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Disability can strike early in a career
Many young professionals place their financial futures in jeopardy because they underestimate their true risk of becoming disabled.
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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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Congress looking to increase cost of student loans
Gina Luke, an assistant director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., warns of potential cuts to federal student aid…
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Passion for people, horses drives AAEP president
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. is passionate about a lot of things. When he’s not treating horses or giving talks on practice management, he can be found…
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$2 million scholarship program announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently had lots of news to share about its new and ongoing initiatives.
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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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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Growing demands raise doubts about APHIS' emergency response capability
finds government's animal health infrastructure in decline as risks growDespite
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Salaries, debt for new graduates continue to increase
The latest figures on salaries and debt for the Class of 2018 show increases in both categories.
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Slow recovery after Hurricane Maria
People are leaving Dr. Elvin A. Reyes’ community in eastern Puerto Rico.
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Hatch highlights AVMA PAC luncheon
Senator praises veterinarians' dedication, supports increasing research funding Utah Sen Orrin G. Hatch entertained and educated a
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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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AVMA, AVMF to help food animal veterinarians pay off loans
The AVMA/AVMF Food Animal Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness…
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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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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
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Theft in the office: How to avoid being swindled
Deceit, fraud, and secret stealing may be at the heart of many sick practices, said Dr. Alice Villalobos
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The economy, energy, and farewell
After nearly 18 years in Congress—three terms as a member of the House of Representatives and two in the Senate—Dr. Wayne Allard is nearing
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High time for change
Federal prosecutors and Agriculture Department regulators are fighting the illegal, but ongoing, practice of soring horses to produce
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Horse head count
The 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, released in early September, shows that the horse industry had a total economic
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Federal law could affect mobile practice
Veterinarians in California said they recently learned it is illegal to routinely carry controlled substances in a mobile or ambulatory practice.
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Pets rescued, treated after deadly tornado
Veterinarians, animal welfare organizations work in Joplin, Mo.
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Advocacy program brings lawmakers, veterinarians together
The AVMA Ambassador Program is intended to complement the AVMA’s efforts in Washington, D.C., by bringing members to the front lines of advocacy…
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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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State budget cuts continue with no end in sight
State budgets and what (legislatures) can contribute are going through massive cuts, not just with veterinary schools, but all of higher education.