AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2025
AVMA News
APRIL 16, 2025
National Pet Week will be held from May 4-10 to celebrate the shared bond with pets and promote responsible pet ownership.
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Birding Lodges of the World: Savegre Hotel, Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
APRIL 21, 2025
Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors to your lodge (please name only one species)? Resplendent Quetzal What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating? Savegre Hotel– Since 1973 How best to travel to your lodge?
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Veterinarians among those cut in extensive layoffs at HHS
AVMA News
APRIL 4, 2025
Mass firings at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 1 have included nearly 150 Food and Drug Administrations Center for Veterinary Medicine staff members, many of whom are veterinarians.
Bird Guides of the World: Kim Seng, Singapore
10,000 Birds
APRIL 8, 2025
What is your favorite bird species? I have no favorite bird species. To me, every bird species is worth studying and conserving. Straw-headed Bulbul What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Lim Kim Seng but you can call me Kim. I live in Woodlands, in the north of Singapore. What are the main regions or locations you cover as a bird guide?
What supermarkets don’t show you about U.S. pig farms
Animal Equality
APRIL 10, 2025
She’s just one pig among many—trapped in a holding pen on a Kansas farm. When she sees her friend collapsed on the floor, she moves closer. Nudges her leg gently. Nothing. She nudges again, harder this time. Still nothing. She sniffs along her friend’s legs, then up toward her torso. As if searching for signs of life. As if trying to bring her friend back.
How to Maintain Brand Authenticity While Using AI-Generated Visuals
Sales and Marketing Management
APRIL 14, 2025
AI-generated content is here to stay, but authenticity remains non-negotiable. If AI-generated content doesnt align with a brands established aesthetic, tone and values, it risks looking generic, or worse, inauthentic. The post How to Maintain Brand Authenticity While Using AI-Generated Visuals appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
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Veterinarians on social media share highlights, challenges
AVMA News
APRIL 4, 2025
AVMA News spoke with several veterinarians and others in the profession on why and how theyre using social media, their unexpected stardoms, and its impact on their careers and lives.
Species Spotlight: Scaly-sided Merganser
10,000 Birds
APRIL 11, 2025
The Scaly-sided Merganser is listed as Endangered, with a global estimated population of about 4660 individuals (HBW). Such a small number may also mean low genetic diversity – and indeed, this has been shown (source).
No way out: The pregnant cow who was slaughtered anyway
Animal Equality
APRIL 16, 2025
She walked in pregnant. But she never walked out. The cow moved slowly—belly full, lungs straining. Workers shouted. Shoved her toward the kill floor. They stunned her. Slit her throat. Hoisted her by her hind legs. Her body swung, limp. Then—a twitch. A tiny calf, still curled in her womb, kicked. A worker sliced her open. Pulled him out.
Beyond Transactions: How to Build Customer Relationships That Last
Sales and Marketing Management
APRIL 21, 2025
Every stage of the customer lifecycle presents an opportunity to build trust, strengthen relationships and position yourself as more than just a service provider. Companies that get this right arent just vendors; theyre trusted partners. The post Beyond Transactions: How to Build Customer Relationships That Last appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
How to Hire a Salesperson
SalesFuel
APRIL 21, 2025
Hiring managers, finding the top sales talent for your sales team isnt just a smart move; its necessary. A weak hire can stall growth, waste time, and hurt your teams momentum, but a strong hire can change everything. Using the right pre-hire assessment tools is key to success in filling that sales position hire smarter, faster, and with less risk.
Military dog team, whose story inspired a movie, to open AVMA Convention 2025
AVMA News
APRIL 14, 2025
Megan Leavey's inspiring journey from Marine K9 handler in Iraq to advocating for military working dogs, including her fight to adopt her canine partner Rex, will be the keynote at AVMA Convention 2025 and 40th World Veterinary Association Congress this July in Washington, D.C.
Three Photos: Nuthatches in Georgia
10,000 Birds
APRIL 6, 2025
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea), Lagodekhi Woodland, Georgia, February 28, 2025 Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer), Davit Gareja Monastery, Georgia, March 02, 2025 Krüper’s Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi), Kojori Pine Forest, Georgia, March 06, 2025 Photos by Martin Garwood… Source
Newborn calves pinned, smacked, cursed at on organic dairy farm
Animal Equality
APRIL 1, 2025
A newborn calf lay tucked beside his or her mother, the world still quiet. Still safe. Then came the footsteps. The mother stood, tense and unmoving, eyes fixed on the man approaching. He lunged, grabbing the calf by the legs and dragging him or her across the floor. The mother followed, just a step behind. He forced the calf down and jammed his fingers into his or her mouth.
