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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine

AVMA News

The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the Association’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the veterinary profession.

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USDA tracking bird flu spillover events in mammals

AVMA News

Mountain lions, bottlenose dolphins, and striped skunks are among a long list of wild animals infected during the largest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in U.S.

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WOAH celebrates 100th anniversary

AVMA News

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as the OIE) celebrated its 100th anniversary on January 25 with an online event that reviewed the organization’s history, evolution, and vision of the future of animal welfare worldwide.

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Nat Geo WILD’s Fish Bowl Special Event #FishBowl

4 The Love Of Animals

The post Nat Geo WILD’s Fish Bowl Special Event #FishBowl appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.' Sunday February 2nd, at 6pm EST, Nat Geo WILD will blow Game Day out of the water! Watch Goldie and friends for 4 whole hours of fishy fun.

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Don’t Kill Bill Event

4 The Love Of Animals

It entailed an aerial fabric performance (think Cirque du Soleil or that hotel commercial with the lady swinging from the drapes) set to beautiful music by animal advocate Marilyn Milano and a slide show about puppy mills and volunteering with rescues. Proceeds from the show will be used to further Up For Pups animal advocacy efforts.

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

10,000 Birds

These are all excellent organizations created to help wild animals live healthy lives in healthy habitats at home and around the world. Or maybe something closer to home like the American Bird Conservancy or a wildlife rescue organization like the Marine Mammal Center or International Bird Rescue.

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The Fallen Yellowlegs

10,000 Birds

Yesterday morning was simply one of those incredibly eventful birding sessions, about which I may expound upon in parts within the coming weeks. Rising above all within my psyche however, is the following sequence of events that unfolded before breakfast. Upon arrival, activity seemed slow.

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