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Navigating a sea of technology
With so many websites, apps, and software options available for veterinarians these days, it can be hard to know which
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Researchers hope for blood-based canine cancer test in 2020
Company backing the technology struggles amid push for test validation
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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Paper examines transgenic livestock in treatment of human disease
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology on May 14 released a new issue paper, "The role of transgenic livestock
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Kill the veterinary practice to save it
The exponential growth of technology and changing consumer demand are driving a paradigm shift in the way workplaces are run.
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Veterinary technicians being paid more but still face concerns about wages, burnout, debt
Survey results from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America reveal the latest data about the profession of veterinary…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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Veterinary technicians can not only survive but also thrive in profession
Amy Newfield, director of veterinary nursing leadership for Veterinary Emergency Group, presented “How To Survive as a Veterinary Technician” on Aug.…
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Development of emerging disease agent biologics
Development of emerging infectious disease biologics is essential for One Health. The AVMA supports the development of these products through…
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Federal panel to study prion diseases
Government officials in September announced formation of a federal interagency working group to identify gaps in scientific
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AVMA-led conversations drive innovation for veterinarians
One of the important roles of the AVMA is to bring the veterinary profession together to address critical topics to help veterinarians succeed. Two…
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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Veterinarian selected to lead Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Dr. Elizabeth A. Lautner has been appointed the new director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
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Improve mental health by reconnecting with human nature
Shimi Kang, MD, prescribes daily downtime, social connections, and play to help people return to “being human.”
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International swine experts discuss health, management, consumer issues at congress
The 17th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress was held June 2-5 in Ames, Iowa.
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A work in progress
When bovine spongiform encephalopathy was diagnosed in Washington state in December 2003, the nation was fortunate
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Researchers study GIS-based FMD forecasting, control strategies
Geographic information systems, which allow users to create layered maps of geographic, topographic, and industrial information
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On the trail of horses
The debate over how to track and identify horses has been ongoing for more than a decade.
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USDA wants better tracking for livestock
Livestock animals that cross state lines should have electronic identification, according to federal agriculture leaders.
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Updated guidance published on strangles
Strangles, a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi, remains one of the most common diseases in…
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Exhibit hall offers space to learn, meet, improve skills
The exhibit hall at AVMA Convention 2022 will have more than 200 booths to browse over three days as well as on-site education and career services.
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Guidelines for use of autogenous biologics
Autogenous biological products may provide veterinarians a unique opportunity for control of certain infectious diseases when USDA-licensed commercial…