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New veterinary technology programs accredited as others close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited nine new veterinary technology programs
How is the COE different from, or similar to, the accreditation body for engineering education?
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology is a federation of 34 engineering societies that serves the interests of its member societies.
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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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Closures come amid troubles at for-profits
This past November, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities moved three veterinary technology programs to terminal…
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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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Veterinary technician educators honored
The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators handed out three awards during its biennial symposium, held July 30-Aug. 2 in Niagara Falls,…
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Patches could deliver drugs when stretched
Elastic patches embedded with small capsules could deliver pharmaceuticals when stretched, according to a scientific article.
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APHIS clarifies rules on biologics production
Federal rules now clarify that, while veterinarians can make custom biologics for patients, that allowance does not extend to contract work through…
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GE salmon gains FDA approval
U.S. regulators approved for sale a type of salmon modified to grow to market size in half the time of conventional relatives.
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Florida names Distinguished Award winners
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine awarded its 2015 Distinguished Awards May 23.
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Further research on horse genome receives funding
The Morris Animal Foundation has awarded a grant to researchers to build a new reference genome sequence for the domestic horse
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AVMA releases annual report
The AVMA has released an annual report as a new service to keep members better informed about the work that the Association does
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Purdue OKs equine research center
Purdue University’s board of trustees in May gave the green light for building the $8.8 million Centaur Regional Equine Diagnostic and Surgical…
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AVMA fellows educating congress members
Three AVMA-supported veterinarians will spend a year giving scientific advice to members of Congress.
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New Mexico VMA honors two
Two New Mexico veterinarians were honored this spring by their state veterinary association.
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Association advocates ‘one health’ to White House
The AVMA sent a letter to the White House in March advocating a one-health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases.
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AVMA panel to scrutinize telemedicine
The controversial topic of telemedicine in the veterinary profession was brought into the national spotlight in early 2015, when a Texas veterinarian…
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Not all certifications are the same
A new AVMA policy explains the differences between being certified by an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization
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Student AVMA ready to reinvent
The Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held March 19-21 at the University of Minnesota, featured many of its traditional pastimes
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Biologic therapies research gets a boost with $42.5 million donation
Philanthropists John and Leslie Malone have committed a record $42.5 million to Colorado State University to develop regenerative
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What's in Pet Food?
About 40 percent of dog and cat foods tested in a recent study may have contained different meats than those listed on the
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Beckham chosen as dean of Kansas veterinary college
Kansas State University has named Dr. Tammy R. Beckham dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine, effective Aug. 2.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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FDA issues oversight rules for medicated feed
The Food and Drug Administration issued the rules on veterinary feed directives, which are similar to prescriptions