Veterinarians Head to Capitol Hill
Hundreds of veterinary professionals will meet with lawmakers Thursday to advocate for legislation addressing the emerging threat of illicit xylazine.
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AVMA Anticipates No "Dire" Shortage of Veterinarians
A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035. The conclusion comes after a study commissioned by the American Veterinary Medicine Association. The pro...
Veterinarians Heading to Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, 200 veterinarians will head to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives to talk about legislation that will increase access to veterinary services in rural areas. They also want to talk about legislation to help in reducing the spread of diseases that pose a threat to animal and public health
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AVMA supports legislation to strengthen dog importation requirements
Earlier this week, the American Veterinary Medical Association reaffirmed its support for the Healthy Dog Importation Act. The legislation is designed to reduce the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to human and animal health. The bill provides the Department of Agriculture with additional resources to monitor and safeguard the health of dogs brought into the United States
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What Does Coronavirus Mean For Farmers?
COVID-19 is dominating the news cycle here in the Northwest and nationally. But, what does coronavirus mean for farmers and ranchers, as well as the animals they work with every day?
Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Veterinary Medical Association, says there are four different types of coronavirus
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Veterinarians Take to Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 veterinarians took to the nation’s capital earlier this week to discuss farm bill priorities. While lawmakers are on break this week, the American Veterinary Medical Association held its annual fly-in to meet with congressional offices. In the next f...
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. On Wednesday, the association urged Congress to help address the issue by passing legislation called the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act.
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