Monthly Archive: September 2018
Raising food animals without antibiotics: Is it sustainable?
AVMA’s chief economist to examine the data Rising consumer interest in how food is produced has resulted in more farm animals being raised without antibiotics. This has placed new demands on the veterinarians who care for these animals and who…
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Your input needed: Help us redesign our website
Will you help the AVMA create a better website? Over the course of the next year, the AVMA is working hard to improve avma.org to make it easier to use. The fresh, new website will enable members to find what…
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AVMA and RCVS join forces on veterinary mental health
Veterinarians and veterinary organizations across the world share a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of veterinary team members. Now, the AVMA and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have joined forces to promote wellbeing across the…
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Take advantage of a unique animal welfare experience
The Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, also known as AWJAC, will be held November 16-18, 2018, at Colorado State University. Offering a unique educational experience for participants, this contest is open to veterinary students, undergraduates and graduate students—and a limited…
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Speaking up and making our voice heard
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Last month, I shared with you my commitment to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession by engaging with federal and state lawmakers and the public. Today, I am asking you to join me…
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Cannabis: Lead & learn from AVMA experts
Webinar offers education and guidance on timely topic If you were one of the 800-plus veterinary professionals who attended the AVMA’s recent webinar on cannabis, you were part of an important discussion that offered insight on the potential benefits, risks,…
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