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Texas mega-rarity

10,000 Birds

While visiting the city of Corpus Christi in Texas in November 2023, we were told about a rare bird in the heart of the downtown. We went to the area where it had been reported. We were standing in front of a restaurant. On the other corners were a parking lot, an office building, and a barren, cement-covered lot.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

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State and federal officials continue to investigate after highly pathogenic avian influenza is identified in clinical samples obtained from dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas

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Texas A&M develops diagnostic index for canine GI issues

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A research team from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory has validated a new diagnostic index to help veterinarians assess chronic GI dysfunction in dogs.

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Court dismisses challenge to Texas in-person veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirement

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A federal district court has again upheld provisions of a Texas veterinary practice act mandating that a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) be established in person rather than remotely.

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Texas VMA, veterinary school, veterinary clinic receive AVMA President’s Awards

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This year’s recipients are the Texas VMA (TVMA), Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and the Meyerland Animal Clinic (MAC) in Houston. Lori Teller, 2022-23 AVMA president, gave three President’s Awards during the President’s Reception July 14 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver.

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Federal court blocks FTC final rule on noncompete agreements

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A federal district court in Texas on August 20 blocked implementation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent final rule banning most noncompete agreements.

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Pride Veterinary Medical Community – June 22, 2024

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The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) presented its Leadership Award, conducted business, and seated new officials at its annual meeting on June 22 in Austin, Texas.

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