AVMA News

AUGUST 7, 2024

On June 23, Melody Martinez presented the session “Culturally Responsive End-of-Life Care” at AVMA Convention 2024, held June 21-25 in Austin, Texas. Martinez discussed the importance of recognizing and understanding the cultural differences of clients and communities.

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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

JULY 16, 2024

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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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

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Student AVMA (SAVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) approved revisions to its Duty Hour Guidelines during its June 23 meeting, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2024, June 21-25 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 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

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) presented its Leadership Award, conducted business, and seated new officials at its annual meeting on June 22 in Austin, Texas.

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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

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 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 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

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 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

JULY 17, 2024

She presented the session “There Is No Secret Ingredient: Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Support Staff” on June 23 at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

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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

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 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 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

JULY 30, 2024

Caitlin DeWilde, founder of the Social DVM, presented the session “Cat vs. Dog Owner Marketing: Two Different Species” on June 24 at 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

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

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 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

JULY 23, 2024

The American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS) presented awards and conducted business at its annual awards breakfast on June 24 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

AUGUST 22, 2024

The American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV) held a networking reception and its annual business meeting on June 23 in Austin, Texas. The association seated new officials.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) held a hybrid in-person and virtual annual meeting on June 24 in Austin, Texas.

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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 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

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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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Though I have been birding for a few years now, I had only birded west of the Mississippi once before my recent trip to Austin, Texas. Austin is growing rapidly, someone on the plane telling me the city added over a hundred people every day. Austin had one more life bird in store for me. Monk Parakeet.

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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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10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2019

The striking Golden-cheeked Warbler nests only in the hills of central Texas near Austin but a substantial part of those breeding grounds have leveled in favor of development. One of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin is the capital of Texas and home of the University of Texas. The lawsuit is: General Land Office of Tex.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2012

Linda runs a wildlife rehabilitation center in Austin County, Texas, and one night she wrote to our listserv that a woman had called her that afternoon and told her that Mockingbirds had gotten into her house, taken over her brain, and were telling her what to do. My favorite group rants are when rehabbers report their calls from the public.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2013

If you were going to recruit an avian James Bond (or Austin Powers), would a Kestrel be your go-to spy? Perhaps these fears aren’t so unfounded: although not technically spies, Homing Pigeons were put to great use during World Wars I and II for carrying messages across battlefields and enemy lines. Back to the matter at hand, though.

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