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Being There

November 18th, 2009

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was looking for veterinary representation on its National Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee, officials there turned to the AVMA to lend expertise in helping develop a “nationwide, robust and integrated” approach to enhance national security and public health surveillance.
 Dr. Heather Case, who at the time was an assistant director [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Executive Board, General, Leadership, One Health, Scientific Issues, Veterinarian Resources

 

An Online Bonanza

November 18th, 2009

When we launched AVMA@Work back in the fall of 2007, we did so because we had heard from many of our members that they wanted to know more about what the AVMA does for them. Apart from convention, insurance and our journals, you asked, what’s the bang for my membership buck?
Well, you didn’t stop there. [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Drugs and Therapeutics, Executive Board, Food Animals, General, International Issues, JAVMA, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Scientific Issues, Workforce Issues

 

A National Treasure

July 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
A little more than a week ago, I assumed the role of president of your AVMA. I am deeply honored to represent you, your interests and the veterinary profession in the coming year.
I also ask for your help. These are challenging times, and our profession is not immune from those challenges, whether they’re rooted [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues

 

From Paris to Pike Place

June 26th, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
Even as our global population rises, our world is getting smaller. International travel by both people and animals from all corners of the world occurs every hour of every day, bringing both into contact with each other.
A Call to Action
While such rapid movement has increased global trade and has helped build powerful economies in [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Scientific Issues, Workforce Issues

 

Convention ‘09

May 20th, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
Got something on your mind? Any thoughts about the state of the AVMA and the veterinary profession?
Well, our Annual Convention is right around the corner, and this gathering of veterinary leaders from around the country presents you with a great opportunity to let your voice be heard.
The AVMA relies on the many viewpoints from [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, International Issues, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Veterinarian Resources, Volunteering, Workforce Issues

 

When Red Flags Rise

April 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
When you do business with someone, you expect them to protect your personal information, like your driver’s license, credit card and Social Security number. Your clients expect the same from you.
Protecting Your Clients
That’s why the Federal Trade Commission, in an effort to create and promote a “culture of security,” is implementing the Red Flags [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Companion Animals, Continuing Education, Convention, Disaster Preparedness, International Issues, Leadership, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics

 

From Rabies to Welfare

September 17th, 2008

Dear Colleagues,
Fall is here, and that signals the return of AVMA councils and committees to headquarters to conduct the first of our semi-annual meetings. We look forward to seeing many of you at these important gatherings, for the members of the council, committee and task force entities are the ones who do the real work [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Drugs and Therapeutics, Food Animals, One Health, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources