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UNDER REVIEWBest management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Pharmaceutical disposal is an important and complex issue. See best practices for veterinarians and veterinary teams.
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UNDER REVIEWVeal calf management
The AVMA supports modern veal calf production practices that meet the welfare and health needs of calves. View the policy on veal calf management.
Economics & Practice
Tools and resources to help veterinarians and practice managers run the business. Client materials, insurance info, human resource help, and much…
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Resource helps manage MSDS library
The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for
Green Veterinary Practices
Green Veterinary Practices It's easy being green. It's not just the "in" thing; it's everyone's responsibility...and everyone can play a…
Options for integrating eco-friendly features into veterinary practices
Options for integrating eco-friendly features into veterinary practices.
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Report says animal management research needed
A report from a science source for food, agricultural, and environmental issues calls for research on connections among animal
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Production practices not justified by productivity
Dr. Jennifer Walker said public trust in farmers can be supported by, but not based on, science and economics.
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Management of mares used in the pregnant mare urine (PMU) collection industry
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position statement on Management of Mares Used in the Pregnant Mare Urine…
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Bustad award goes to practice consultant
Dr. Thomas E. Catanzaro has promoted the importance of the human-animal bond as well as veterinary teamwork for decades as a practice consultant.
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
Opportunities for including eco-friendly practices in veterinary facility designs
Opportunities for including eco-friendly practices in veterinary facility designs.
Controlled substances in veterinary practice
The veterinary toolbox includes vital medications that are regulated as controlled substances. Here's what veterinarians and veterinary teams need to…
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Javorka is new AVMA manager of recent graduate outreach
Dr. Carrie Ann Javorka joined the AVMA Membership and Field Services Division this April in a new position overseeing programs and services for…
What can veterinarians do to make their practices more green ?
Greening your practice not only provides the satisfaction of helping preserve the environment for future generations; it can also help your bottom…
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Pushing for dialogue on cattle practice’s future
Dr. Nigel B. Cook wants to kick-start discussion about how veterinarians work with cattle-owning clients.
Guide for Veterinary Practices to Comply with FTC Red Flags Rule
Created June 2009Updated January 2011 Note that the guide provided here is informational only, has not been approved by the FTC and does not…
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Loan repayment program promotes food animal practice
The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program has so far awarded grants to more than a hundred veterinarians in food animal
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UNDER REVIEWTransport, sale yard practices, and humane slaughter of hoofstock and poultry
The AVMA supports science-based guidelines for transport and humane slaughter of hoofstock and poultry, developed in collaboration with experienced…
Frequently Asked Questions about the FTC's Red Flags Rule and Veterinary Practices
Updated January 31, 2011 On November 9, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the "Red Flags" (Rule, 16 C.F.R. § 681.2) that…
Partners for Healthy Pets
As part of our effort to advocate for both our member veterinarians and the welfare of animals, the AVMA is an active partner in the non-profit…
Recordkeeping
Adequate recordkeeping is critical to the appropriate management of waste generated by your practice and includes the maintenance of Safety Data…
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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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What keeps you up at night?
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association recently conducted a survey about what keeps veterinary professionals awake at
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Partnership continues promoting preventive care
Dr. Diane R. Eigner, director of The Cat Doctor in Philadelphia, said that staff members at her practice go out of their way to educate clients about…