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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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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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AVMA provides updates on workforce, well-being, advocacy
Key areas highlighted during leadership conference
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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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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
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Another ballot initiative increases housing size for farm animals
As consumers demand to know more about the origin of their foods, the trend toward less-restrictive housing for farm animals has accelerated in recent…
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APHIS pulls welfare information from website
A recent decision by the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to scrub Animal Care information from its website has…
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The profit margin
Starting July 1, the Department of Education is requiring that degree-granting for-profits prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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COVID-19 update emailed to AVMA members
AVMA is committed to provide useful guidance and reliable, factual information to help the veterinary community, veterinary practices, clients and…