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Toxicologist becomes fellow with international group
Dr. Maurice Cary (Tuskegee ’80) was recently granted the status of fellow of the International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology.
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine welcomed 62 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held July 16 at…
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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EPA plans to reduce animal testing
Environmental Protection Agency officials plan to reduce the use of animals in studies assessing the risks of pesticides and other potentially…
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Pet Poison Helpline offers wellness lessons
Pet Poison Helpline officials have expanded the organization’s library of free online lessons to include wellness and enrichment programming, and that…
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New dean appointed at Tufts
Dr. Alastair E. Cribb (Saskatchewan '84) is the fifth dean of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
Veterinary specialists 2017
Market research data: View the number of U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations…
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2018 elected AAAS fellows include veterinary faculty
Seven faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 417 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
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USDA awards $2.8M in 2021 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in November that it had awarded $2.8 million in…
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Dr. Leon H. Russell, 1931-2019
Dr. Leon H. Russell, a former AVMA president who became the first American president of the World Veterinary Association, has died. He was 88.
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Chart of the month: Shifting demand for veterinarians
Editor's Note: This post kicks off a new feature on the AVMA@Work blog. Every month, we'll feature a chart, graph, or infographic to illustrate…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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Veterinary groups meet in Washington, D.C.
Forty-nine AVMA-allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 31 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this…
AVMA membership data 2017
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2017.
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Lead in cows is a risk for people
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed.
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Veterinary faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Five faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including two veterinarians, are among the 489 fellows chosen by the American Association for the…
AVMA membership data 2020
View AVMA membership statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…