Monthly Archive: May 2018
Unite your practice around preventive care guidelines
How does a veterinary practice get all employees to focus on adopting best-practice preventive healthcare guidelines for use in everyday practice? Animal Family Veterinary Care Center in Davenport, Iowa, met that challenge with the help of a suite of free…
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AVMA members arrive home from Antarctic expedition with renewed passion
It’s not every day that veterinarians have the opportunity to explore Antarctica, but that’s exactly what Drs. Elisa Harvey and Jill Lynn did earlier this year. Along with nearly 80 other women with scientific backgrounds, Drs. Harvey and Lynn participated…
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12 Puppies Rescued From Chernobyl Head to the US to Start a New Life
On April 26, 1986, a power surge sparked an explosion in Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, leading to one of the worst nuclear accidents in world history—the Chernobyl disaster. And in the minds of many, Chernobyl conjures…
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Asked and Answered: Online CE from your trusted source
When we talk with our members, you consistently tell us how much you love AVMA-provided CE. Our instructors and curricula are second to none, and our unwavering commitment to advance the veterinary profession lets you know you can trust us…
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It’s No Surprise That Pet Owners Spend This Much Each Month on Pets
In recent years, the pet industry has turned into a thriving business. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ statistics on “Personal consumption expenditures: Pets, pet products and related services,” American spending for pets and pet products or…
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What to Do If a Dog Scratches You
By Dr. Sarah Wooten Many people know about cat scratch fever, but can a dog scratch be just as dangerous? Although you are less likely to contract severe illness from a dog scratch, there is still a possibility of…
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License portability, student debt and globalization: Give us your opinion
Should veterinarians be allowed greater licensure portability to provide our critical services? What can we do to address veterinary student debt? What role should the AVMA play internationally? We want your input as the AVMA House of Delegates prepares to…
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Purebred Dogs Offer Insight in Cancer Research
In recent years, multiple studies have found that purebred dogs have more to offer cancer research than just their sniffing noses. In the recent Popular Science article, “Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer,” Sara Chodosh explores the ways…
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The Build Act (S. 2463)
There’s a lot going on in D.C. right now! The Farm Bill is up for renewal so debate over the SNAP program is raging, the opioid crisis has led to new legislation that’s moving quickly, and midterm elections are looming….
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Taking on the world with O.A.R.
Jam band to headline concert at AVMA Convention 2018 If you haven’t already decided to join us in Denver for AVMA Convention 2018, here’s some news to help you make up your mind: The popular jam band O.A.R. will headline…
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