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Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board addresses
The AVMA Executive Board acted on a number of recommendations concerning aquatic animal veterinary medicine, including adopting a new animal…
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Congress holds hearings on horse slaughter ban
Supporters and opponents of a proposed ban on slaughtering horses for human consumption gathered on Capitol Hill in late July for a round of hearings…
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AVMA makes '07 farm bill a priority
The AVMA Executive Board acted on several recommendations from its Legislative Advisory Committee ranging from small business concerns to wildlife…
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AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians
The AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges consider the Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act (S. 914/H.R. 2206) an important piece…
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AVMA Answers: The importance of coalitions
Why should the AVMA participate in coalitions?
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Horse slaughter ban clears House
Congress came a step closer to banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption when the House passed the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act…
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NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved
The AVMA Executive Board approved AVMA support of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture annual meeting at a cost of $2,000, beginning in 2006.
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AVMA announces 2006-2007 fellows
Please note: the online version of this document contains a correction. Corrected text is shown in red below. Babcock, Case, and Keck are going…
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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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Veterinarians at the pinnacle
The AVMA paid its highest tributes to 15 individuals, including 14 member veterinarians, during the Annual Convention in Honolulu.
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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.