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AVMA: Disaster Plans Must Include Pets

As emergency crews respond to the tsunami crisis in Japan and flooding in California, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding pet owners in a video to include pets and livestock in emergency plans. "Taking care of pets can be ... Originally posted here: AVMA: Disaster Plans Must Include...
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Ruffian Equine Medical Center Closes, Scheduled to Re-Open in May

The Ruffian Equine Medical Center (REMC) closed its doors for renovation on March 1. According to the hospital's website, the state-of-the-art equine hospital located across the street Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., is undergoing restructuring.. Link: Ruffian Equine Medical Center Closes, Scheduled to Re-Open in May ...
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Legislators Aim to End Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural Areas

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds U.S. Senators Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, for introducing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bipartisan legislation will help the country... More: Legislators Aim to End Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural Areas ...
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High Field MRIs for Horses Now Available from Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) has announced that they are now able to offer high field MRI service for horses. A mobile high field MRI is scheduled to the clinic in Leesburg, Va., about once a month, according... Read the original here: High Field MRIs for Horses...
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Recession Impacts Many Veterinary Incomes

Veterinarians are feeling the impact of the recession and it's hitting many with salary decreases, according to the 2011 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Report on Veterinary Compensation. "It's important to note that... Go here to see the original: Recession Impacts Many Veterinary Incomes ...
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Jade Hunter, Sire of Champion Racehorse Azeri, Euthanized

Jade Hunter, multiple stakes winner and sire of Horse of the Year Azeri, was humanely euthanized Jan. 23 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., due to complications from colic. Jade Hunter The 27-year-old Thoroughbred... Read more: Jade Hunter, Sire of Champion Racehorse Azeri, Euthanized ...
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AVMA Congressional Fellows Take Posts on Capitol Hill

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is proud to announce that two 2010-11 Congressional Fellows--Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS, and Kathryn Simmons, DVM--have taken prestigious posts on Capitol Hill. Originally posted here: AVMA Congressional Fellows Take Posts on Capitol Hill ...
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New Propofol Controls: AVMA Offers Important Guidance

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has offered input to help smooth implementation of proposed new federal guidelines on a useful and effective induction agent, propofol. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has proposed making propofol... Read the original here: New Propofol Controls: AVMA Offers Important Guidance ...
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Barbara Schmidt to Serve as Next AVMA Treasurer

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) executive board has elected Barbara A. Schmidt, DVM, of Union, Ky., as the association's next treasurer. Schmidt, an equine practitioner, will officially begin serving as AVMA treasurer in.. Link: Barbara Schmidt to Serve as Next AVMA Treasurer ...
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Veterinarian’s Oath Revised to Stress Importance of Animal Welfare

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revised the Veterinarian's Oath--which all graduates of U.S. veterinary schools take--to stress the importance of animal welfare. The revision, approved by the AVMA executive board at... The rest is here: Veterinarian's Oath Revised to Stress Importance of Animal Welfare ...
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