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Highlighting conservation & education successes
Zoos and zoo-affiliated individuals are helping ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species worldwide
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Educational brochures available on AVMA Web site
The AVMA has developed a new area on its Web site, which allows members to view educational brochures in dual formats.
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Mentoring, public education, thanks to Minnesota new moms
The Minnesota state fair opened an attraction: the Minnesota State Fair Birthing Center.
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Nashville convention delivers a grand time
A total of 493 speakers shared their knowledge with attendees of the 2002 Educational Program sessions
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Animals in the K-12 classroom and the need for guidelines
Veterinarians need to become involved and help establish guidelines for animal use in precollege education
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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Challenge grants support veterinary students in research laboratories
The Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is requesting programs to address the shortage of trained professionals with PhD degrees
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Organization brings veterinary care to rural areas
the Humane Society of the United States is bringing veterinary services and animal care education
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Satellite teleconference will offer practical tools to promote food safety
Viewers will learn about practical, innovative educational tools to promote and enhance safe food practices.
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Ross scheduled for consultative site visit
The Executive Board has authorized the Council on Education to send two council members
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Legal opinion alters course of AVMA, AAVSB dialogue
The resolution relating to the structure and function of the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates program is being reviewed.
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Veterinary technology programs earn accreditation
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs
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Bioterrorism guide available
Fort Dodge Animal Health is distributing a manual to help educate animal health professionals about potential threats of bioterrorism
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FDA advises drug sponsors on supplemental drug applications
Posted on December 15, 2002 The Food and Drug Administration has released final guidance to educate sponsors of new animal drug applications…
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Zoo animal welfare boosted by environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training
Posted on November 15, 2002 Gail Laule It may sound like a dream to some people—never having to work, being provided with shelter, nutritious…
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Hannah leaves lasting legacy: Know the law
The author of the JAVMA Legal Brief feature died Nov. 20, 2001, leaving a veterinary profession more educated about the law.
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Veterinary Career Center lowers monthly job posting fee
Posted on December 15, 2002 Employers posting a single job with the AVMA Veterinary Career Center will pay $99 for a 30-day job announcement. The…
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Genetically engineering a pet? History shows it won't be easy
A transgenic animal is one whose genome has been altered by the introduction of foreign DNA.
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Several college accreditation standards revised
everal college accreditation standards revised The Executive Board approved revisions to several accreditation…
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Students meet in Nashville
Posted on August 15, 2002 The Student American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates convened at the AVMA Annual Convention. The…
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Little takes helm as convention director
David Little has been named director of the Convention and Meeting Planning Division.
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Mission statement integral to accreditation standard revisions
In April, the Executive Board had approved revisions proposed for five of 11 accreditation standards for veterinary schools
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Delegates inquire: what's the difference between ECFVG and PAVE?
Delegates inquire: what's the difference between ECFVG and PAVE?
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Talks between AVMA, Mexican veterinary officials have positive outcome
Talks between AVMA, Mexican veterinary officials have positive outcome U.S. and Mexican
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Veterinary Botanical Medical Association founded
Posted on February 15, 2002 Courtesy of the PDR for Herbal Medicine – Thomson Medical Economics The Veterinary Botanical Medical Association was…