AVMA and AAEP praise strengthened regulations on horse soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced strengthened Horse Protection Act regulations that…
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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – February 23-24, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR), recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as an…
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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-23, 2024
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-23 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards,…
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In Memory – May 9, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 25, 2024
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APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring
In an effort to end horse soring at Tennessee Walking Horse shows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
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Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) updated and adopted several policies during its April 4-5 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The…
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Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024
The Oregon VMA (OVMA) held its Oregon Veterinary Conference from March 1-3 in Corvallis. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023
The 29th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium was held September 7-11, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. Several organizations…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
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In Memory – April 11, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 11, 2024
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Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee
The 2024 Student AVMA Symposium, co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee, took place March 14-17 at the Knoxville…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 29-December 3, 2023
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its 69th annual convention from November 29-December 3, 2023, in San Diego. The…
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National Academies of Practice adds 25 new veterinary fellows, professional members
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted 15 new fellows of the…
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Alert: Pen Pals® chicken feed
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling the following products: Pen Pals® Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46); Pen Pals Chicken…
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Alert: Seniorglo horse feed
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling the following products: Seniorglo 50-lb. bag (Product No. 10130AB) and MotivAte 12-15 DEN 50-lb. bag (Product No.…
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Alert: AMPT cattle feed
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling the following products: AMPT-A CTC/IGR 50-lb. bag (Product No. 54229XNK) and ShowTec…
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Alert: MoorMan’s ShowTec swine feed
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling the following products: MoorMan’s ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF DEN 50-lb. bag (Product No 21256CVWE4); MoorMan's Show-Tec…
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AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is taking steps to address the future of equine practice by improving compensation, emergency…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S. 2022
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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In Memory – March 14, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 14, 2024
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
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Covetrus to pay $23M in fines for misbranded drugs
Covetrus’ North American subsidiary pleaded guilty in federal court on February 12 to introducing and delivering misbranded veterinary prescription…
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AVMA, AAEP release veterinary team, client relationship resource for equine practitioners
The AVMA and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have jointly created the Effective Equine Care Guide, a free resource that veterinary…
Better communication, better care: AVMA, AAEP unveil new guide for equine practices
Today, on World Horse Day, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have teamed…