Sep 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
Two veterinary colleges have been moved from full to limited accreditation, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE).
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AVMA coverage: Philosophical disparity is clearly evident among delgates on animal welfare issues
Aug 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
New Orleans — Veterinarians once again squared off on animal-welfare and human-health issues at this year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates meeting.
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Midwest floods will have long-term effect on animal health and veterinarians
Aug 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
Although floodwaters receded along the banks of the Mississippi, the aftermath will continue to be felt for months and even years.
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Antimicrobial ban doesn't garner enough votes to reach the floor, but DVMs couldn't stop talking about it
Aug 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
New Orleans — Whether even to discuss a ban on antimicrobials in livestock feed for growth promotion split the House of Delegates nearly in half at the annual American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference.
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With New Orleans back to half its pre-Katrina size, veterinary clinics are fewer but doing okay
Aug 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
New Orleans — Local veterinarians say growth doesn't mean their practices are brimming with clients, especially considering the number of clinics has declined, due to delayed construction, financial and other reasons, so that the number of practices remaining is just about on par with the client base.
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Aug 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
Devastating floods in several Midwest states left most farm animals unscathed, but food shortages and disease still loom as major concerns for farmers and veterinarians in coming months and years.
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Jul 25, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
Columbia, Mo. - While doing research on the Liberian orphanage where she adopted her two sons, veterinarian Carolyn Henry came across a photograph she couldn't easily ignore.
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CVMA's bid to eliminate vice president position defeated
Jul 25, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
New Orleans - Delegates from across the country considered 16 resolutions - some contentious, such as the one to support changes in veal husbandry - at the AVMA House of Delegates (HoD) meeting in late July.
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Pennsylvania focuses on changing laws for dog breeders; mandatory veterinary examinations debated
Jul 1, 2008
By:
Christina Macejko
Harrisburg, Pa. — Sweeping legislation is aimed at cleaning up Pennsylvania puppy mills, but the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association says the proposals still need some work.
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