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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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Brokken named AAEP president
Dr. Thomas D. Brokken was named the 52nd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the group's annual convention in Seattle…
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Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved
The accreditation of veterinary education continues to play a central part at the AVMA, and the Executive Board approved several
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Western conference launches new programs
The WVC launched a partnership with the Veterinary Information Network, a continuing education-focused online community
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Feline practitioners reach out
Feline health is the primary concern of feline practitioners, so their association is increasing outreach to cat owners and to all veterinarians who…
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More veterinarians offer hospice care for pets
From pet hospice clinics to student-run programs, the veterinary profession continues to develop ways to care for terminally ill pets.
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AVMA Annual Convention breaks attendance record
Registering more than 10,000 total attendees, the 143rd AVMA Annual Convention was the highest attended convention in Association history.
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Security a priority in president's 2007 budget
The $2.77 trillion budget proposals for 2007 that President Bush sent to Congress Feb. 6 continue to emphasize allocations for the nation's war on…
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Aligning decisions with critical issues
Initiatives ranging in nature from animal welfare to diversity in the veterinary profession occupied the AVMA Executive Board meeting.
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Board approves changes to ECFVG program
The AVMA Executive Board acted to further enhance the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates certification program.
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Industry Initiatives
Fewer than half the 2,300 pet owners surveyed recently by Intervet Inc. realize that dogs and cats can develop diabetes,
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Hill's recipe for nutrition: scientific evidence
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. provides education and resources to veterinarians and their health care teams
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AAEP gets energized in Seattle
More than 5,800 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to Seattle for the 51st annual convention of the American Association of…
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Unwanted Horse Coalition makes headway
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has progressed since it was folded into the American Horse Council in June
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Improving energy use in veterinary clinics
The initiative provides for a 22 percent increase in funding for clean-energy research at the Department of Energy.
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Assemblies
Delaware VMA Event: Annual meeting, Dec. 14, 2005, DoverAwards: Veterinarian of the Year: Dr. John Gooss, Georgetown. A
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Professional overhead expense insurance
Today's typical veterinary student may spend upward of $30,000 every year toward his or her training, making a veterinarian's education a truly…
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NAVTA turns 25
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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Veterinary family practice association debuts
The Association for Veterinary Family Practice made its official debut at a press conference during the AVMA Annual Convention in Hawaii.
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Miyahara takes home top AVMA award
Dr. Allen Y. Miyahara of Honolulu has spent the better part of his 52-year career forging ties with veterinarians around the globe in an effort to…
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Little earns leadership award, scholarship established
Dr. Bruce W. Little, AVMA executive vice president, received the annual Industry Leadership Award from Banfield, The Pet Hospital.
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
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Military veterinarians gather in Germany
Dr. Henry E. Childers, 2005-2006 AVMA president, spoke on unity and diversity in veterinary medicine at the 52nd
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USDA releases 2005 Animal Health Report
The Department of Agriculture has released the 2005 U.S. Animal Health Report, its second annual national overview of the health of domestic animals.