A Vignette to Remember
It left me stunned. The vignette my daughter wrote for her high school literature class was about our family, and most of it centered on her 12-year-old brother. While the sentiment brought a tear to...
View ArticleIt’s Time to End Soring–Take Action Now on H.R. 6388, the Amendments to the HPA
On November 20th the AVMA and AAEP released a statement indicating our support of HR 6388, the Amendments to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Expressions of support for the AVMA and AAEP decision from...
View ArticleTwo Gems that Made My Month
My wife and I love music, and we are especially enamored with the deep, warm sounds that come to life only through the playing of vinyl record albums. As we were enjoying a recent evening spinning...
View ArticleAdvance Your Leadership Path This Presidents’ Day!
The impact President Abraham Lincoln had as one of our nation’s most remarkable leaders has been discussed to a great extent recently, including a New York Times article published earlier this week...
View Article2013 Edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals Published
Good news! The long-awaited 2013 edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals has been published and it, together with an Executive Summary, can be accessed as a .pdf on the AVMA...
View ArticleSeeing Illegal Pharmacy-oriented Practices?
Recently we have heard from members who have encountered potentially unlawful practices related to pharmacies. Remember, if you believe you are seeing illegal pharmacies practices, you can elect to...
View ArticleMaintaining Good Communications, Relationships are Essential to Managing a...
By: Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, director of AVMA’s Governmental Relations Division Guest contribution to ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership’s March 2013 newsletter. They told me I would wear many...
View ArticleTrouble Accessing AVMA.org? We’re Working on It!
Update 2 – 6 p.m. Central Time: All systems should be back to normal at this time. Thanks to everyone for your patience while we worked through our technical difficulties today. Update 1 – 4 p.m....
View ArticleYou’re Invited! An Intraprofessional Conversation About Animal Welfare
Americans, and others around the world, are paying more attention to animals’ welfare. You’ve seen the media coverage and controversies about “puppy mills” and livestock handling practices, and you’ve...
View ArticleAVMA Response to Oklahoma Tornadoes
The AVMA has been following the reports of destruction and damage caused by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Our hearts go out to all affected by these storms. The AVMA has reached out to the Oklahoma...
View ArticleOklahoma Tornado Update – May 23
As Oklahoma begins recovering from this week’s devastating tornadoes, the AVMA’s Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) remain on standby and ready to assist with animal emergency response efforts...
View ArticleNational Hurricane Preparedness Week – May 26- June 1
The start of summer brings opportunities to go to the beach, have a picnic, or just enjoy the sun and nice weather. It also brings the threat of severe weather. This week is National Hurricane...
View ArticleState Agricultural and Rural Leadership endorses veterinary mobility legislation
Meeting on June 7-9 in Vancouver, Canada, the State Agricultural and Rural Leaders (SARL) Association endorsed a resolution supporting The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013, currently pending in...
View ArticleCultural Competence: What is it and why do I need it?
As veterinarians we are trained to treat many different species, so we get the concept of diversity… at least diversity in the animal kingdom. But each animal is attached to a person and that person...
View ArticleChallenges in Application of Cultural Competency to Practice
Our first ever clinic staff retreat. Virgin territory. A daring investment of time, money, emotional energy – which can be in short supply in a fledgling business. Between the storm-waylaid practice...
View ArticleCompass Mentoring Program Updates and Successes
Posted on behalf of Dr. Christopher Gargamelli, 2011-2012 AVMA Future Leader It has been some time since I wrote about the Compass Mentoring Program, but it is alive and well in Connecticut! We...
View Article3 Ways to Survive Drug Shortages in Clinical Practice
Given the many animal species and medical conditions veterinarians treat, it’s no wonder that drug availability is a top concern for practicing veterinarians. We understand the clinical challenges...
View ArticleNew Federal Guidance: NPI Numbers Not for Veterinarians
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has implemented new guidance on National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers. In 2007, NPI numbers were put into place for health care providers who...
View ArticleHappy 20th Anniversary VMAT!
On Sunday, July 21, Approximately 40 VMAT members were in Chicago to celebrate VMAT’s 20th Anniversary at the 2013 AVMA Convention. Dr. Doug Aspros, 2012-13 AVMA President and now AVMA’s Immediate Past...
View ArticleDEA Confirms No Veterinary Phenylpropanolamine Tracking Requirements
Based on a request from two state veterinary medical associations, the AVMA sought, and received, confirmation that the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA) does not apply to tracking of...
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