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Volunteers sought for AVMF committees
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is reaching out for volunteers for all AVMF committees.
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AVMF makes disaster preparedness possible
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded $85,000 in 2011 to five state or regional disaster organizations looking to enhance their…
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AVMF continues to strengthen impact
For the second year in a row, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has seen a jump in donations, and it also increased the the money it awards…
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AVMF receives 4-star rating
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation this year has been awarded a four-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator…
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Organizations encouraged to apply for AVMF grants
State organizations looking to enhance their disaster preparedness and response efforts are encouraged to apply for grants from the American…
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AVMF announces Pfizer scholarship recipients
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced in late March that 300 veterinary students had received scholarships
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Students awarded scholarships from AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced July 17 during its board of directors meeting in St. Louis the 26 recipients of scholarships it…
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AVMF seeking scholarship, disaster training applications
Applications are now being sought for disaster training session grants and student scholarships offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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AVMA, AVMF exploring project on Sioux reservations
The AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are exploring development of Reaching UP, a program to reach underserved populations of people…
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AVMA, AVMF join search for America's hero dogs
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation have signed on as charity partners with the American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards contest.
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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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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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Auxiliary considers leaving loan business
The Auxiliary to the AVMA is considering changing its Student Loan Fund into an endowed scholarship fund under the American Veterinary Medical…
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Auxiliary board can act on loan fund proposals
The Executive Board of the Auxiliary to the AVMA received authority in July to convert the organization's student loan fund to an
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AVMA seeks award nominations
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for their 2012 awards to recognize individuals who have made key…
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Online directory to help public find AVMA member clinics and services
This spring the AVMA will launch MyVeterinarian.com, an online resource where the public can search for veterinarians by location, species served, and…
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University partners with local fishermen in sea turtle conservation
Approximately 70 percent of Caribbean nations have banned fishing for sea turtles because of their classification as an endangered species.
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Helfat wins AVMA Executive Board election
This April Dr. Mark P. Helfat of Lumberton, N.J., was declared winner of the election for District II representative on the AVMA Executive Board.
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.
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Veterinarians advocate for AVMA legislative priorities
AVMA delegates representing state VMAs, species groups, practice areas, and veterinary students participated in the legislative visit to see for…
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Partnership launches cat health initiative
The Cat Health Network, a newly formed partnership among some of the most influential feline organizations in the country, approved funding for…
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Meet me in St. Louis
About 8,800 attendees convened July 16-19 in St. Louis for four full days of education, exhibits, and events during the 2011 AVMA Annual Convention.
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Accolades
Dr. Vicki L. Thayer is the new president of the Winn Feline Foundation board of directors, the foundation announced Nov. 1.
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Scholarship program taking applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
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A 'model' of curriculum integration
About five years ago, the entire faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine met to draft an educational plan that would include the key…