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Customize Sales Coaching to Improve Seller Performance
Sales and Marketing Management
APRIL 17, 2025
One-size-fits-all sales coaching approaches often fail to address the unique challenges and dynamics specific to each sales function. Timely and specific coaching is vital for sustaining both deal flow and momentum through pipelines. The post Customize Sales Coaching to Improve Seller Performance appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
What Are 3 Important Characteristics of A Qualified Prospect?
SalesFuel
APRIL 21, 2025
Sellers know that a well-qualified prospect will be the most likely to become a valuable client. But what should sellers look for when qualifying? Thats a question that must be answered in order to focus your time efficiently. Why should sellers focus on qualified prospects? Simply put, qualifying prospects prevents wasting time and effort on someone who likely would not pan out as a client.
National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows, professional members
AVMA News
APRIL 3, 2025
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted eight new fellows of the Veterinary Medicine Academy and three individuals were added as professional members of the academy in the veterinary medicine category.
Three Photos: Mythical Birds
10,000 Birds
APRIL 13, 2025
Southern Cassowary, Mission Beach, Australia, 29 January 2024 Shoebill, Mabamba Swamps, Uganda, May 26, 2019 Grey-necked Rockfowl, Lopé Reserve, Gabon, February 13, 2022 Photos by Gabriel Normand. More of his photos on Flickr.
AVMA advocacy evident in recently introduced legislation
AVMA News
APRIL 3, 2025
The AVMA is actively lobbying Congress on key issues such as rural veterinary shortages and access to essential drugs while also supporting measures aiding pet owners in affording veterinary care and preventing horse soring.
Utah State provisionally accredited by AVMA COE
AVMA News
APRIL 9, 2025
Utahs first four-year veterinary college is one step closer to becoming accredited by the AVMA Council on Education.
APHIS further postpones Horse Protection Act changes
AVMA News
APRIL 16, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is postponing the effective date of strengthened Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations into early next year.
Hill’s releases inaugural global cat report amid push to focus on felines
AVMA News
APRIL 2, 2025
Hills Pet Nutrition has published its inaugural 2025 World of the Cat Report, as the company moves to become more feline-focused.
SAVMA president envisions students working for students
AVMA News
APRIL 15, 2025
Kyle Jorel Frett, the 2025-26 national Student AVMA (SAVMA) president was installed at SAVMA Symposium in March. He is a fourth-year veterinary student at Tuskegee University.
USDA announces $100M funding opportunity in fight against avian influenza
AVMA News
APRIL 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in March a funding opportunity to explore prevention, therapeutics, research, and potential vaccine candidates in its fight against the spread of HPAI (more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1), investing up to $100 million in these projects.
AAHA’s second retention study emphasizes surveying employees to understand workplace needs, desires
AVMA News
APRIL 7, 2025
The American Animal Hospital Associations second workforce-retention study, Stay, Please: Phase 2, released in February highlights the importance of communication and surveys to align expectations among leadership and staff members.
Minnesota VMA – January 29-February 1, 2025
AVMA News
APRIL 17, 2025
The Minnesota VMA (MVMA) held its annual conference from January 29-February 1 in Minneapolis. The MVMA seated new officials and presented awards, including the Veterinarian of the Year Award to Dr. James Bennett.
Industry resources keep practices nimble during shaky economy
AVMA News
APRIL 8, 2025
Introduced in March, the free digital Veterinary Team Utilization Guide from VetPartners covers all aspects of practice efficiency, from workflow to financial planning to technology.
SAVMA Symposium draws 700 veterinary students to California
AVMA News
APRIL 15, 2025
The 2025 Student AVMA Symposium in March drew over 700 veterinary students to the University of California-Davis.
Beyond museums and monuments
AVMA News
APRIL 8, 2025
From rooftop cocktails with awesome views to kayaking the Potomac River like a local, heres your guide to Washington, D.C.s less-trodden paths while in town for the AVMA Convention 2025 and 40th World Veterinary Association Congress.
Educational loan repayment plans in flux after court ruling
AVMA News
APRIL 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education briefly paused enrolling and renewing participants in all income-driven repayment plans to comply with a federal courts injunction. While the online applications for these plans are now available, processing by educational loan servicers is pending system updates.
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