State of the Profession 2009: DVMs alter strategies to assist economically strapped owners
Mar 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
National Report — "I think every family and every individual has a limit in their mind — not only cost but stress to their pet."
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Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Schaumburg, Ill. — Seven of nine resolutions where approved by the AVMA's House of Delegates in January.
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Investment losses, added payments lead to $6.8 million shortfall
Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Schaumburg, Ill. — The AVMA is looking at a $6.8 million shortfall to its investment earnings.
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Decides GHLIT's white paper too specific
Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Schaumburg, Ill. — The AVMA revised its policy on pet health insurance after the Council on Veterinary Service found GHLIT's white paper too prescriptive.
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Political Action Committee breaks record with $580,000 in donations
Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Schaumburg, Ill. — The AVMA Political Action Committee broke records for the 2007-2008 campaign cycle — generating $580,000 to donate to 145 campaigns.
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Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Manhattan, Kan. — Retired Brig. General Michael B. Cates was named director of Kansas State University's master of public health program.
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Omnibus bill could provide funding this year, but permanent source needed
Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Washington — As the Food Animal Reside Avoidance Databank continues to struggle, operating with bare-bones staff, Washington insiders hope for a reprieve.
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Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Schaumburg, Ill. — Get ready to pick up those paintbrushes and dustpans at this summer's AVMA meeting in Seattle.
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Feb 1, 2009
By:
Christina Macejko
Lackland, AFB, Texas — The new 38,000-square-foot Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base is open.
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