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Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty
The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare,…
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Veterinarians talk racial discrimination
George Floyd’s death and the ensuing demonstrations against police brutality and inequality set off conversations about racial discrimination…
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Veterinarians pledge ventilators, supplies to human medicine
Veterinarians pledged hundreds of ventilators for human use as a surge of COVID-19 cases in some areas have led to shortages as the coronavirus…
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Dolphins in Navy program sickened by gammacoronavirus
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program in San Diego developed gastrointestinal illness and lethargy in spring 2019.…
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International program connects AVMA members with African clinics
The AVMA-AFSCAN Twinning Program is a new and unique opportunity for AVMA members. Learn more and apply to participate.
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Transform your thinking at AVMA’s 2020 Economic Summit
Registration is open now for the October 26-28 summit, which will move online and include expanded emphasis on CE to support practice success.
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AVMF steps up support for vets and pets
Amid a year of unprecedented difficulties, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been able to rise to the challenge thanks to the donors who…
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Veterinarian works to reduce caregiver placebo effect
Dr. Brennen McKenzie, also known as the SkeptVet, discusses his new book
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Artificial intelligence & veterinary medicine
More than a century ago, the automobile ushered in a new age that fundamentally remade the practice of veterinary medicine. Will artificial…
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COVID relief and spending bill addresses veterinary priorities
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2021.…
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Veterinarians succeed in federal and state elections
Eleven veterinarians were elected to federal and state offices around the nation on November 3. They’ll bring a unique veterinary perspective as they…
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APHIS awards $2.8M to combat chronic wasting disease
APHIS gave priority to states and tribes in states that have detected CWD and have a CWD monitoring and control program or that propose to create a…
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Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common
Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current evidence indicates…
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Guiding drug use, changing practices
When veterinarians are considering how to treat infections, AVMA officials hope a new report will help bring a panel of experts into the room. And…
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DOT issues final rule on air travel with service animals
Strong veterinary influence is apparent in the new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation related to transporting service and emotional…
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CWD spreading, sometimes long before discovery
About four in 10 wild cervids are infected with CWD in areas of Colorado, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The always-fatal prion disease also can simmer…
Emergency planning for veterinary practices
Business continuity and emergency planning are key to business survival in a disaster situation. These critical steps can help you prepare your…
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SAVMA president focused on advocacy
Marie Bucko, a student in the Class of 2021 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine, said she feels privileged to be…
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Minks in Utah infected with SARS-CoV-2
Large numbers of minks on two Utah farms died during August outbreaks with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. State authorities have imposed quarantines on both…
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Denmark culling minks in attempt to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 variant
Denmark’s government sought authority in November to order the depopulation of all mink in the country to eliminate the threat of a SARS-CoV-2 variant…
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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COVID-19: New resources support your practice
Find more tools for communicating with clients, guidance for equine practitioners, a new webinar on temporary sheltering, and international…
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Steve Dale honored by AVMA for media excellence
The host of two nationally syndicated radio shows will receive the inaugural AVMA Excellence in Media Award.
Relocating pets for adoption
Relocation is when homeless dogs and cats are moved to an area where there is a greater demand for adoptable pets. Relocation can save lives, but it…