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Veterinary services during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 highlights access-to-care challenges

How to provide access to affordable veterinary care for pet owners with financial needs or limitations has always been a dilemma for ve...

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Dr. José Arce

Arce poised to make history this summer

Dr. José Arce will be the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the office of AVMA president-elect. He talks about his father volunteering with the American Medical Association, the pandemic’s effect on in-person meetings, and opportunities and challenges the profession faces.
Man with 2 dogs

USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers

In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for annual examinations of dogs held by APHIS-licensed dealers and exhibitors and continuous access to water for those dogs, as well as changes in how animal exhibitors, dealers, and researchers are licensed.
Dr. Sandra Faeh

Making a difference

When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles virtually this summer, its members will likely make Dr. Sandra Faeh the next AVMA vice president—a two-year office as the AVMA Board of Directors’ liaison to the Student AVMA and the veterinary colleges.
Dr. Montanye's study notes

Testing delays put graduates in limbo

Veterinary graduates who did not initially pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination or waited to take the examination until April are facing scheduling issues, which affects when they can start practicing.
U.S. map: National Animal Health Laboratory Network SARS-CoV-2

Veterinary labs continue to support COVID-19 testing

Twenty-seven facilities that are part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network are capable of testing for SARS-CoV-2 in animals. Of those, seven are certified to also test human samples for the virus.
Dr. Julie R. Butler with canine patient

Remembering veterinarians who have died during the pandemic

COVID-19 has left no area untouched, including the veterinary profession. Two veterinarians who died during the pandemic are remembered by friends and family.

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In Short

Robert L. Leighton, distinguished surgeon, dies at 102

Obituaries

Correction

The article “Young veterinarians bring unique perspective to ownership” in the June 15, 2020, issue of JAVMA News gave an incorrect title for Dr. Mark Helfat. He is a former AVMA Board of Directors chair.

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