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APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring
In an effort to end horse soring at Tennessee Walking Horse shows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
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Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) updated and adopted several policies during its April 4-5 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 12-13, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) welcomed new diplomates following the board certification examination held online from February…
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Diligent detective work leads to discovery of HPAI in dairy cattle
Drs. Barbara Petersen and Drew Magstadt were part of a network of cattle and diagnostic veterinarians who made the connection between cat and bird…
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Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
Colorado recently enacted two bills related to veterinary medicine: one dealing with telehealth and the other on scope of practice for veterinary…
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Veterinarian makes history as first woman to finish Barkley Marathons
Dr. Jasmin Paris, a veterinarian from the United Kingdom, made history this spring as the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, an…
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Taste as a tool
Researchers at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and elsewhere have spent decades gathering data about food palatability and investigating why pets have certain…
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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is starting to require negative tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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FTC to ban most noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 23 banning noncompete clauses nationwide. The commission voted to approve the final…
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In Memory – April 25, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 25, 2024
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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Dr. Henry E. Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. He was…
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Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) has received a letter of intent from a group of veterinarians wishing to seek recognition for…
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of…
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Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024
The Oregon VMA (OVMA) held its Oregon Veterinary Conference from March 1-3 in Corvallis. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023
The 29th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium was held September 7-11, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. Several organizations…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
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APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement
A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. departments of agriculture and justice means greater collaboration and coordination when investigating…
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AVMA task force to tackle specialist shortage in academia
A new task force, proposed by the AVMA Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) and approved by the Board during its April 5 meeting in…
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In Memory – April 11, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 11, 2024
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians – February 24-27, 2024
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 55th annual meeting from February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The association presented…
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States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A…
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Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee
The 2024 Student AVMA Symposium, co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee, took place March 14-17 at the Knoxville…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 29-December 3, 2023
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its 69th annual convention from November 29-December 3, 2023, in San Diego. The…
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States with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows to six
A herd of dairy cattle in Ohio has been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), increasing the number of states with dairy operations…