D.C. Board of Veterinary Medicine adopts PAVE certificate for international studentsNovember 22, 2018The District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Medicine is the 45th jurisdiction to incorporate the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE) certificate as part of the licensure process for international veterinary graduates.
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FDA to study reducing use of dogs in trialsNovember 22, 2018The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a study to help establish a non-animal based model to potentially replace the need to use dogs in future trials with new informatics tools.
Initiative aims to help make affordable veterinary care available for allNovember 22, 2018The Initiative for Accessible Veterinary Healthcare (IAVH) is a coalition of veterinary professionals from academia and the private sector whose goal is to contribute information, ideas, and practical tools to promote the expansion of effective and affordable health care for companion animals.
AVMA data shows pet ownership on the rise in the U.S.November 21, 2018Pet ownership is on the rise in the U.S., with dogs leading the way and large increases in the number of less traditional pets like poultry and lizards, according to recently released data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
AAHA supports veterinary nurse initiative to standardize professionNovember 21, 2018The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) board of directors has voted to support a veterinary nurse initiative to standardize the credential and title used for the profession throughout the country.
Registration for AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference now openNovember 21, 2018Registration is open for the 2019 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), an annual event expected to include new features like interactive CE formats and a public policy symposium.
Morris Animal Foundation launches end-of-year giving campaign for veterinary researchNovember 21, 2018Through its two-month end-of-year giving campaign, the Morris Animal Foundation is aiming to fund scientific research to give animals everywhere longer, healthier lives.
PenFed Foundation donates $50,000 to program providing assistance dogs to veteransNovember 20, 2018PenFed Foundation donates $50,000 to support the launch of Canine Companions for Independence’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) program.
All-natural pet supplement to expand reach following distribution agreementNovember 19, 2018More than 6,000 veterinary hospitals can now purchase MYOS Canine Muscle Formula thanks to a recent distribution agreement between MYOS RENS Technology Inc., and Miller Veterinary Supply East.
Petco Foundation donates $2.5 million to provide veterans with support dogsNovember 19, 2018The Petco Foundation is donating more than $2.5 million to train and place former shelter dogs to support veterans with physical or emotional disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).