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PREPAREDNESS: global in nature, local in practice
One of the essential tools we need for the one-medicine approach is community participatory mapping, said Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner,
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Rural practice input sought from all veterinarians, students
Whether you are a veterinarian who is currently in rural practice, who left it, or who never entered it at all, your input is
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NCVEI offers tools to aid communications, teaching hospitals
Two new learning resources from the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues will allow veterinarians to hone communication skills and…
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Swine veterinarians take stock of strengths, challenges
As swine veterinarians continue to fight major viral challenges, they must match their strengths in disease management to the needs of the modern pork…
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Some banks focusing on business loans for veterinarians
A number of lenders now cater to veterinarians and other medical professionals who want to buy a practice—or to start, build, equip, remodel,…
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Veterinary specialists band together
A new umbrella organization for veterinary specialty practices looks to take shape by next year after a meeting held in
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AVMA creates collection of helpful Web pages
From workplace safety to poisonous plants, the new AVMA Veterinary Practice Resource Center provides links to Web pages with a wealth of
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Wild horses could face euthanasia
The Bureau of Land Management has been charged with protecting, managing, and controlling wild horses and burros under the authority of the authority…
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AAHA president works to raise association's profile
Dr. Anna E. Worth, the new president of the American Animal Hospital Association, plans on spending her time in office educating the public and the…
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Comments invited on proposed reptile and amphibian specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Reptile and Amphibian Practice specialty under the…
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AAFP president wants to be model for volunteer leaders
Dr. Roberta K. Lillich says she isn't what comes to mind when people think of a leader in the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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NCVEI names new chief executive officer
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues has named Dr. Karen E. Felsted as its new chief executive officer, effective June 25.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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EPA pharmaceutical survey not for veterinarians, AVMA says
The Environmental Protection Agency recently invited comments on an upcoming survey the agency plans to conduct on disposal
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Rehabilitation veterinarians form association
A 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer walks on an underwater treadmill during rehabilitation for a muscle strain.
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Board acts on environmental policies
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the Policy on Veterinary Wastes in an effort to head off possible federal regulations of how veterinary…
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USDA releases reports on animal health
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently released several reports relevant to
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USDA renews funding for integrated research on Johne's
The Department of Agriculture has renewed funding for the Johne's Disease Integrated Program—providing $4.8 million for four years of research on…
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New veal calf housing policy encourages greater freedom of movement
At its regular July 19 session in New Orleans, the AVMA House of Delegates passed by a large majority Resolution 16, which states the the AVMA…
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The next generation of rural and bovine veterinarians
Work-family balance, quality medicine are goals every generation shares