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When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for…
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Bovine practitioners publish vaccine guidance
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners recently published recommendations how cattle veterinarians can protect their clients’ animals…
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Exploring a role for titers in rabies vaccination
Most states and many municipalities have laws requiring rabies vaccination for dogs and often cats, and these laws do not allow titer testing
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Zoos vaccinate animals against SARS-CoV-2
Vaccination of animals at the San Diego Zoo against SARS-CoV-2 and infections with the virus in big cats at zoos globally were the subjects of two…
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Federal veterinarians deliver thousands of COVID vaccines
Veterinarians were among members of federal teams of health professionals deployed earlier this year to Wisconsin and Kentucky to vaccinate thousands…
High court blocks vaccine order for private businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of an executive order requiring private sector employers with 100 or more employees to test or…
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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AAHA, AAFP release new feline vaccination guidelines
New guidelines on feline vaccination stress understanding by veterinary professionals of individualized feline risk factors such as life stage,…
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…
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AVMA provides tools, support for veterinary COVID-19 vaccines
A new suite of AVMA resources helps veterinary teams prepare for and participate in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the benefits of animal vaccination programs in advancing animal and human health
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Nation enters third year of historic HPAI epizootic
The ongoing outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus seen throughout the world is unlike previous HPAI outbreaks in terms of…
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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
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Pet health insurance: what veterinarians should know
The option of a third party paying for a portion of a pet's annual vaccinations or
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Supply increasing for large-volume fluids
The supply of large-volume polyionic fluids for parenteral administration in large animals was projected to increase as of press time in mid-April.
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HOD to discuss sexual harassment in profession
Delegates also will vote on proposed amendments to the AVMA Bylaws.
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Shortage of saline solution continues for months
A shortage of saline solutions for intravenous administration or normal saline solution—has continued for months.
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To titer or to revaccinate
It remains confusing and even controversial whether antibody titers are a good measure of immunity when making decisions about
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AAFP takes strong position against declawing, offers resources
The American Association of Feline Practitioners announced Sept. 6 that it has revised its 2015 position statement on declawing to strongly oppose…
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Wins for the veterinary profession: Capitol Hill update
Legislation to address student debt, enhance veterinary retirement options, and support rural access to veterinary care is being considered in…
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White House adviser Fauci delivers thanks, updates on COVID-19
White House adviser and infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci, MD, thanked veterinarians for aiding human health through the study of animals.
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Iowa governor signs veterinary debt repayment bill
Iowa joins about 20 states that have similar loan repayment programs for rural and food animal veterinarians.
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Sarcoma task force receives funding
Sarcoma task force receives funding The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met March 19, 2000
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World Veterinary Day honors veterinary response to COVID-19
Veterinary teams the world over have risen to the challenges presented by COVID-19. World Veterinary Day will honor the veterinary response to the…
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.