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Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association does not have the structure to adequately lead the veterinary profession into the future, according to a new report from the association's own 20/20 Vision Committee.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association created a new five-member Steering Committee for FDA Policy on Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobials to provide veterinary input on the use of antimicrobials in food animals.

Paris -- Veterinarians with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) report that the cattle disease rinderpest has been completely eradicated from live animal populations.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- After three years, AVMA Ed is ending its online continuing education, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Washington -- A new federal bill to motivate veterinarians to work in shortage areas like rural large- and mixed-animal medicine or public health was introduced May 24 in the U.S. Senate.

Incorrect answer for Equine Image Quiz: Flexural deformity in a foal

Correct answer for Equine Image Quiz: Flexural deformity in a foal

There's no shortage of veterinarians in most areas of rural practice, a veterinary committee reports
AABP says there is no shortage of veterinarians in most areas of rural food-supply.


References for Image Quiz: A Labrador with PU/PD and hepatomegaly (Sponsored by Dechra)

Veterinary associations, ACVIM and AAEP, have compiled resources to help veterinarians respond to an equine herpes virus outbreak.

The California state veterinarian's office confirmed 10 new equine herpes virus (EVH-1) cases today, expanding the scope of the outbreak.

Veterinary data from a 2010 survey confirms that heartworm disease was diagnosed in every U.S. state ? and nearly almost every county and parish too.

Incorrect answer for Image Quiz: Cytology-A chalky white-filled lesion in a German shepherd

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education is planning site visits to four veterinary schools and colleges this year.

Legislation targets sales of prescription medications by DVMs.

It's just a matter of time for the next natural disaster to impact the United States, says Dr. Karen Iovino, team commander of the National Veterinary Response Team 2.

Washington, D.C. -- "I was so nervous, I was sweating like a FEMA director watching the Weather Channel."

Davis, Calif. -- The $58.5 million research facility at UC-Davis veterinary school will bring together 50 faculty members from more than 24 disciplines.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- A new report is calling for major organizational change within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Severe storms yesterday spawned dozens of tornadoes killing more than 248 people in six states.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) created new educational resources to help veterinarians deal with waste disposal.


Banfield: Internal parasites, cats
