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AVMA recognizes four for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media

AVMA News

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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Ergen, Quammen kick off campaigns for 2025-26 AVMA president-elect

AVMA News

Mary Ergen, a small animal practitioner from suburban Nashville, Tennessee, and Jennifer Quammen, chief veterinary officer of a veterinary technology company from Walton, Kentucky, are running for 2025-26 AVMA president-elect.

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Steering group suggests changes for more pet-friendly rental housing

AVMA News

On June 23, Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), moderated the session “International Steering Group on Pets and Housing Issues” at AVMA Convention 2024, held June 21-25 in Austin, Texas.

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House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy

AVMA News

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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Secret Agent … Bird?

10,000 Birds

Over the years, other birds–and other animals–have been accused of espionage, according to The Telegraph. If you were going to recruit an avian James Bond (or Austin Powers), would a Kestrel be your go-to spy? Back to the matter at hand, though. Or can you think of a better candidate for International Bird of Mystery?

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VCA Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Texas Wildfires

4 The Love Of Animals

To help those affected by the Texas wildfires, select VCA Animal Hospitals in the state of Texas (in and around both Austin and Houston) are offering free boarding for companion animals. Here is a list of those who are available to help: Austin-area hospitals: VCA Ben White Animal Hospital.

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AETA Charges Dismissed

Critter News

This is very good news from July 13, reported in Action for Animals Austin. district court judge today dismissed federal charges against the AETA 4, four activists charges with acts of terrorism under the Animal Enterprise Terrorist Act. Tags: AETA 4 animal enterprise terrorism act activism.

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