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AVMA updates antimicrobial policies
In Memory – July 18, 2024
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture – April 19-21, 2024
A practice manager’s tips for recruiting veterinary team members
Steering group suggests changes for more pet-friendly rental housing
Emergency aid available for HPAI-related milk losses
Federal Reserve Board data show higher prices, inflation guide consumer decisions
Alabama VMA – May 29-June 2, 2024
House elects committee, council members and names liaison
Education council schedules site visits – July 2024
Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques
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AVMA updates antimicrobial policies
Education council schedules site visits – July 2024
Delegates updated on HPAI response
Knapp, Willis elected AVMA Board chair, vice chair
Veterinarians recognized for public service, international work
House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy
Ergen, Quammen kick off campaigns for 2025-26 AVMA president-elect
AVMA acknowledges four veterinary scientists with research awards
Student, intern, resident authors win JAVMA, AJVR awards
Montgomery honored with 2024 George Bishop PAC Award
How dog owner feeding choices correlate with nutritional health outcomes
Practice
House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy
House considers changes required to meet profession’s future needs
CAPC forecasts continuing spread of parasitic diseases
ISFM, AAFP update guidelines on long-term NSAID use in cats
Pain questionnaire adapted to identify osteoarthritis in horses
PRRS diagnosis quicker thanks to new online tool
Minnesota creates title protection, licensure pathway for veterinary technicians
Veterinarians advised to watch for drug-resistant ringworm infections
FDA allows compounded FIP drug in certain cases
$200M from federal government aims to stop spread of H5N1 among dairy cows
Drugs for treating heart failure, respiratory diseases receive FDA approval
Community
In Memory – July 18, 2024
Alabama VMA – May 29-June 2, 2024
Education council schedules site visits – July 2024
In Memory – July 4, 2024
Midwestern proposes new veterinary college on Illinois campus
In Memory – June 20, 2024
El Paso VMA presents awards
In Memory – June 6, 2024
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – April 11-13, 2024
Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 25, 2024
In Memory – May 23, 2024
American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – February 23-24, 2024
Issues
A practice manager’s tips for recruiting veterinary team members
AAVSB, VMG surveys find lack of support for midlevel practitioner
Federal Reserve Board data show higher prices, inflation guide consumer decisions
Delegates updated on HPAI response
Practice efficiency takes on greater importance in current economy
Professional liability concerns a hot topic at HOD forum
AAVMC publishes handbook for use of animals in veterinary education
Chronic wasting disease continues to spread in cervids
Artificial intelligence poised to transform veterinary care
Diligent detective work leads to discovery of HPAI in dairy cattle
Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
Government
Delegates updated on HPAI response
APHIS awards $22M to detect, combat animal diseases
Government prepares to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
Veterinarians advised to watch for drug-resistant ringworm infections
FDA allows compounded FIP drug in certain cases
APHIS finalizes rule requiring electronic ID tags for certain cattle, bison
USDA’s loan repayment program pays out $9M in 2023
Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
APHIS bolsters regulations against horse soring
Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
FTC to ban most noncompete agreements
Events
Johnson emphasizes hard work as the foundation for his success, on and off the court
Veterinarians recognized for public service, international work
Unsung Heroes awards give veterinary staff members credit they deserve
Student, intern, resident authors win JAVMA, AJVR awards
Montgomery honored with 2024 George Bishop PAC Award
Meritorious Service Award goes to Carter
AVMA hands out four awards for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media
Champion for veterinary profession wins AVMA Award posthumously
AVMA FDP Lifetime Achievement award, President’s Awards recipients honored
Summit highlights One Health opportunities for veterinarians
Basketball legend turned billionaire to give AVMA Keynote
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Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques
AAVSB, VMG surveys find lack of support for midlevel practitioner
CDC updates recommendation for human rabies vaccination
House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy
APHIS awards $22M to detect, combat animal diseases
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American Veterinary Medical Association elects new volunteer leaders for 2024-2025 term
Austin-area students get first-hand look at veterinary medicine from 'Critter Fixers', American Veterinary Medical Association at 'Vet for a Day'
Dr. Ruby Perry named as recipient of AVMA’s Frederick Douglass Patterson Award
AVMA, The Street Dog Coalition partner to help pets of people experiencing homelessness in Austin
Dr. Rena Carlson announces 2024 AVMA President’s Award winners