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AVMA leaders seek support for workforce expansion legislation
The AVMA Executive Board and House Advisory Committee were in Washington, D.C., this April, encouraging members of Congress to support the Veterinary…
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Advancing global animal health
Dr. Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), was selected as the first recipient of the Penn Vet World…
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Web site promotes food safety advocacy
News, action alerts, and briefs on critical issues affecting food safety are available through the new AVMA microsite
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Education bill includes funding program for veterinary schools, colleges
posted September 1, 2008 The Higher Education Reauthorization Bill signed by…
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Strategy in motion
From the boardroom to the halls of Congress, AVMA leaders championed the Association's highest-ranked initiatives in April by endorsing an overarching…
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Spreading word about veterinary shortage
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, was interviewed March 12 on FOX Business Network in Chicago.
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Veterinarians warn Congress about dangers of veterinary shortage
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, was one of four veterinarians to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
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New AVMA president sees more proactive Association
The AVMA is becoming more proactive about addressing veterinary and animal needs, according to Dr. James O. Cook, the 2008-2009
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Outgoing AVMA officers reflect on experiences
President Hammer, Vice President Hendrix talk about their time in office
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Advocacy continues amid spending curb
The Executive Board maneuvered its way through the fall agenda, exercising an added measure of fiscal restraint while forging ahead with AVMA…
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Nonprofits collaborate on pet memorial program
Building on the success of its current Pet Memorial Pledge Program, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has partnered
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USDA ending downer cow slaughter exception
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced May 20 a total ban on the slaughter of downer cows for human consumption.
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Kornegay declares candidacy for AVMA president-elect
Sounding a theme of "strength through unity," Dr. Larry M. Kornegay launched his candidacy for 2009 AVMA president-elect at the Candidates'…
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Report summarizes new state laws and regulations in 2007
State governments adopted or considered a variety of measures during 2007 in areas that affect veterinarians—such as animal
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AASV president wants members and students on the farm
Alliances and research also continue as priorities
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One-health wonders
Robert D. Cardiff, MD, PhD, is a medical and experimental pathologist with expertise in tumor biology and the comparative pathology of genetically…
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AVMA hails gains in farm bill
Congress handed President Bush the second veto override of his presidency May 22 when it mustered the votes to pass the $307 billion
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USAHA, AAVLD team up and request more federal funding
A full docket of presentations on the latest information in antimicrobials, zoonotic disease preparedness, and diagnostic procedures
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Beef recall sparks hearings, tightened inspections
Video of cows too sick or injured to stand being dragged by chains, rolled with forklifts, and shot with high-intensity water hoses by employees of
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Veterinary leaders synergize at AVMA conference
The 2008 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, Jan. 11-13, drew 470 leaders, topping last year's record attendance