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VPI joins Fort Dodge, AVMA as wellness campaign sponsor

July 10, 2009

VPI signed on this year as a third sponsor of the 2009 National Pet Wellness campaign, joining the AVMA and Fort Dodge.

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AVMA convention attendees to help refurbish equine shelter

July 9, 2009

Seattle -- Many veterinarians attending the 2009 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention will volunteer some time to make repairs and cosmetic improvements to a nearby equine shelter.

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AVMA House torpedoes research animal policy revision

July 9, 2009

An AVMA resolution that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research has been quietly killed.

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Calif. OKs law to prevent cities from interfering with sanctioned veterinary medical procedures

July 8, 2009

A new bill will prevent cities and counties from passing laws banning state-approved veterinary medical procedures.

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AVMA's hard line too hard?

July 1, 2009

Seattle — The Utah Veterinary Medical Association wants the AVMA to lay off the "hard-line slant" it took when the policy on ear cropping and tail docking was changed late last year.

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Feds introduce bill to aid veterinary education

June 30, 2009

Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.

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Pet insurance CE course slated for AVMA meeting

June 28, 2009

Seattle -- The AVMA GHLIT will offer a preview of its pet health insurance continuing-education course at the annual convention in Seattle next month.

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AVMA again backs fish-throwing program despite PETA threat

June 24, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- After AVMA reiterated its decision to move forward with a motivational fish-tossing presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at the AVMA convention next month, PETA threatened to "out" those in attendance.

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Fish will fly at AVMA convention

June 15, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The Pike Place fishmongers will perform as planned during the AVMA's annual convention in Seattle.

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