Monthly Archive: October 2018
AVMA urges improvements to public service loan program
The AVMA is asking federal officials to determine why many applicants for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are being turned down, and to make needed changes to ensure the program serves the veterinarians and other public service employees it…
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Cities and Counties Are Expanding Laws on Which Types of Pets Are Legal
Image via iStock.com/HadelProductions When it comes to types of pets, for many people, what comes to mind are dogs and cats. In many states, there are laws on the local, county and state levels that limit which animals are…
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International award offers opportunity for AVMA members to shine
Nominations open for World Veterinary Association awards AVMA and Student AVMA members who have worked to protect the welfare of animals now have the opportunity to win recognition from the World Veterinary Association (WVA). As a constituent member of the…
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The World’s Oldest Known Flesh-Eating Fish Discovered
Image via Cosmos Magazine/Facebook Paleontologists recently discovered the Piranhamesodon pinnatomus, which is the world’s oldest known flesh-eating fish. Scientists found the fossilized remains in a limestone quarry in the Solnhofen region of Germany. According to Cosmos…
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Calling all aspiring veterinary leaders…
Learn, grow & evolve your leadership journey at VLC Are you interested in developing your leadership skills or getting more involved with the AVMA or other veterinary organizations? Would you like to connect with others who want to make a…
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US Steals World Record From Scotland for Most Golden Retrievers in One Place
Image via goldiepalooza/Instagram Goldie Palooza 2018, held in Huntington Beach, California on October 14, grabbed the unofficial world record for having the most Golden Retrievers in one place with 681 in attendance. The event took the title…
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Eco-Friendly Building in Austria Protects Wild Hamsters
Photo via iStock.com/Sun_apple Austrian real estate development company Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft (BIG) hired a landscaping consultant—dubbed “The Hamster Commissioner”—to ensure that their latest renovation project complies with regulations protecting wild hamsters. According to WLRN, BIG was commissioned by…
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October Lead & Learn: Loan repayment options and strategies
Student loans are a fact of life for most veterinary school graduates, and how we manage them can make a big difference for our finances. On October 29, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts about repayment options…
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Snapchat Has Announced Face Filters for Cats
Image via iStock.com/FilippoBacci Many pet parents have tried in vain to extend Snapchat filters to pets, but the Snapchat app has not been reliably able to detect pet faces. However, Snapchat has just announced the introduction of cat…
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Endangered Aye-Aye Born at the Denver Zoo
Image via Denver Zoo/Facebook An aye-aye, one of the rarest and hardest to see animals in the world, was just born at the Denver Zoo—which now houses three of the 24 aye-ayes in captivity. According to the…
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