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AVMA convention wraps up with microchip standardization, foie gras support
Minneapolis - 7/21/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in correlation with the World Veterinary Congress (WVC) brought 4,070 practitioners to Minneapolis.
CVMA amends resolution on AVMF finances
Schaumburg, Ill. — California veterinary leaders want the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to stop endorsing its foundation until the non-profit resolves some "financial issues."
FVMA says drug bill might have national impact
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) is working to stifle a bill that would allow non-human medications to be processed with only a faxed prescription.
AAHA launches public awareness campaign
Denver — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) launched a public awareness campaign geared toward educating the public on AAHA-accredited hospitals.
AVMA convention to feature diversity symposium
MINNEAPOLIS - 6/9/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to host a program to address diversity in veterinary medicine during the group?s annual convention next month in Minneapolis.
AAHA investigates veterinary fees
The publications are one way the association addresses member needs.
CVMA resolution targets AVMF financial woes
Schaumburg, Ill. — Armed with $200,000 in the bank and a charitable mission to promote disaster preparedness, American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) leaders find themselves battling for the organization's life.
AVMA creates elaborate system of welfare groups
Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to rank as the nation's authority on animal welfare and establish the profession as a vital guide to welfare ideals by 2008.
FVMA fights to maintain veterinary safeguards
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) reports its lobbying fund is almost depleted after countering legislation that allows an "independent contractor" to treat animals.
AVMA, Fort Dodge launch spring pet wellness program
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 5/9/05 - In effort to educate pet owners about the need for a twice-a-year pet wellness exams, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and Fort Dodge once again unite for the spring pet wellness campaign.
AVMA hires manager of state, regulatory affairs
Schaumburg, Ill. — Adrian Hochstadt joins the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Communications Division as the assistant director of state and regulatory affairs.
Aja sets goals for AAHA presidency
Baltimore — Recognizing veterinary technicians and specialists is one of Dr. Daniel Aja's goals as he takes the reins as the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) 69th president at the annual conference in Baltimore.
CVMA supports anti-ear cropping bill
Sacramento, Calif. - As the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) takes heat for fighting West Hollywood's declaw ban, the group votes to support legislation to outlaw ear cropping, a largely cosmetic procedure.
AVMA nabs Barbara bush as keynote speaker
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. —Barbara Bush is slated as keynote speaker of the jointly held American Veterinary Medical Association and World Veterinary Association annual conventions in Minneapolis.
AAHA moves to streamline medical protocols
Denver — In a major push to streamline medical protocols, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is releasing a series of guidelines for veterinarians.
Crawford's nomination lauded by AVMA
CLEVELAND — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its strong support to President George Bush's nomination of Dr. Lester M. Crawford to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
PVMA adopts legal positions on animals
Hershey, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) approved last month the release of two position statements and a resolution addressing hot-button issues involving pets.
CVMA sues city over declaw ban
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — A lawsuit filed by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) against West Hollywood seeks to stop the city from banning veterinary surgical procedures already legal in the state.
AVMA, Fort Doge expand national program
Disease prevention is as critical a part of today's veterinary practice as is the treatment of illness.
AVMA, Pfizer explore details of major business-practice study
Without business success, the profession will fail to attract top talent.
Dear Doctor February/March 2005
CVMA fights proposed cosmetic surgery ban
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. —The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), at presstime, was weighing options to block an attempt to ban several surgical procedures in a city that deems declawing a criminal act.
AVMA settles AVAR threats
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has agreed to reimburse the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) $1,788 after revoking the activist organization's booth space during its July 2004 annual meeting.
Political tension simmers within AVMA
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — As friction among American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) ruling parties mounts, an apparent power struggle emerges on issues ranging from welfare and constitution reform to leadership and tsunami relief.
Candidates vie for AVMA presidency
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. —The 2006 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) presidential election promises a race between at least two candidates.
California opinion nixes declaw ban; CVMA claims victory
Sacramento, Calif. — The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) deemed West Hollywood's declaw ban unconstitutional.
WVMA fortifies position for prescription writing war
To view the proposal titled "Writing the Script in Wisconsin," visit www.writingthescript.com.
AVMA nails down strategy, passes welfare initiatives
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) ranks animal welfare as a top strategic interest for the next three years.
AVMA overhaul yields welfare division
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—In a historic move, AVMA has upended long-standing means for debating welfare protocols and instead, instituted an entire division.
AAHA set for Baltimore debut
Denver— The American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) meeting for 2005 has a new name, tagline and learning opportunities.