April, 2025

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Veterinarians among those cut in extensive layoffs at HHS

AVMA News

Mass firings at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 1 have included nearly 150 Food and Drug Administrations Center for Veterinary Medicine staff members, many of whom are veterinarians.

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Bird Guides of the World: Kim Seng, Singapore

10,000 Birds

What is your favorite bird species? I have no favorite bird species. To me, every bird species is worth studying and conserving. Straw-headed Bulbul What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Lim Kim Seng but you can call me Kim. I live in Woodlands, in the north of Singapore. What are the main regions or locations you cover as a bird guide?

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No way out: The pregnant cow who was slaughtered anyway

Animal Equality

She walked in pregnant. But she never walked out. The cow moved slowly—belly full, lungs straining. Workers shouted. Shoved her toward the kill floor. They stunned her. Slit her throat. Hoisted her by her hind legs. Her body swung, limp. Then—a twitch. A tiny calf, still curled in her womb, kicked. A worker sliced her open. Pulled him out.

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Beyond Transactions: How to Build Customer Relationships That Last

Sales and Marketing Management

Every stage of the customer lifecycle presents an opportunity to build trust, strengthen relationships and position yourself as more than just a service provider. Companies that get this right arent just vendors; theyre trusted partners. The post Beyond Transactions: How to Build Customer Relationships That Last appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Manage Smarter 277 — How to Fix Your Supply Chain with David Carroll

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In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of supply chain management with David Carroll , author of 'The Only All-in-One Way to Fix Your Supply Chain.' David shares his insights on transforming supply chains from being siloed and chaotic to fully integrated systems. He emphasizes the importance of leadership in utilizing ERP systems like SAP to streamline operations.

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Updated anesthesia-monitoring guidelines balance high-tech tools, practicality

AVMA News

Last updated in 2009, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesias new guidelines for small animal monitoring touch on cardiovascular function, neuromuscular blockade, and veterinary team communication.

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USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm

AVMA News

To prevent an incursion of New World screwworm, the U.S. Department of Agricultures National Veterinary Accreditation Program has developed the training module, Module 41: New World Screwworm: A 21st Century Perspective, for veterinary professionals.

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Veterinarians on social media share highlights, challenges

AVMA News

AVMA News spoke with several veterinarians and others in the profession on why and how theyre using social media, their unexpected stardoms, and its impact on their careers and lives.

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Murray State advancing toward Kentucky’s first veterinary school

AVMA News

Murray State University, a public university in Murray, Kentucky, continues its efforts toward opening the states first veterinary school after recent legislative action and despite some industry opposition.

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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows, professional members

AVMA News

The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted eight new fellows of the Veterinary Medicine Academy and three individuals were added as professional members of the academy in the veterinary medicine category.

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Military dog team, whose story inspired a movie, to open AVMA Convention 2025

AVMA News

Megan Leavey's inspiring journey from Marine K9 handler in Iraq to advocating for military working dogs, including her fight to adopt her canine partner Rex, will be the keynote at AVMA Convention 2025 and 40th World Veterinary Association Congress this July in Washington, D.C.

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Large animal internship guidelines emphasize mentorship, supervision, outcomes

AVMA News

The AVMA has introduced new guidelines specifically for large animal veterinary internships that emphasize education through mentorship, supervision, and structured clinical training across disciplines.

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USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in March a funding opportunity to explore prevention, therapeutics, research, and potential vaccine candidates in its fight against the spread of HPAI (more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1), investing up to $100 million in these projects.

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Veterinary technicians highlight title protection, role definition, low salary as key issues

AVMA News

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in Americas 2024 Demographic Survey highlighted title protection, low salary, and role definition as top concerns among respondents.

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AVMA advocacy evident in recently introduced legislation

AVMA News

The AVMA is actively lobbying Congress on key issues such as rural veterinary shortages and access to essential drugs while also supporting measures aiding pet owners in affording veterinary care and preventing horse soring.

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APHIS further postpones Horse Protection Act changes

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is postponing the effective date of strengthened Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations into early next year.

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Utah State provisionally accredited by AVMA COE

AVMA News

Utahs first four-year veterinary college is one step closer to becoming accredited by the AVMA Council on Education.

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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2025

AVMA News

National Pet Week will be held from May 4-10 to celebrate the shared bond with pets and promote responsible pet ownership.

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Hill’s releases inaugural global cat report amid push to focus on felines

AVMA News

Hills Pet Nutrition has published its inaugural 2025 World of the Cat Report, as the company moves to become more feline-focused.

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SAVMA president envisions students working for students

AVMA News

Kyle Jorel Frett, the 2025-26 national Student AVMA (SAVMA) president was installed at SAVMA Symposium in March. He is a fourth-year veterinary student at Tuskegee University.

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AAHA’s second retention study emphasizes surveying employees to understand workplace needs, desires

AVMA News

The American Animal Hospital Associations second workforce-retention study, Stay, Please: Phase 2, released in February highlights the importance of communication and surveys to align expectations among leadership and staff members.

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Minnesota VMA – January 29-February 1, 2025

AVMA News

The Minnesota VMA (MVMA) held its annual conference from January 29-February 1 in Minneapolis. The MVMA seated new officials and presented awards, including the Veterinarian of the Year Award to Dr. James Bennett.

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WVA’s Global One Health Summit highlights veterinarians’ contributions to global food security

AVMA News

The many ways veterinarians help ensure people around the world have access to nutritious food will be discussed at the upcoming 11th World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global One Health Summit in Washington, D.C., this summer.

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Beyond museums and monuments

AVMA News

From rooftop cocktails with awesome views to kayaking the Potomac River like a local, heres your guide to Washington, D.C.s less-trodden paths while in town for the AVMA Convention 2025 and 40th World Veterinary Association Congress.

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Veterinary college accreditor creates distance education policies

AVMA News

The AVMA Council on Education has developed policies, procedures, and accreditation standards to guide the use and quality assessment of veterinary education delivered through distance learning.

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Industry resources keep practices nimble during shaky economy

AVMA News

Introduced in March, the free digital Veterinary Team Utilization Guide from VetPartners covers all aspects of practice efficiency, from workflow to financial planning to technology.

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SAVMA Symposium draws 700 veterinary students to California

AVMA News

The 2025 Student AVMA Symposium in March drew over 700 veterinary students to the University of California-Davis.

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Educational loan repayment plans in flux after court ruling

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Education briefly paused enrolling and renewing participants in all income-driven repayment plans to comply with a federal courts injunction. While the online applications for these plans are now available, processing by educational loan servicers is pending system updates.

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Education council schedules site visits – April 2025

AVMA News

The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 11 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2025, including a comprehensive site visit for Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine in June.

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Species Spotlight: Scaly-sided Merganser

10,000 Birds

The Scaly-sided Merganser is listed as Endangered, with a global estimated population of about 4660 individuals (HBW). Such a small number may also mean low genetic diversity – and indeed, this has been shown (source).

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