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USDA accreditation remains valid for now
Veterinarians accredited through the older model of the National Veterinary Accreditation Program can continue to
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New dental standard required for AAHA accreditation
The American Animal Hospital Association is requiring all its accredited hospitals to anesthetize and intubate patients undergoing any dental…
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Ross veterinary teaching hospital achieves AAHA accreditation
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's teaching hospital was awarded AAHA accreditation status after a site visit from a representative of…
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AAHA President Welborn to focus on new accreditation standards, compliance study
Dr. Link V. Welborn has a busy year ahead of him. As the 2003-2004 AAHA president, the Tampa, Fla., practitioner wants to spend his term helping AAHA…
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Pregnant sow housing, cat declawing on HOD agenda
The AVMA Executive Board voted to send four policies to the AVMA House of Delegates for it to consider at its upcoming annual session
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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AVMA, Auxiliary celebrate National Pet Week 2019
The AVMA is celebrating A Lifetime of Love again for National Pet Week 2019, May 5-11, and this year's theme for the Auxiliary to the AVMA is "More…
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Speaker: Animal hospitals must practice infection control
Dr. Pantaleon presented three sessions on biosecurity—and infection control—during a daylong track at the annual meeting of the
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Vaccination, neutering, insurance may affect prescribing practices
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom may be less likely to prescribe systemic antimicrobials for ill pets that are vaccinated, neutered, or insured,…
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APHIS launches new website devoted to international pet travel
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service launched a new website in July dedicated to international pet
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AAHA conference digs into secrets of success
Hospital revenues and mentorship models as well as the health of cats and dogs were among the topics at the yearly conference of the American Animal…
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Pet travel website updated for pet owners, veterinarians
Traveling with pets can be a hassle, particularly when taking an international trip.
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Rinderpest nearly eradicated worldwide
A disease that killed millions of cattle and contributed to the development of modern veterinary medicine could soon be the first animal disease…
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In Short
The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats released
To help veterinary practitioners navigate the complex and changing world of veterinary dentistry, the American Animal Hospital Association has…
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AAHA president sees uncertainty for profession
Dr. Kate Knutson is passionate about veterinary medicine, but she thinks the profession is at a tipping point economically
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1975 - 1985
Production of JAVMA moved in April 1975 to the AVMA’s first owned headquarters, newly constructed in Schaumburg, Illinois, and dedicated that October.
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Revenues rise with patient visits
Revenues rose a mean of 5.6 percent for companion animal practices between 2011 and 2012 alongside an increase in patient visits, according to the…
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Building up practice
The AAHA State of the Industry 2015 report revealed factors that dog and cat owners say strengthen their bond with their veterinary practice
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NAVC kicks off the year
The topics ran the gamut: military and police dogs, kidney disease in cats and dogs, pet parasites and pet nutrition, small animal
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Below the surface of anesthesia-free dentistry
The American Veterinary Dental College, AVMA, and American Animal Hospital Association state that dental cleanings should be performed under
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Unlocking the genetic secrets of your dog
Want to know what mix of breeds your dog is? Want to know which hereditary disorders your mixed-breed or purebred dog is at risk for or