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AVMA orders its own study on workforce needs

August 3, 2011

Schaumburg, Ill. -- While the profession awaits a national study on the needs of the veterinary workforce that has been years in the making, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has decided to undertake a study of its own.

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AKC provides more funding for working dog DNA database

August 1, 2011

Raleigh, N.C. — The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program kicked in $110,000 to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for its creation of a health database for search-and-rescue dogs.

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American Kennel Club welcomes three new breeds

August 1, 2011

Raleigh, N.C. — A herding dog, a hound dog and a terrier have been added to the list of registered breeds by the American Kennel Club.

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AVMA endorses military working dog monument

August 1, 2011

Washington — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its support to the construction of a new national monument that will recognize the contributions made by military working dogs to our nation's security.

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AVMA moves closer to finalizing Model Veterinary Practice Act revisions

August 1, 2011

Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is finalizing its latest revision of the Model Veterinary Practice Act.

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Morris Animal Foundation funds nearly 50 new wildlife health studies

August 1, 2011

Denver — The Morris Animal Foundation reports it will fund 50 new and continuing wildlife health studies.

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Gerhardt Schurig selected to lead Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

July 26, 2011

Washington -- The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) came under new leadership July 18 at its summer meeting when Dr. Gerhardt Schurig, dean of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, assumed the presidency.

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NAVMEC board adopts new roadmap for veterinary education

July 21, 2011

St. Louis -- A new report describing the future of veterinary education has been adopted by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).

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Veterinarians need to reinforce profession's value in an ailing economy, says AVMA pres. elect

July 17, 2011

St. Louis -- Veterinarians are facing a defining time, says Dr. Rene Carlson, the incoming president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

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