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Five Inspiring Stories of Critically Endangered Bird Species That Were Brought Back
BirdLife International recently published a story called “The Comeback Kids: five birds brought back from the brink,” which details the triumphant wildlife conservation efforts for five different endangered bird species. As explained on their website, “BirdLife International is a global…
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Meeting Congressman Yoho
Last week, I wrote about the version of The Build Act that is currently working it’s way through The Senate (S. 2463). This week, fellow AVMA extern McKenna and I were able to meet one of the Congressmen who introduced…
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Can Dogs Have Dog Best Friends?
By Dr. Wailani Sung When we brought our puppy home several years ago, I worried that my adult dog would not like the puppy, and that my puppy would not bond with my older dog. Thankfully both dogs got…
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BLM Creates ‘Online Corral’ to Help Americans Connect With Adoptable Wild Horses and Burros
On Friday, May 18, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral.” The Online Corral is a new website that aims to connect the American public with adoptable wild American…
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Confirmed Cases of H3N2 Canine Influenza in Brooklyn, NY
Dog owners in Brooklyn should be aware that there have been several confirmed cases of H3N2 canine influenza. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) explains that “Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection of…
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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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