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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill
More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February,…
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Q: Where can clients find information on the appropriate rules and regulations regarding traveling with, or shipping pets to
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Ohio restricting wild animal ownership
Starting in September, most Ohio residents will be unable to collect or sell wild animals that the state deems to be dangerous.
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Veterinarians convene in the City of Lakes
The 142nd AVMA Annual Convention/28th World Veterinary Congress, held July 16-20 in Minneapolis, hosted 8,743 total attendees
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AVMA is working to expand access to care
AVMA members care passionately about expanding access to quality veterinary care, which plays a role in both animal and public health. As an…
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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Disaster preparedness: what to tell your clients
An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients
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Summit works toward national animal disaster plan
Representatives of approximately 100 government agencies, veterinary and humane organizations, and industry groups gathered at the AVMA National…
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Military veterinarians continue health and safety projects in Iraq
Training and infrastructure work aimed at improving agricultural industry posted October 1, 2008 U.S. military veterinarians are restoring…
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Policy changes relate to pets, livestock
The AVMA Executive Board has made some noteworthy policy changes relating to companion animals and production animals.
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Dog and cat population management
Dog and cat population management is a complex animal welfare problem, with many contributing factors.
Cold weather animal safety
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'
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US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
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Volunteer projects impact seven communities
Hundreds of volunteers displayed the important work of the profession during the 2016 Our Oath in Action projects this past fall.
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AVMA membership hits record 95,000
The AVMA and our Board of Directors would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to all our members for their contribution on surpassing a terrific AVMA…
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Free-roaming abandoned and feral cats
The AVMA encourages collaborative efforts to identify humane and effective alternatives to the destruction of healthy cats for animal control…
Creating and Curating Content for Social Media
To be successful, your veterinary clinic’s social media profiles need a regular stream of high-quality, share-worthy content.
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North Carolina recovers from Florence
When Hurricane Florence made landfall in southeastern North Carolina on Sept. 14, it was as a weakened Category 1 hurricane,
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Chicago ordinance passes: It's the deed, not the breed
In October, a Chicago ordinance passed recognizing that any breed of dog has the potential to bite, not just the usual suspects
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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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AVMA Annual Convention spotlights one-health concept
The one-health concept was an overarching theme throughout the 144th AVMA Annual Convention