|Videos|February 28, 2020

News in a minute: The “loneliness epidemic”, first AAFP e-conference, dvm360’s new Chief Veterinary Officer

Author(s)Erica Tricarico, Managing Editor

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A new report from Mars and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute has revealed that more interaction with animals may help combat the “loneliness epidemic."
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is hosting its first e-conference in April.
dvm360 extends a warm welcome to our new Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Adam Christman.

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