AVMA News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

AVMA Axon recently debuted the webinar "Do No Harm: Ethical and Legal Implications of A.I." by Dr. Dr. Eli Cohen, a clinical professor of diagnostic imaging at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. He explains the differences between the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine and human medicine, the concept of AI use risk classification, and how to foster the ethical deployment of AI in veterinary medicine.

Ethics 518

Ethics North Carolina Humane 518

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

As the rice paddies near Kota Kinabalu described in an earlier post , Tanjung Aru beach is not really a major birding spot in its own right. However, it is only a short taxi ride away from the airport where most travelers will arrive at – better to see birds instead of just eating fast food while waiting for a connecting flight. Tanjung Aru beach is a popular spot for the locals to enjoy the seaside, watch the sunset, and choose between a huge variety of fruit juices sold at a slightly cha

Malaysia 258

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 258

Reddit Animals

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Haven't gone for a walk in the park for a long time and it was worth it. I love seeing geese and ducks?

Geese 52

Geese Ducks Animal 52

AVMA News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners. The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) recently issued a statement expressing serious concerns regarding DeOliveira's training practices and warning of the damaging effects that his methods could have on dogs.

Dogs 512

Dogs Animal Welfare Welfare Pets 512

Speaker: Steve Romanco

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

AVMA News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Findings from the 36 research projects related to SARS-CoV-2 in animal populations that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is funding will inform an early warning system to prevent or reduce future zoonotic disease outbreaks.

Research 484

Research Animal 484

AVMA News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

All Creatures Animal Hospital in Bremerton, Washington, and parent company Cara Veterinary Corp., in September reached an agreement with unionized hospital staff. It is one of the few unions in veterinary medicine to successfully ratify a contract with its employer, which took two years of negotiations.

Washington 437

Washington Animal 437

AVMA News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Much the same as walk-in clinics, urgent care veterinary practices are slowly emerging as another option offering outpatient medical care for animals experiencing acute illness or injury but not in life-threatening danger.

Medical 426

Medical For Animals Animal 426

AVMA News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

An anonymous donation is allowing the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to increase the AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans awards from $5,000 to $9,000 each for the next two years. Other scholarships are available as well.

Medical 423

Medical 423

AVMA News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Unlike new veterinarians, overall veterinary incomes haven’t quite caught up to prerecession levels, said Charlotte McKay, AVMA associate director for statistical and geospatial analysis and senior economist. However, competition in the market for veterinarians and inflation have contributed to a rise in salaries, she said during the presentation “The Market for Veterinarians” at the AVMA Business & Economic Forum, held virtually October 24-25.

Charlotte 402

Charlotte 402

AVMA News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced several senior leadership changes, including the creation of a role focused on recruiting veterinarians and other scientists.

United States 389

United States Animal 389

Advertisement

this is a test

AVMA News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the world. That includes the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), which has given a $20,000 grant to the Maui Humane Society, a $10,000 grant to Greater Good Charities, and an $19,000 estate gift to the Hawaii VMA so that the organizations can help recover and treat animals in need.

Hawaii 394

Hawaii Medical Humane Animal 394

AVMA News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements.

Horses 379

Horses Protection Animal 379

AVMA News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, is known as an app for filming viral dances. However, it can also be an impactful tool for veterinary professionals and business owners to communicate with clients.

372

372

AVMA News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $55,000 a year.

Protection 388

Protection 388

Advertisement

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

Experience

AVMA News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) held its annual meeting on July 14 in Denver. John Tramontana, executive director of the Michigan VMA, won this year's Executive of the Year Award, and Dr. Randy Wheeler, executive director of the Iowa VMA, won the Distinguished Service Award.

Medical 368

Medical Iowa Denver Michigan 368

AVMA News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS) held its annual meeting virtually on July 6. The society presented awards and seated new officials, including Dr. John H. de Jong as president and Dr. Margaret M. Brosnahan as program chair and president-elect.

Medical 368

Medical 368

AVMA News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With her two-year term as AVMA vice president half completed, Dr. Jennifer Quammen describes how she's spent the previous year fulfilling the duties of her office as the AVMA's liaison to veterinary colleges.

366

366

AVMA News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) held its annual meeting at ExoticsCon 2023 from August 20-24 in Boston. The association presented awards and seated new officials, including Drs.

Lamb 364

Lamb Boston 364

Speaker: Gabriel Wagner Presenter

AVMA News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The AVMA currently seeks candidates for president-elect and for two seats on the Board of Directors as well as nominations or applications for numerous other volunteer positions.

349

349

AVMA News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote stewardship of medically important antimicrobials used to treat animals, including pets.

Medical 326

Medical Pets Animal 326

AVMA News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan addressed noncompete agreements, mergers, and private equity acquisitions at the opening of the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum on October 24.

322

322

AVMA News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Iowa VMA (IVMA) held its annual meeting from September 28-29 in Ames. Dr. Fred Sick won this year's Veterinarian of the Year Award. Dr. Kristen Clark was elected president and Dr.

Iowa 312

Iowa 312

Speaker: Steve Romanco

AVMA News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Colorado VMA (CVMA) held its annual meeting virtually on September 10. The association presented awards and seated new officials.

Colorado 344

Colorado 344

AVMA News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for public input on a national plan for coordinating a One Health response to national emergencies within the federal government. This comes as the world readies to mark the 8th Annual Global One Health Day.

304

304

AVMA News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 12, 2023

317

317

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Sukau birding essentially means staying in a more-or-less comfortable lodge on the banks of the Kinatabagan river, and taking boat tours on more-or-less rickety boats on the river. The mosquitos and the heat and the sweat are free, the lodges are not. This is how it looks like: Or at sunset: A species I did not come for from Shanghai is the Black-crowned Night Heron.

Birds 235

Birds Eagles Elephants Rhinoceros 235

Advertiser: Aggregage

Testing

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

This post is not a twitch, but it is much more fun to read if you first dwell upon the sentiments from the last picture of Corey’s post from East Pond, Jamaica Bay, 2015 It would be a bold birder that calls a Common Ringed Plover , Charadrius hiaticula where Semi-palmated Plover , C. semipalmatus is also an option. Luckily, they are almost completely mutually exclusive.

Iceland 235

Iceland Stray Breeders Canada 235

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 27, 2023

By David Tomlinson David Tomlinson has been interested in birds for as long as he can remember, and has been writing about them for almost as long. An annual highlight is hearing his first Cuckoo of the year at home in Suffolk, England, which he rates as almost as exciting as watching White-necked Rockfowls in Ghana or Steller’s Eiders in North Norway.

Norway 221

Norway Ghana Eggs Japan 221

AVMA News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 26, 2023

252

252

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Well – as long as you do not ask for pay, that is! I am looking for additional writers who are interested in contributing posts covering our usual range of topics – birds, birding trips, reviews of bird books, bird photography, and so on. While ideally, you would be willing to write regularly (i.e., weekly or biweekly), I will also be happy to accept one-off guest posts.

Birds 120

Birds 120

Speaker: cha cha dwyer

testing erfgjnea;rgfnae