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U.S. Congress introduces legislation calling for grants, fellowships to aid veterinary education

June 30, 2009

Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.

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Pet insurance CE course slated for AVMA meeting

June 28, 2009

Seattle -- The AVMA GHLIT will offer a preview of its pet health insurance continuing-education course at the annual convention in Seattle next month.

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OVMA calls for more veterinarian representation on Ohio livestock board

June 28, 2009

Columbus, Ohio -- A ballot issue that would create a statewide board standardizing livestock housing is a step in the right direction, according to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).

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AVMA again backs fish-throwing program despite PETA threat

June 24, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- After AVMA reiterated its decision to move forward with a motivational fish-tossing presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at the AVMA convention next month, PETA threatened to "out" those in attendance.

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AAHA Helping Pets Fund reinstated after $25,000 donation from VPI

June 17, 2009

Denver -- A benevolent fund for pets that was suspended as a result of too many requests and too little funding has resumed its grant giving after a $25,000 donation from Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (VPI).

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Fish will fly at AVMA convention

June 15, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The Pike Place fishmongers will perform as planned during the AVMA's annual convention in Seattle.

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AVMA not yet biting on PETA protest

June 11, 2009

The AVMA hasn't bitten on PETA's request to change a planned fish-throwing demonstration at its annual meeting next month.

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ACVIM releases consensus statement on EHV-1

June 11, 2009

Lakewood, Colo. -- The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) released a 12-page consensus statement on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) as a guide to veterinarians in managing the disease.

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ACVIM to update mitral valve consensus statement

June 9, 2009

Montreal, Canada -- An updated mitral valve disease consensus statement was presented at this month's American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) meeting in Montreal.

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