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Federal guidance on integrating animal issues into emergency issues
The AVMA strongly recommends periodic review of federal guidance on disaster preparedness, response and recovery to improve support for animal owners…
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In Short
Disease response funding, federal laboratory approvals, and heart disease screenings
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National Veterinary Stockpile at the ready
The first deployment of the National Veterinary Stockpile was in response to the 2002 outbreak of low-pathogenic H7N2 avian influenza in Virginia.
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Katrina: stories from the storm
A decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, breaking levees and flooding much of the area.
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Association recognizes recipients of AVMA Excellence Awards 2021
Among the recipients of the 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards are Dr. Jason Coe, Dr. Jeff Boehm, Valerie Fenstermaker, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Dr. Jonna…
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Building relationships with our international colleagues
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong As the proud son of two Dutch immigrants and as someone who lived in Puerto Rico for several years beginning at…
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.