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Lawmakers form first-ever Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus

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U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Amy Klobuchar announced August 3 the creation of the inaugural Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus. It was created to emphasize the broader scope of the profession, particularly the roles veterinarians play to support public health, the food supply, and medical research.

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Streaks, Variegations, and Pirates

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With my recent relocation to the central forests of Trinidad, I have been afforded the incredible opportunity of observing three oft-confused species in close proximity to one another. Frequently the field guide presents a curated selection of species on the same plate to illustrate key differences essential to nailing a positive identification. In reality these species are rarely in the same place at the same time, however!

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Advocacy Marketing: 5 Steps to Do It Right

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The most trusted voices for your product or service are your customers. Advocacy marketing promotes products or services through satisfied customers who are ready and willing to vouch for your brand. The post Advocacy Marketing: 5 Steps to Do It Right appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice

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Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according to the AVMA. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) approved a new policy July 14 that directs the Association to "vigorously defend" against such expansions.

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Unsung Heroes awards acknowledge veterinary staff members’ contributions

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Veterinary practices couldn’t function without staff members there to nurse patients back to health, deal with client concerns and scheduling, and ensure that everything runs smoothly. That’s why the AVMA and Western Veterinary Partners have joined to launch the Unsung Heroes awards program, which acknowledges five staff members—including veterinary technicians, customer service representatives, and kennel workers—from Colorado for their dedication and hard work in keeping veterinary practices o

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Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved

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The AVMA House of Delegates adopted a handful of revised animal welfare policies, including one on “Canine Devocalization” that supersedes the previous policy, approved a new policy on “Canine Hybrids,” and referred two other policies back to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD). The HOD held its regular annual session July 13-14 in Denver, in conjunction with AVMA Convention 2023.

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HOD requests spectrum of care resources

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The AVMA House of Delegates suggested effective client communication and documentation of discussions with clients were important aspects to the spectrum of care, as was ensuring that veterinary students are educated and equipped so this kind of practice can continue to the benefit of patients.

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JAVMA, AJVR authors recognized for exceptional work

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Student, intern, and resident authors of stand-out manuscripts published in the JAVMA and AJVR were honored as part of the second AVMA Journals awards.

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AVMA recognizes importance of public practice veterinarians

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The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) introduced the resolution “New Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Public Practice Veterinarians” before the AVMA House of Delegates at its regular annual session, held July 13-14 in Denver, to bring greater awareness to its sector of the profession.

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Environmental sustainability resources for veterinary workplaces sought by delegates

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The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) has asked the Board of Directors (BOD) to consider having the AVMA develop resources for its members that promote environmental sustainability in the veterinary workplace.

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Florida VMA – April 20-23, 2023

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The Florida VMA (FVMA) held its annual conference from April 20-23 in Orlando. The association presented awards and seated new officials.

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Journey to the End of the World

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Passing another horse cart loaded with plastic barrels of drinkable water… Well trotted dirt road winds through the open savanna with low thorny acacias and dry, flattened grass in the district of Kutch, Gujarat (India). The blueness of the January sky is being broken by numerous and noisy flocks of wintering Common Cranes. In front of us is an endless mud bar with a Western Reef Egret and a Common Greenshank.

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Mastering the Art of B2B Lead Generation: Strategies for Success

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Businesses must work harder to generate high-quality leads. These strategies will help get you there. The post Mastering the Art of B2B Lead Generation: Strategies for Success appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Serendip Sanctuary, Victoria

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Serendip Sanctuary is a 250 ha protected area that is near the You Yangs and the small town of Lara, Victoria. You can easily get there via public transport by taking the train to Lara from either Geelong or Melbourne if you do not have access to a vehicle. Lara is about 20 kilometres from Geelong or 60 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. It is free to enter Serendip Sanctuary and as you drive or walk up the road into the parking area there are opportunities to see kangaroos and wallabies as you

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Birding the Wolongshan area in June 2023

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For birders, the Wolongshan area is like a poorer cousin of Balangshan – due to the lower elevation, the bird species here are more common and thus less interesting. And of course, birders (at least me) do not care too much for Giant Pandas, which are the main attraction of this area, despite their pathetic habits. I mean, I have never heard of birds needing sex videos of their own species just to procreate … Anyway, there are a few interesting bird species here, at least for visitor