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Organization hopes to shed light on pet obesity in the U.S. and improve care for overweight pets.

House of Delegates vote on proposed amendments, elect Clark Fobian, DVM, president-elect.

Dog ownership down a little; cat ownership down more, according to AVMA demographic study.

The North Carolina VMA heads to the Capitol in Raleigh; plus more pet health news across the U.S.

Dogs, cats and horses receive recognition for overcoming life-threatening illnesses.

Stuffed Animal Clinic at Sacramento Zoo raises $600 for police canine association

Three California Veterinary Medical Association members selected to serve on board.

The Veterinary Medical Association of New York City recently honored Mark E. Peterson, DVM.

AVMA commends Agriculture Committee for maintaining existing programs, introducing new initiatives.

Whitehair defeated Billy Clay, DVM, in the election to succeed Ted Cohn, DVM, as AVMA District IX representative this August.

Fellows provide science-based veterinary and public health expertise to members of Congress.

New data reveals where employers and team members feel the pinch of working in a veterinary hospital.

Increasing global need for protein sources discussed at conference, along with how educational specialization could better serve future rural veterinarians.

Association and other groups respond to New York Times article investigating the dangers racing poses to horses, people.

California VMA opposed bill, saying it would remove oversight from veterinary board.

Maccabe succeeds Bennie Osburn, interim executive director, effective May 15.

Few of us have the luxury of a personal "life coach" to help us in our pursuit of personal and professional growth. The search for growth never ends and requires commitment.

A general risk assessment begins with a good and complete history and evaluation of the pet's lifestyle.

Legislation would let nonveterinarians conduct medical procedures, organization says.

Bill intended to improve housing conditions for egg-laying hens.

Watch out for this bogus webinar invitation and protect yourself from future scams.

Raleigh, N.C. - The American Kennel Club added the Treeing Walker Coonhound to its list of 174 recognized breeds.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association made a quiet statement at the last AVMA House of Delegates meeting.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board revised its policy on extra-label drug use in January, and the association says it will use the new policy to comment on additional restrictions placed on the use of cephalosporin-class antimicrobials in most food animals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is worried about its fate as the January 2014 effective date for President Barack Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act approaches.

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