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2007 Veterinary Medicine article index

List of Practice Tips stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of Talking Points stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of Personnel Solutions stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of Hospital Design stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of Equine Solutions stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of stories written by authors whose last name starts with S-T in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

List of Building the Bond stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 12/11/07 - More dog owners than cat owners exist in the U.S. but more cats than dogs live in homes. Nearly half of those pet owners consider their animals family members, and on average, spent $366 per household on veterinary care in 2006.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association replaced its "informed consent" policy last month to safeguard the profession from a guardianship distinction tied to human health care.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 11/27/07 - The American Veterinary Medical Association's Executive Board passed a policy designed to steer local municipalities away from regulating veterinary procedures.

Washington - 11/20/07 - In an effort to get the bogged down Farm Bill passed with its veterinary-related amendments, the American Veterinary Medical Association's political arm wants DVMs to contact their senators.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 11/20/07 - Dr. Lyle Vogel is the American Veterinary Medical Association's new assistant executive vice president, replacing Dr. Jan Donlin, who left the job in July. He now ranks second-in-command behind Dr. Ron DeHaven, executive vice president.

Denver, Colo. - To help veterinarians track disease and client health-care compliance, standardized diagnostic terms are under development by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Schaumburg, Ill. -The American Veterinary Medical Association plans to release its latest U.S. pet ownership and demographics study by year's end.

Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) soon plans to accept resumes for executive director.

Denver, Colo. - 10/4/07 - A public service announcement campaign to promote awareness and accreditation standards kicks off on the worldwide web this month, sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Schaumburg, Ill. - Dr. Christine N. Hoang is the American Veterinary Medical Association's assistant director of the Scientific Activities Division. She fills the seat vacated by Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin, who was promoted to division director last year.

Denver, Colo. - Changing viewpoints on addressing companion-animal pain and the benefits of doing so are highlighted in newly created pain-management guidelines - the product of a partnership task force between the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/27/07 - A New Zealand veterinary institution has gained full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation arm, the Council on Education.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/14/07 - Multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association. No deaths have been reported, but symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/4/07 - "Being a Pet is Risky Business" campaign, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, aims to raise awareness about common pet disease risks and how to protect against them.

Schaumburg Ill. - With the 10-year anniversary of the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2000 euthanasia guidelines fast approaching, the group's Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) prepares to review the document for relevancy and possible changes.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Dr. Heather C. F. Case is the American Veterinary Medical Association's new national coordinator of disaster preparedness and response.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Former government official Dr. Ron DeHaven's hiring to the American Veterinary Medical Association's top position appears to have prompted a series of high-level job changes within the membership organization.

Washington - Dr. John Gorham took home the American Veterinary Medical Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented during group's July annual meeting in Washington.

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A California bill requiring the sterilization of dogs and cats stirred up a hornet?s next of opposition, leaving its chief sponsor to come up with a less-divisive measure next year. Some 20,000 people protested to lawmakers, and the embattled California Veterinary Medical Association, an early co-sponsor, backed away after fielding thousands of complaints.