veterinary student may spend upward of $30,000 every year toward his or her training, making a veterinarian's education a truly…
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Health Savings Accounts benefit members
By the end of March 2005, more than one million U.S. residents were enrolled in Health Savings Accounts, which are qualified, high-deductible health…
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Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago
Some 400 leaders of the veterinary profession gathered for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and House of Delegates Informational Assembly
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Horse slaughter will continue despite new law
Federal law requires inspections of livestock before slaughter to ensure that the animals are treated humanely.
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Insurance planning vital to veterinarians' financial future
Insurance can also play a vital role in a veterinarian's overall personal and professional financial planning.
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AVMA makes '07 farm bill a priority
The AVMA Executive Board acted on several recommendations from its Legislative Advisory Committee ranging from small business concerns to wildlife…
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Legislative how-to
posted October 1, 2006 Alternative medicine, pit bull-type dogs, and lawsuits over emotional distress are all much more striking subjects…
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What can the veterinary profession expect in Obama's America?
Barack Obama's election to the presidency has implications not just for the United States and the world but, in less dramatic ways, the power
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Animal welfare, advocacy among conference workshop topics
AVMA staff members explained why the profession needs representation in government and how animal welfare policy is formed.
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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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Veterinarians work behind the scenes during inauguration
Veterinarians with the U.S. Public Health Service and Army Veterinary Corps were on duty Jan. 20 during the presidential inauguration.
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California passes budget without tax on veterinary services
The state of California has dropped the idea of taxing veterinary services, at least in the near term.
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AVMA Web site offers additional updates on state proposals
The AVMA Web site now features more frequent updates on the status of select state bills and regulations under consideration
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Veterinarian-turned-politician hopes to bring science to the Hill
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader (left) met with veterinary industry and AVMA representatives March 13 at a meet-and-greet breakfast hosted by the…
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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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Maintaining profitability requires smart management
Nothing like an economic downturn can put practice management issues at the forefront of equine veterinarians' minds
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle