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Perry, Iowa-The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) says the sow housing guidelines that were recently passed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are sound, based in science and important for the swine industry.

Schaumburg, Ill.- Days prior to the American Veter-inary Medical Asso-ciation (AVMA) annual convention in July, group leaders took on a mass mailing designed to derail rival education equivalency standards put forth by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

Nashville-Midway into his term as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) vice president, Dr. Jack O. Walthers becomes the group's 2002-2003 president-elect.

If Dr. Joe M. Howell could pen his legacy right now as the 122th president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), it would be that he paid attention to the right issues and responded appropriately.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The rift between the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) regarding their rival foreign graduate equivalency programs takes a backseat at the 2002 AVMA Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Montclair, N.J.-It costs George Cameron, DVM, $6,000 a month in health insurance premiums to cover the 20 employees on his payroll. That's not small change, but it's a far cry from the near $96,000 he annually expended for staff coverage before signing on with the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association's (NJVMA) group health benefits plan - the country's only veterinary association offering such a service

Schaumburg, Ill.-The rift between the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) regarding their rival foreign graduate equivalency programs takes a backseat at the 2002 AVMA Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Schaumburg, Ill.­­As a result of the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) two-phase redistricting plan, two new members have been named to the executive board.

Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association and Merial have teamed up to launch a new consumer education campaign on the importance of visiting the veterinarian.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Not since 1995 has more than one candidate run for the presidency of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Now Drs. Jan E. Bartels and Jack O. Walther say they're sparking competitive flames within the AVMA as presidential hopefuls in the 2002 election.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) disaster relief efforts just received a major shot of funding.

Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association and Merial have teamed up to launch a new consumer education campaign on the importance of visiting the veterinarian.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Access to veterinary products via the Internet, from credible and charlatan pharmacies, is a trend that is here to stay. And it will likely become more prevalent, experts predict.

Denver-The recently-released second edition, Neurological Examination for the Busy Practitioner, is designed to be a quick-access reference tool for veterinarians who perform such exams.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is slated to sponsor the World Veterinary Congress in 2005, marking the second time the event's been held in the United States since its 1863 inception.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Access to veterinary products via the Internet, from credible and charlatan pharmacies, is a trend that is here to stay. And it will likely become more prevalent, experts predict.

Following a DVM's animal abuse conviction, the country's largest veterinary group publishes statement on humane restraining methods

Schaumburg, Ill.-Adding to its swine, bovine and equine recommendations, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) puts forth judicious use of antimicrobial guidelines for cats and dogs.

Legal complications void plans to unite the groups' rival educational equivalence standards for foreign graduates

Fort Collins, Colo.-Veterinary students across the country will have an opportunity to get a jump on their careers next month at the 2002 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Symposium (SAVMA) on the campus of Colorado State University as they spend three days tackling medical and business issues they can expect to see practice.

Schaumburg, Ill.- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers a new Web-based job posting and search service, called the Veterinary Career Center (VCC).

Staff health care options need AVMA help One of the biggest all-time goofs in the annals of fulfilling responsibilities to the constituency of the profession has been the deletion of a health plan for the veterinary practice support staff.

Denver-Despite corporate layoffs, reduced consumer spending and hints of a recession in the national economy, the small animal practice slice of the economy remains bright, according to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

The AAHA Press has published a comprehensive management book designed to reach both the beginner and experienced veterinary manager.

Auburn University, Ala. - The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is attempting to raise $500,000 for the new Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University here.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Association of Veterinary State Boards' (AAVSB) will soon vote on its controversial model practice act, and officials of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are ready to fight its passage.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Two long-time DVMs have been selected to join the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board.

Baton Rouge, La.-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has coordinated a practice financing program for membership with The Matsco Companies.

San Antonio, Texas-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) honored five DVMs at its 68th annual meeting here.

Dr. Michael Thomas weighs in on time, pain management, c.e., teamwork