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How can you help Australia?
AVMA is donating $25,000 for wildfire assistance in Australia. In addition, the AVMF will match individual donations up to $50,000. With your help,…
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2005 resolutions a mix of issues, mandates
Various AVMA constituent associations and in one case, the Executive Board, have submitted five resolutions for the House of Delegates to act on
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Research initiatives focus on animal health, human-animal bond
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is one of the organizations developing an Animal Health Network to fund research on
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Proceeds of book net $20,000 for Foundation
Health Communication Inc, publisher of "Chicken Soup for the Cat and Dog
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In Short
The AVMF gives $10,000 to Nebraska VMA for flood relief, PetSmart Charities is offering grants to improve access to care, and more
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Convention attendees rehabilitate local animal shelters
On July 17 and 18, dozens of attendees started off their visit to New Orleans by rehabilitating four local animal shelters.
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Disaster relief for Ukraine
The animals and people of Ukraine need help. The AVMF has compiled a list of reputable organizations that are mobilizing to provide emergency relief…
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Scholarship funds sent to colleges
Scholarship funds sent to colleges Thanks to generous supporters of the AVMF Education Fund, including $31,000…
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House adopts Resolution 1, two fellowships
The AVMA will provide an annual $130,000 donation to the AVMF to support the stipend and training, travel
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Enhancing utilization of veterinary technicians highlights House of Delegates meeting
Members of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) helped usher in an exciting start to the new year during their meeting last week in Chicago. It was a…
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Ukraine relief: Powerful response, continuing needs
Our veterinary community is responding with an outpouring of generosity to help the people and animals of Ukraine. The AVMF is channeling more than…
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Out of the classroom and into the community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action program took place in eight communities this fall.
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Meows and barks greet shelter volunteers
High-pitched barks and deep woofs from the shelter dogs—mostly pit bull-type dogs and mixes—echoed against the concrete floors and walls at Stray…
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Good medicine
Most families living on South Dakota’s Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation can scarcely afford to feed themselves, let alone pay
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Chaddock heads AVMA Washington office
Dr. Michael Chaddock has accepted the post of director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C.
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Awards recognize innovative student projects
Congratulations to 28 graduating veterinary students chosen to receive the prestigious 2018 Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Innovation Awards…
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Loan repayment brightens recipients' futures
FAVRRP, which launched in April, is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness to bring more veterinarians into food…
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Seattle convention offers in-depth education and much more
Veterinary professionals flocked to Seattle for the 146th AVMA Annual Convention, July 11-14, for four full days of continuing education and social…
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Kinnarney honored with AVMA Award for dedicated service to AVMA Family
Dr. Joseph Kinnarney is this year’s recipient of The AVMA Award, which he accepted during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. Among his…
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs
AVMA policy from start to finish
How are policies developed at the AVMA? Who's involved in the process? Read about the pathways for AVMA policy-making, and view our flowchart.
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Dot-com makes $1 million pledge
Dot-com makes $1 million pledge In the single largest corporate commitment made to the American Veterinary Medical…
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Scholarship applications being accepted through May
Veterinary students have through May to apply for four categories of scholarships distributed by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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In Short
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation was awarded over $1.5 million from a personal estate in October.