October, 2024

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New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process

AVMA News

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is on track to receive provisional accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education when students matriculate next fall, allowing them to complete training and be eligible to sit for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

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Time to go

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Time’s almost up for the Scopoli’s (Calonectris diomedea) and Cory’s (Calonectris borealis) Shearwaters to leave for waters in the South Atlantic where they will spend the winter. These two sister species were considered a single species until fairly recently when they were separated as full species based on genetic evidence.

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The Surprising Self-Sabotage Among Sales Professionals – and How to Overcome It

Sales and Marketing Management

Low self-esteem is a significant issue that sales professionals and leaders need to recognize and address. Here are some steps that managers can help team members take to build confidence. The post The Surprising Self-Sabotage Among Sales Professionals – and How to Overcome It appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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End the Cage Age: Europe’s fight for animals

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Update September 2024 – The European Commission released a farming report after eight months of discussions on agriculture. It recommended revising EU animal protection laws and phasing out cages, but it didn’t set any requirements. Update March 2024 – After the European Commission missed its 2023 deadline to propose new laws, advocates appealed to the EU’s Court of Justice.

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Team Managers: How to Reclaim Engagement

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Employees report that the ability to work from home or another location is a key factor in job satisfaction. Employers, on the other hand, aren’t so confident about the remote work arrangements. Team managers are worried about productivity, and they want to reclaim engagement. The Hybrid Workforce Conundrum Multiple surveys, including our proprietary AudienceSCAN , have found that nearly 50% of job seekers want the ability to work remote.

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How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

AVMA News

Colorado’s Proposition 129 would fundamentally change the way the veterinary profession operates, as currently only veterinarians can diagnose, create treatment plans, or perform surgery. Learn more about how the ballot initiative came to be.

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AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association

AVMA News

Formerly known as the American Association of Feline Veterinarians, the newly rebranded Feline Veterinary Medical Association was unveiled at the association’s annual conference along with a new logo and revamped website.

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Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

AVMA News

The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, which was presented during the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Economic and Business Forum.

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FDA establishes research partnerships with four universities

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced on September 18 the establishment of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs), which will receive funding for work to advance regulatory science.

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Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts

AVMA News

Heartworm infection rates across the U.S. have steadily increased for nearly two decades despite the greater availability and efficacy of preventatives. Veterinary and animal health organizations hope to address misconceptions and misinformation about this disease.

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Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue

AVMA News

Many consumers have been getting more budget conscious as inflation has limited their spending power. For small animal practices, this has resulted in fewer product purchases and fewer patient visits, says Katelyn McCullock, AVMA chief economist.

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No dire shortage of veterinarians anticipated in coming years

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A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services in the U.S. shows that the number of graduates from existing U.S. veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand to 2035.

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American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 12-14

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The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) held its 57th annual conference from September 12-14 in Columbus, Ohio. The AABP presented awards and seated new officials.

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The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world

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It’s a different world post pandemic, and leaders should be confidently humble, says organization psychologist Adam Grant, publicly admitting their mistakes and modeling a work-life balance for staff.

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AAVMC appoints Reid as new CEO

AVMA News

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) board of directors announced October 2 that Dr. Stuart Reid has accepted the position of its CEO.

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AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant

AVMA News

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced a partnership with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of dogs through innovative, cost-effective clinical research.

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AVMA seeks new leadership candidates, other volunteers

AVMA News

The AVMA currently seeks candidates for president-elect, vice president, and for two seats on the Board of Directors as well as nominations or applications for numerous other volunteer positions on councils and committees.

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AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office

AVMA News

The 2024-25 George W. Bishop AVMA Fellow, Dr. Michael Streitz of Minnesota, will spend his AVMA congressional fellowship with U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s office, who has represented Washington state’s 8th Congressional District since 2019.

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Balancing technology and human touch key to business success in age of AI

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Businesses that embrace empathy and innovation will remain competitive in a transformative age driven by artificial intelligence, according to futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson.

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FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration has informed veterinarians and farmers that using aspirin in dairy cattle for treatment of highly pathogenic avian influenza is illegal.

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Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership

AVMA News

Mars announced October 16 that Nefertiti “Nef” Greene, current president of Mars Science & Diagnostics, will move to the role of global president for Mars Veterinary Health in December. Katie Devine will fill Greene’s former position.

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UN prioritizes fight against antimicrobial resistance

AVMA News

United Nations member states adopted a political declaration during a special meeting meant to reduce antimicrobial use in human and animal medicine with a goal of decreasing drug-resistant deaths 10% by 2030.

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Webinar 5.9.22

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Washington State VMA – September 27-29

AVMA News

The Washington State VMA (WSVMA) held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from September 27-29 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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FTC chair addresses noncompete agreements, private equity investors

AVMA News

Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), opened the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum October 8 with an update on the ongoing litigation against the agency's attempt to eliminate most noncompete agreements.

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NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 25 grants totaling $3.8M to universities and veterinary practices working to address shortages of food animal veterinary services across the nation.

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Veterinary profession can thrive with some reimagination

AVMA News

Two issues the profession continues to contend with are veterinarian burnout and better leveraging veterinary technicians. Researchers with studies looking at both areas presented preliminary findings at the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.

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Colorado VMA – September 5-8, 2024

AVMA News

The Colorado VMA (CVMA) held its annual meeting from September 5-8 in Westminster. The association presented awards and seated new officials.

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Education council schedules site visits – October 2024

AVMA News

The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to six schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2024.

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How Dogs Can Be Conservation Heroes: The Power of Responsible Dog Ownership

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Guest post by Kerenza Vlastou, Outreach Manager, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) Love dogs? Love birds? Guess what—they can coexist peacefully, but it takes a little bit of responsibility on our part. Whether you’re a dog lover, a birder, or both, you might be surprised to learn that our furry friends can sometimes cause havoc in the wild.

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Bird Guides of the World: Pamela Garcia, Mexico

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What is your favorite bird species? That’s the hardest question ever! But I love Red Warblers, I think they look whimsical and cute, when I see Red Warblers, the forest feels like home. What is your name, and where do you live?

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Webinar 8/18/23

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