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Washington - 4/8/08 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants veterinarians to pressure lawmakers to support the Senate's version of the Farm Bill.

Madison, Wis. - 4/2/08 - The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) plans to release guiding principles for large-animal welfare, pending review by the group's Animal Welfare Committee and the Executive Board's final approval in June.

An accurate history is critical to the evaluation of a female animal suspected to be infertile.

Sacramento, Calif. - Longstanding disputes between the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) came to a head last month, with the introduction of a bill designed to curb the power of regulators.

Sacramento, Calif. - West Hollywood City Council promises to fight California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)-backed legislation that would bar local governments from criminalizing state regulated and sanctioned procedures.

Hershey, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) honored Dr. Michael A. Obenski with the association's 2007 Dr. A. Wayne Mountan Memorial Media Award.

Lexington, Ky. - Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and others wishing to submit scientific papers, "how-to" papers and review papers for possible presentation at this year's AAEP convention have until March 14 to submit them online for consideration.

Lexington, Ky. - Revised equine vaccination guidelines - updated by an American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) committee - reflect new attitudes on infectious diseases, core vaccinations and recent technology.

Twin Cities, Minn. - About 40 veterinarians working in animal rehabilitation created a new organization and set up an annual meeting.

Sacramento, Calif. - The California Veterinary Medical Association's (CVMA) Veterinary Insurance Service Co. (VISC) plans to roll out individual and small-group health-care coverage by April.

Lexington, Ky. - Four American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) leaders want to visit Mexican horse-slaughter plants following widespread reports of equine abuse and inhumane euthanasia.

Kuna, Idaho - Estimates of how much revenue the state might receive from a proposed annual fee for veterinary pharmaceutical firms in Idaho could be inflated by as much as double, according to the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), which is taking a neutral stand on the measure.

Washington- Eric M. McKeeby was named communications manager for the American Veterinary Medical Association's Governmental Relations Division.

Palm Springs, Calif. - The creation of cat-care guidelines for veterinarians and pet owners is the first in a series of steps aimed to reverse the trend of decreasing feline veterinary visits at a time of increasing cat ownership.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 2/28/08 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to install two new members to the Executive Board in July during the group's New Orleans convention.

The California Veterinary Medical Association's (CVMA) Veterinary Insurance Service Company (VISC) plans to roll out individual and small-group health care coverage by April.

Leaders narrow association's direction to five key areas

Schaumburg, Ill. - American Veterinary Medical Association Treasurer Dr. Bret Marsh expects the group's income over expenses to exceed $1.5 million for 2007, far surpassing the $61,000 originally anticipated.

Schaumburg, ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association wants to have a real presence in a pretend world.

Schaumburg, ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association seeks nominations for the 2008 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association kicks off the Congressional Action Network, a re-launch of what previously was known as the Congressional Advocacy Network.

Washington - The American Veterinary Medical Association's president was to testify Feb. 7 before a House committee concerning the National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA).

Washington In a move designed to "open doors for the American Veterinary Medical Association, group leaders hired American Capitol Group to push the group Washington agenda.

Denver, Colo. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is in the discovery phase for the second time; of developing a nationwide group health-insurance plan.

2.7 percent of association members contributed $256,948, officials report

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. launched an outreach program targeting pet obesity.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 1/15/08 - The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. launched an outreach program targeting pet obesity.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 1/14/08 - Nominations for the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2008 Humane Award are being accepted through Feb. 1.

Schaumburg, Ill. - American Veterinary Medical Association leaders approved a Policy on Transparency during the Executive Board's fall meeting as well as a strategy for released AVMA-owned data.

The American Veterinary Medical Association's Governmental Relations Division received leadership's guidance to act on a long list of federal initiatives.