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Veterinary public health workforce bill introduced in Congress
Congress has taken up bipartisan legislation that would increase the number of veterinarians trained in public health.
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Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure, but treatments exist
Disability insurance may be helpful for patients who later have to leave the workforce
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Report: Government must address growing shortage of federal veterinarians
A new report is raising concerns that the federal government's veterinarian workforce isn't large enough to guarantee a safe food supply and…
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
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Education, advocacy, and diversity are Corry's priorities
Dr. Larry R. Corry, the 2009-2010 AVMA president, addressed the House of Delegates during its regular annual session July 10 in Seattle, saying…
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Veterinary services legislation introduced in Congress
New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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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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Pfizer to acquire Wyeth
Pfizer has announced a $68 billion merger agreement to acquire Wyeth, parent of Fort Dodge Animal Health.
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Comments accepted on national aquatic animal health plan
Federal authorities are accepting comments on a framework for combating disease in fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
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Three veterinary technician specialties added
Credentialed technicians now have three more specialization options, as recently announced by the National Association of
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Symposium calls for targeted efforts to increase diversity
Veterinary colleges and the veterinary profession cannot be successful in recruiting students from underrepresented ethnicities and races without…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Public health veterinarian sees challenges in infection trends
Food safety is not improving as quickly as hoped, and recent outbreaks of illness involved produce contaminated with pathogens
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Health summit issues a call to action for the profession
Ambassador Robert G. Loftis said disease can spread across the world within hours, and the only task more difficult than planning for a pandemic is…
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One Health Summit and study setting stage for policies, initiatives
A recent summit and an upcoming study will help the One Health Commission and other advocates of the one-health concept in developing policies and…
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Proposal would increase member dues in 2011
The AVMA House of Delegates is set to consider a resolution to increase member dues in 2011 so that the Association can continue to provide services,…
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'Ambitious' strategic plan unveiled at AAVMC meeting
A difficult economic climate did not deter the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' unveiling of its strategic plan, which will be…
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Policy review ranges from rabies to referrals
The AVMA Executive Board examined several AVMA policies during its June meeting,including ones related to scientific testing activities,
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Disability can strike early in a career
Many young professionals place their financial futures in jeopardy because they underestimate their true risk of becoming disabled.
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Animal welfare, advocacy among conference workshop topics
AVMA staff members explained why the profession needs representation in government and how animal welfare policy is formed.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
JAVMA news
Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
JAVMA news
Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.