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Find out what's going on with the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and keep up with the latest developments in veterinary medicine.
Schaumburg, IL
Joined November 2009
Just days after a pest control company branded Los Angeles the nation's "rattiest" major city, health officials delivered another blow Wednesday, announcing 61 rabid bats had been found so far in 2025, the second-highest total ever recorded in the county.
nbclosangeles.com
Just days after a pest control company branded Los Angeles the nation’s “rattiest” major city, health officials delivered another blow Wednesday morning, announcing 61 rabid bats had been found so...
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The Colorado VMA (CVMA) recently held its annual meeting in Broomfield. View the award winners and new officials: https://t.co/rFHQ9Ij8MX
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A beloved family dog named Buddy, stolen from his Seattle home earlier this year, has been found safe and returned to his owners. Buddy’s disappearance over the summer led to a months-long search and a criminal investigation by Seattle police.
komonews.com
A beloved family dog named Buddy, stolen from his Seattle home earlier this year, has been found safe and.
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A veterinary medical device company has launched a new wireless monitoring system, O’Pet Curv, which connects to the cloud and allows veterinarians to track the vital signs of multiple patients in real time.
dvm360.com
O’Pet Curv can track vital signs of up to 6 patients.
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This January, join us in Chicago for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development. Learn more and register at https://t.co/cTK7FnWqFZ
#AVMAVLC
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A big thanks to all those who voted for Forever Young at @MVFilmFest. Stream the award-winning film today exclusively on Substack. Visit the link in bio to learn more.
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Rabies alert in South Carolina: The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a calf and a skunk have tested positive for rabies. Four people, 10 cows, and one dog was exposed. https://t.co/kOpIx0Mguh
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting a senior pet, here are a few helpful FAQs so you are best prepared to handle their needs: https://t.co/k6vlFKAItg
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The Oklahoma City Fire Department is teaming up with the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare to help bring lost pets home sooner. According to OKCFD, starting in November, Fire Station 25 and Fire Station 30 will each have a microchip scanner. https://t.co/fhQozd1Vkv
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On Oct. 31, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed findings of vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) in horses on two separate premises in Cochise County, Arizona.
thehorse.com
The horses live at two separate facilities in Cochise County.
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Today, Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is hosting a drive-thru pet food pantry for Chicago residents in need, following the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pause. https://t.co/tmSLVQRpRL
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Did you know AVMA provides resources to help you inform clients on pet health topics? One of these resources is our Cancer in Pets brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://t.co/VjyNpBwQ7j
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After hearing from hundreds of farmers and livestock businesses, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is scaling back proposed changes of two sets of animal health rules, ACTP 10 and ACTP 12. https://t.co/qQUPpX0KkM
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The AVMA Career Center provides career planning resources, free to all veterinary professionals. From tips on networking, to applying and interview support, the Career Center is your one-stop resource for finding your next great opportunity. Get started:
jobs.avma.org
AVMA Career Center offers the top jobs available in Veterinary. Search and apply to open positions or post jobs on AVMA Career Center now.
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November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, and it all starts with regular check-ups with your veterinarian. Here are a few warning signs: https://t.co/dKyotFKrkt
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A 93-year-old man and his dog Sunny got a heartfelt reunion after weeks apart thanks to the help of some "smelly socks" and a local search and rescue organization. The man is now considering hanging the dirty socks on his wall to commemorate their reunion.
people.com
A 93-year-old man and his dog Sunny got a heartfelt reunion after weeks apart. To find and lure Sunny back, a local search and rescue organization used Norm Fagenbound's unwashed socks — a familiar...
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In his latest president's column, Dr. Michael Bailey encourages you to join him at the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). "The VLC presents a unique opportunity for us to strengthen our leadership ability, beginning with self-awareness." https://t.co/ZYYBbdhJTy
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A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Oklahoma sheds new light on the relationship between bats and dangerous viruses, revealing that contrary to widespread assumptions, not all bats carry viruses with high epidemic potential.
ou.edu
NORMAN, OKLA. – A groundbreaking study published in Nature’s Communications Biology sheds new light on the relationship between bats and dangerous viruses. Led by researchers at the University of...
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Rabies alert in Florida: The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a rabies advisory following the confirmation of a rabies case in a bat in Winter Park. The Department of Health advises avoiding contact with all wild animals. https://t.co/7sFGlgFkIT
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A collaborative clinic in Seattle brings together care for homeless youth and their pets: the clinic is run by the veterinary students/faculty at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and health sciences people at University of Washington.
komonews.com
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time.
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Megan Gerhardt, professor of management at Miami University and author, shares a look at her #AVMAVLC keynote address. Be sure to join us in January in Chicago! Thank you to @Zoetis for hosting this session. Learn more and register at https://t.co/cTK7FnWqFZ
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