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State veterinarian inherits AVMA treasury
Indianapolis —Dr. Bret Marsh is adding financial planning for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to a workload that already includes managing an $8-million budget and 150 staff members as Indiana's state veterinarian.
AVMA delegates assert power, buck leadership trends
Minneapolis — American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) delegates challenged two Executive Board decisions on resolutions by voting to defeat a foie gras ban and advance a U.S. microchip standard.
Fluoroquinolones and pyoderma: Using the best drug at the right dosage (Sponsored by Pfizer)
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics represent one of the greatest developments in antibiotic therapy in the last fifty years. However, with their tremendous benefit comes great risk.
AVMA backs sow stalls, stresses welfare initiatives
Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) votes to support sow gestation stalls until a more welfare-friendly housing system that's reliable, efficient and economically viable is conceived.
CVMA attacks vicious dog legislation
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is fighting legislation that would allow municipalities to create local laws targeting specific breeds of dogs.
Treasurer leaves AVMA in robust financial health
Schaumburg, Ill. — Dr. James F. Peddie leaves the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with more than $20 million in reserves, remodeled Washington real estate and some of the lowest professional membership fees in the nation.
FVMA relieved by bill's veto
Orlando — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) breaths a sigh of relief after Gov. Jeb Bush vetoed a bill that carried lenient standards on pharmacy dispensing laws.
AAHA readies release of dental guidelines
Denver — Slated for September release, Dental Care Guidelines authored by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are in the final editing process.
Dermatology case study winners receive prize at AVMA meeting
MINNEAPOLIS- 8/1/05 - Five veterinarians won a trip to the George H. Muller Veterinary Dermatology Seminar in Hawaii this November for their written and photo submissions of dermatological cases in the practice setting.
AVMA mentoring program fights for participation
Schaumburg, Ill. — After a year in the planning stages, the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) mentoring program went live, but it's been a challenge to obtain widespread participation, officials report.
AVMA exhibit policy stirs activist groups
Schaumburg, Ill. — Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) members want space on the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) convention floor, and they're taking strides to get it.
AVMA convention wraps up with microchip standardization, foie gras support
Minneapolis - 7/21/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in correlation with the World Veterinary Congress (WVC) brought 4,070 practitioners to Minneapolis.
CVMA amends resolution on AVMF finances
Schaumburg, Ill. — California veterinary leaders want the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to stop endorsing its foundation until the non-profit resolves some "financial issues."
FVMA says drug bill might have national impact
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) is working to stifle a bill that would allow non-human medications to be processed with only a faxed prescription.
AAHA launches public awareness campaign
Denver — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) launched a public awareness campaign geared toward educating the public on AAHA-accredited hospitals.
AVMA convention to feature diversity symposium
MINNEAPOLIS - 6/9/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to host a program to address diversity in veterinary medicine during the group?s annual convention next month in Minneapolis.
AAHA investigates veterinary fees
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CVMA resolution targets AVMF financial woes
Schaumburg, Ill. — Armed with $200,000 in the bank and a charitable mission to promote disaster preparedness, American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) leaders find themselves battling for the organization's life.
AVMA creates elaborate system of welfare groups
Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to rank as the nation's authority on animal welfare and establish the profession as a vital guide to welfare ideals by 2008.
FVMA fights to maintain veterinary safeguards
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) reports its lobbying fund is almost depleted after countering legislation that allows an "independent contractor" to treat animals.
AVMA, Fort Dodge launch spring pet wellness program
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 5/9/05 - In effort to educate pet owners about the need for a twice-a-year pet wellness exams, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and Fort Dodge once again unite for the spring pet wellness campaign.
AVMA hires manager of state, regulatory affairs
Schaumburg, Ill. — Adrian Hochstadt joins the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Communications Division as the assistant director of state and regulatory affairs.
Aja sets goals for AAHA presidency
Baltimore — Recognizing veterinary technicians and specialists is one of Dr. Daniel Aja's goals as he takes the reins as the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) 69th president at the annual conference in Baltimore.
CVMA supports anti-ear cropping bill
Sacramento, Calif. - As the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) takes heat for fighting West Hollywood's declaw ban, the group votes to support legislation to outlaw ear cropping, a largely cosmetic procedure.
AVMA nabs Barbara bush as keynote speaker
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. —Barbara Bush is slated as keynote speaker of the jointly held American Veterinary Medical Association and World Veterinary Association annual conventions in Minneapolis.
AAHA moves to streamline medical protocols
Denver — In a major push to streamline medical protocols, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is releasing a series of guidelines for veterinarians.
Crawford's nomination lauded by AVMA
CLEVELAND — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its strong support to President George Bush's nomination of Dr. Lester M. Crawford to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
PVMA adopts legal positions on animals
Hershey, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) approved last month the release of two position statements and a resolution addressing hot-button issues involving pets.
CVMA sues city over declaw ban
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — A lawsuit filed by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) against West Hollywood seeks to stop the city from banning veterinary surgical procedures already legal in the state.