AVMA News
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease since the middle of August.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
It was an early morning last October, 6.40 a.m. in the Casa Tangara dowii lodge as I was taking my observation position next to a glass wall, overlooking the bird feeders in the misty cloud forests of Costa Rica. My friend and host, Serge Arias, brought me a mug of a slowly, drop by drop, prepared specialty Tarrazú coffee. From my sofa, I observed the first Common Chlorospingus , Silver-throated Tanagers , Chestnut-capped , White-naped and Yellow-thighed Brushfinches , all coming to Serge’s papa
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Reddit Animals
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Last January, I was on a road trip and wanted protection as a solo female. I decided to rescue a dog in desperate need, and planned on finding a home for it after my road trip was over. Well, the first dog I went to see was scheduled to be euthanized that week. I didn’t have the adoption fee money until payday, but by then it would have been too late.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Summary: Mid America Pet Food has expanded its October 30 voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with a best by date before October 31, 2024, made at its Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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AVMA News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
More than 100 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) designed to bind to specific target proteins are available for humans, including those intended to treat cancer and autoimmune disorders. The power of mAbs is now being unleashed for debilitating diseases in dogs and cats, including atopic dermatitis, pain associated with osteoarthritis, and canine parvovirus.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The 2023 Zoetis teaching and research awards were conferred upon teachers in recognition of their outstanding teaching abilities and upon researchers for advancing the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.
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AVMA News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo), which was complicated by infection with bacterial agents.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released the 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines to help veterinary clinics properly leverage credentialed veterinary technicians, which can help with increasing access to veterinary services, improving patient care, and addressing retention problems.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The issue of whether to establish a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) through an in-person examination or solely electronic means has recently come before state legislatures and veterinary medical boards.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) held its annual surgery summit October 11-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. The ACVS presented awards and seated some new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Dr. John R. Pascoe was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award this year by the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia for his “unwavering commitment to advancing veterinary education, the veterinary profession globally, and academic leadership.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) held its annual meeting from September 20-23 in Boston. The association presented awards, welcomed new diplomates, and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a number of animal drugs, including those that treat Giardia duodenalis in dogs.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Mean starting salaries for veterinarians rose to just over $124,295 for graduates entering full-time employment in a year that also saw the mean debt-to-income ratio drop to 2004 levels, said Dr. Chris Doherty, AVMA’s assistant director for strategic business research and outreach, during the 2023 AVMA Business and Economic Forum, held virtually October 24-25.
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AVMA News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, a health-care expert and author, shared the benefits of serving others during the keynote “Unpacking Lessons from Human Medicine” on October 25 at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The session “Leveraging the Veterinary Team: A Case Study of Team-Based Veterinary Healthcare” on October 24 at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum explored the unique dynamic of a veterinary team from Deerfield Veterinary Clinic in Deerfield, New Hampshire.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Most pet owners believe the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) should be established in-person rather than virtually, according to an AVMA survey that also found a majority of owners prefer that a veterinarian oversee their pet’s care.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the relationship between veterinary teams and pet owners through resources, education, and collaboration.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft guidance that will help animal owners who are considering having their companion animals participate in a clinical study understand the risks and benefits of their participation. Public comment is open until November 14.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Three industry experts shared common roadblocks to improving veterinary practice efficiency during the session “Systems and Processes to Address Practice Inefficiencies” on October 25 at the 2023 annual AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Dr. Mariah Lancaster will spend the next year as a scientific adviser in the office of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota as part of the AVMA Fellowship Program.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) held its 56th annual conference from September 21-23 in Milwaukee. The AABP presented awards and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) held a virtual meeting on October. 19. The AAFSPHV presented awards and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The Washington State VMA (WSVMA) held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from September 22-24 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
In response to demand for this option, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has developed a new fellowship program designed to advance veterinary expertise in fields of study that are narrower in scope than ACVIM specialties, as announced in a September 7 press release.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
While price increases are keeping veterinary practice in the black, more and more clients are cutting costs by postponing veterinary visits, according to data presented at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
To help mitigate employee attrition and increase retention, Frederic Ouedraogo, PhD, an AVMA senior economist and associate director in the Veterinary Economics Division, suggested employers keep wages competitive while also accounting for inflation. He gave the presentation “Veterinary Businesses: The Market for Veterinary Services” at the annual AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held virtually October 24-25.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 9, 2023
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
David Tomlinson The recent announcement by the American Ornithological Society that it intends to replace names of all birds named after people has caused quite a stir here in the UK. There are many who think that the whole idea is ridiculous, while others believe that it is long overdue. Call me old fashioned if you like, but I rather like many of these old names, as they put a bit of colour and interest into birding, especially if you bother to investigate who exactly the birds are named after
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