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Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation

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In honor of Women’s History Month this March, AVMA News spoke to three female veterinarians from across the profession about the value of mentorship, how they overcame challenges and embraced their strengths, and what advice they would give to kids interested in veterinary medicine.

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How representation can empower Black excellence

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AVMA News spoke with three Black veterinarians about the power of inclusion and what they’re doing to create a more diverse profession and celebrate Black History Month.

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Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force

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Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting to the AVMAs five- year strategy to Colorados Proposition 129.

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DC boasts activities, from arboretum to zoo, for big and little kids

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AVMA News has compiled a list of activities that AVMA Convention 2025 attendees can do this summer, including exploring the National Mall, visiting museums, enjoying river cruises, and seeing the pandas at the National Zoo. Washington, D.C., offers diverse experiences for visitors.

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Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position

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Karen McCormick spoke with AVMA News about her thoughts on Colorado Proposition #129 and why she believes there’s much better way to support the effectiveness and sustainability of the veterinary workforce. Colorado Rep.

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Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall

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A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

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States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases

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In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A H5N1), 17 states have restricted cattle importations from states where the virus is known to have infected dairy cows.

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