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USDA funds antimicrobial resistance dashboard research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $3.2 million to several universities to develop…
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FDA may change drug uses in 5-year plan
Federal authorities plan to expand limits on who can buy antimicrobials for use in livestock and how long they can be used.
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
A day in the life of a Nebraska veterinarian illustrates his love of rural practice, which he wants to share with the next generation of…
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Arizona veterinary program being reconceptualized
The proposed Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program at the University of Arizona recently encountered a roadblock
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Equine veterinarians affected yet resilient in sour economy
As far as Dr. Scott A. Spaulding, Badger Veterinary Hospital's managing partner, could tell this past spring, 2008 would be the mixed
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Solo practitioners see a place for themselves
Solo practice is no longer the norm in private practice and has become somewhat of a niche in companion animal practice specifically, but
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Feline-friendly medicine
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…
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Sizing up
Veterinary practices in the United States currently span a spectrum of sizes, but the number of veterinarians per practice has
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Snapshots of an emergency and specialty practice
JAVMA News shadowed veterinarians and support staff at Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, Iowa
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Survey: Horse industry stabilizing
Almost 90 percent of horse owners responding to a survey expect to own or manage the same number or more horses this year, compared with last year.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Survey results show rise in hospital employee pay
Survey results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association indicate salaries rose for associate veterinarians and managers at veterinary…
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Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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AVMA fills key staff positions
The AVMA filled several key staff positions this spring, hiring two division directors, a corporate relations manager, and two assistant directors in…
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AAFP grows in service to cats, profession
The continuing growth of the Cat Friendly Practice program, the release of feline anesthesia guidelines, and a well-attended conference have been…
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Veterinary business program undergoes changes
The Veterinary Management Institute is getting an overhaul nearly 24 years after the program began.
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Veterinary association created to counter corporate influence
The ongoing corporate consolidation of veterinary practices has spurred the formation of a new organization representing the interests and needs of…
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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…
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Taking matters into their own hands
Kristen Britton admits that, heading into veterinary college, she, like many of her fellow students, was naive about the business
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New tools help the profession combat cyberbullying
Now available to the entire veterinary profession, AVMA’s reputation management toolkit offers resources to help manage your online reputation and…
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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Taul takes turn at helm of AAHA
Dr. Darren Taul, 2018-19 president of the American Animal Hospital Association, is a sort of everyman of veterinary practice.
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.