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FFA, AVMA encourage youth to pursue veterinary medicine
Ever since she assisted in a surgery and felt the aorta of a 4-month-old dog, Dana White knew she would pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
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AVMA recognizes leaders in veterinary medicine, animal care
Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four veterinarians who received awards July 11…
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Emergency organizations get a boost from AVMF
Thanks to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, seven organizations will receive some much-needed financial assistance in their emergency animal…
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More information more accessible on food supply veterinary medicine site
Job postings, statistics, videos, and updates are easier to access because of recent changes to the food supply veterinary medicine section of the…
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Single-cell organism could have killed some tyrannosaurs
Ewan D.S. Wolff, PhD, a vertebrate paleontologist and third-year veterinary student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the lead author for a…
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Comments invited on proposed sports medicine and rehabilitation specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the American College of
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Head of Afghan Veterinary Association learns from AVMA
For nearly three weeks in April, the AVMA hosted Dr. Said Gul Safi, president and CEO of the Afghan Veterinary Association.
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Veterinary services legislation introduced in Congress
New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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College News: Symposium highlights research by veterinary students
More than 450 people gathered Aug. 6-8 at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine for the 2009
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LSU veterinary school receives $11.1 million grant
Five years after receiving a grant to establish a research center, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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Three veterinary technician specialties added
Credentialed technicians now have three more specialization options, as recently announced by the National Association of
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AVMA looks to strengthen ties with veterinary students
The Task Force on Future Roles and Expectations recommended to the board several ways the Association could increase its interaction with veterinary…
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Army veterinary and human health commands merging
The Army is combining some veterinary and human health operations within the next two years. The Army Veterinary Command and
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Senate takes up veterinary services bill
The Senate version of the Veterinarian Services Investment Act was introduced Sept. 24 by Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan with support from…
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AVMA Town Hall covers wealth of veterinary topics
Audience members receive answers from AVMA staff, Executive Board
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Leader in virology, pathology given world veterinary award
Murphy wins second annual Penn Vet World Leadership Award
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Veterinary training served top-ranking military officer well
The highest-ranked Air Force veterinarian will retire after more than 27 years of distinguished service.
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Affiliated groups meet in Seattle
Forty-four allied or other veterinary-related organizations and 27 alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year at the 146th AVMA…
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Disaster training sessions benefit from AVMF sponsorship
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's disaster training session sponsorships.
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One Health Summit and study setting stage for policies, initiatives
A recent summit and an upcoming study will help the One Health Commission and other advocates of the one-health concept in developing policies and…
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Honoring an AVMA original
Dr. James E. Nave (MO '68) of Las Vegas was presented the 2009 AVMA Award for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of veterinary medical…
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Strategic staffing
In its pivotal role of advancing the AVMA Strategic Plan, the Office of the Executive Vice President stands to benefit from several recent staff…
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Pet hospice movement gaining momentum
Leaders in the animal hospice field have been busy in an attempt to codify and coalesce the palliative care movement by launching an
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Professor elected to prominent health institute
A veterinarian noted for his work with infectious diseases has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.
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Called to serve
It was only hours after completing the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Experience in Idaho last June that veterinary student Shana Eisenstadt flew to…