AVMA News

MAY 1, 2024

Barbara Petersen and Drew Magstadt were part of a network of cattle and diagnostic veterinarians who made the connection between cat and bird deaths at Texas dairies and cows getting sick with what turned out to be highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A H5N1).

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

The late Dr. Bishop will be honored posthumously with The AVMA Award today during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. The award recognizes contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects.

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AVMA News

APRIL 2, 2024

More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI).

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AVMA News

JUNE 24, 2024

Two AVMA awards will be presented today at a reception following the AVMA Global Health Summit at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas: the AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award and AVMA Public Service Award.

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AVMA News

JUNE 24, 2024

Robert Knapp was elected 2024-25 AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) chair during the Board’s June 23 meeting in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sandy Willis was elected 2024-25 Board vice chair.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

Four award winners will be recognized at events today during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. This morning, during the AVMA House of Delegates regular annual session, Dr. Ruby Perry will receive the AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award.

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AVMA News

JUNE 23, 2024

They announced their candidacies on Friday, the final day of the regular annual session of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, promises a wealth of networking and educational opportunities, including robust programming centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), from special events to informative panels to continuing education (CE) sessions.

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

During the Food Festival on Friday at AVMA Convention 2024, in Austin, Texas, the AVMA commissioned local Austin artist, Samara Barks, also known as Mixed Hues, to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to celebrate Juneteenth.

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AVMA News

JUNE 24, 2024

Avenues for veterinarians to promote One Health—be it as a career or lifestyle—will be discussed during the Global Health Summit on June 24 at the AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

JUNE 24, 2024

On Sunday, the AVMA’s Unsung Heroes program honored five staff members at the Austin Urban Vet Center in Austin, Texas, during AVMA Convention 2024 for their dedication and hard work in sustaining the smooth functioning of veterinary practices.

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AVMA News

JUNE 24, 2024

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the best NBA players of all time, delivered the AVMA Keynote on Saturday at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. He told the audience, “If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.”

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AVMA News

JUNE 23, 2024

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on Friday voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) and a policy on the transport of animals during its regular annual session in Austin, Texas, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2024.

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AVMA News

JUNE 14, 2024

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will vote on accepting revised versions of a policy on the humane transport of livestock and the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) when the HOD holds it regular annual session June 20-21 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

The AVMA is presenting four awards today at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, to recognize work with the human-animal bond, animal welfare, and contributing to the positive visibility of the profession.

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AVMA News

MAY 9, 2024

AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, promises a wealth of networking and educational opportunities, including robust programming centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), from special events to informative panels to continuing education (CE) sessions.

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

on Saturday, June 22, at AVMA Convention 2024, being held in Austin, Texas. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of 100 6850 100 6850 0 0 9899 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 9898 100 6850 100 6850 0 0 9898 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 9898 the best NBA players of all time, will deliver the AVMA Keynote at 10 a.m.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

Dr. Faeh is speaking today during the regular annual session of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) in Austin, Texas. Sandra Faeh promises that as 2024-25 AVMA president she will maintain the priorities set by Association leadership and continue prioritizing AVMA member interests.

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

O’Brien, a research team member with the Dog Aging Project, presented the session “Feeding Choices Owners Make: Early Findings from the Dog Aging Project” on Friday at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

AVMA Convention 2024 is taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for excellent food, amazing music, and eccentric sights. It’s also perfect for kids and adults alike with plenty of hidden gems and popular hangouts. Here are eight Austin attractions to try that appeal to all ages.

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AVMA News

JUNE 22, 2024

The AVMA is presenting the AVMA Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Craig Carter today during the keynote for AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

MAY 29, 2024

on Saturday, June 22, at AVMA Convention 2024, being held in Austin, Texas. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the best NBA players of all time, will deliver the AVMA Keynote at 10 a.m. The talk is sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition in partnership with the AVMA Trusts.

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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

JUNE 23, 2024

The exhibit hall at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, is so big that a giant pair of scissors and an AVMA president were needed to open it.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

Make the most of your AVMA Convention 2024 experience by partaking in the local sites and sounds that make Austin, Texas, such a great destination. The convention, taking place June 21-25, is located in the heart of the city at the Austin Convention Center. Here are 10 exciting attractions to experience while you’re in town.

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AVMA News

JUNE 21, 2024

Culinary adventures abound in Austin, Texas. Convention attendee 100 6802 100 6802 0 0 11087 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 11096 s won’t want to miss a meal at these 10 restaurants while in town for AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 at the Austin Convention Center.

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AVMA News

MAY 6, 2024

The board-certified radiologist and former member of the AVMA Board of Directors will be elected as the next in line for the AVMA presidency by the AVMA House of Delegates this June when it convenes in Austin, Texas, during the House’s regular annual session.

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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ryan and Lent begin their terms on the Board this June during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, and will serve until 2030. Lent were declared elected to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) in February after running unopposed for two open seats.

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AVMA News

JUNE 4, 2024

Avenues for veterinarians to promote One Health—be it as a career or lifestyle—will be discussed during the Global Health Summit on June 24 at the AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

MAY 7, 2024

As the sole candidate for 2024-26 AVMA vice president, Dr. Gary Marshall will be elected to the office by the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) when it holds elections during its regular annual session this June in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The effort comes thanks to a task force that has combined expertise from AVMA staff members and librarians from Cornell University, Texas Tech University, the University of California, Davis, and the University of Pennsylvania.

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AVMA News

JUNE 23, 2024

The AVMA Journals are recognizing the recipients of the third JAVMA Awards and AJVR Awards during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. Student, intern, and resident authors of manuscripts whose work was judged as exceptional by the Associate Editor Board’s Awards Committee each received a certificate of achievement and a $500 award.

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AVMA News

MARCH 20, 2024

Make the most of your AVMA Convention 2024 experience by partaking in the local sites and sounds that make Austin, Texas, such a great destination. The convention, taking place June 21-25, is located in the heart of the city at the Austin Convention Center. Here are 10 exciting attractions to experience while you’re in town.

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AVMA News

JANUARY 17, 2024

AVMA Convention 2024 is taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for excellent food, amazing music, and eccentric sights. It’s also perfect for kids and adults alike with plenty of hidden gems and popular hangouts. Here are eight Austin attractions to try that appeal to all ages.

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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Culinary adventures abound in Austin, Texas. Convention attendees won’t want to miss a meal at these 10 restaurants while in town for AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 at the Austin Convention Center.

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AVMA News

JANUARY 18, 2024

The American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) welcomed 13 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held on November 3, 2023, in Irving, Texas.

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MAY 11, 2018

Along with Hawk Mountain and the Platte River, there were two destinations in Texas near the top of the page – Padre Island National Seashore and the Rio Grande Valley. One of the highlights of birding in this Texas state park is the chance to see five owl species that breed here. In the park proper, 358 species have been recorded.

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