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More itchy pets? No problem

More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats

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AAEP convention attendees

Early-career equine vets face challenges

The challenges younger equine veterinarians face provided fodder for discussion during a session at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention this past December.
Australian bushfire

AVMA donates $25,000 to Australia wildfire relief

The AVMA will donate $25,000 to aid Australian veterinarians who are helping animals impacted by the bushfires ravaging their country. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation will match additional donations up to $50,000.
U.S. Capitol building

Budget deal boosts federal veterinary programs

Three of AVMA’s top federal funding priorities either received additional funding for fiscal year 2020 or were maintained at current levels, which is no small feat in the current political environment, says AVMA’s chief government relations officer.
Chart: Medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals - Source: FDA

Antimicrobial sales rise in 2018 but remain down over decade

Data show one-year rises among products for pigs, cattle
Pet owner embracing her dog

Putting a price on Fido

Researchers use a method for calculating the worth of a human life to determine the dollar value of our canine companions.
Sheep standing in a pasture

Survey: Veterinarians see risk from drug-resistant parasites

Veterinarians and parasitologists tend to perceive antiparasitic drug resistance as at least a moderate risk to ruminants and horses, according to survey results.

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Tips on hiring, technology for equine vets

Update: FDA says Hill’s failed to follow own procedures

AABP calls for pain control during horn removal

Recalled mirtazapine may have double the labeled strength

Newcastle reemerges, spreads in California

CSU creates Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative

In Short

Veterinary faculty among 2019 elected AAAS fellows

Jones promoted to rear admiral in Public Health Service

American Association of Equine Practitioners

Horse organization recognizes Texas veterinarian

Washington State VMA

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