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Maintaining profitability requires smart management
Nothing like an economic downturn can put practice management issues at the forefront of equine veterinarians' minds
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Leininger to manage education consortium
AVMA past president Dr. Mary Beth Leininger was appointed project manager for the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium.
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NCVEI releases benchmarking tools for referral practices
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues has released benchmarking tools for referral practices such as specialty
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Pet rehab becoming mainstream practice
With animal rehabilitation services becoming increasingly commonplace, more and more clients are recognizing that physical therapy is not just for…
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AAHA president brings business sense to veterinary practice
Dr. John D. Tait is all about the business side of veterinary medicine, and he brings that perspective to the American Animal Hospital Association…
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Swine veterinarians assess challenges to industry, practice
Dr. John U. Thomson stressed the need for swine veterinarians to collaborate across disciplines to secure their futures.
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NAVC events educate, entertain attendees
A mix of continuing education, hands-on laboratories, entertainment, and of course, sun greeted attendees of the North American
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Oquendo Center debuts at Western Veterinary Conference
The 81st annual Western Veterinary Conference, held in Las Vegas, Feb. 15-19, welcomed more than 13,000 veterinarians, veterinary technicians,…
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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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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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PRRS research award applications invited
Boehringer Ingelheim is accepting applications for three $25,000 research awards for work to control, manage, or eradicate porcine reproductive and…
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HOD revises antimicrobials in livestock feeds policy
Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened…
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Proposal could lead to privately funded student loan help
A privately funded loan repayment program could help bring veterinarians to food animal practices in rural areas,
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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NCVEI leader: Increase value when raising fees
To be successful, private veterinary practices must not only provide great service to clients but also must be operated using
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…
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Pharmaceutical disposal guide intended to reduce water contamination
The AVMA is providing veterinarians with drug disposal guidelines to reduce water contamination and the potential for federal
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Ensuring welfare of broilers poses challenge
Suzanne Millman, PhD, said veterinarians can serve as a bridge between animal producers and the public for dialogue on animal welfare.
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Donor doesn't want money going to veterinary college
A public rebuke by a wealthy donor to Oklahoma State University has put the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences' teaching practices under a…
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One-health wonders
Co-manager of a global one-health Web site, Dr. Bruce Kaplan is an ardent advocate for the one-health movement in collaboration with his physician…
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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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NCVEI issues pet insurance guide
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues on Jan. 19 released the first in a series of position papers
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Infection control guide available from Canadian committee
An infection control guide sponsored by the Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance is intended to reduce risks of pathogen transmission among…