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At its regular annual session in July, the AVMA House of Delegates elected individuals to AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has published a series of recommendations to limit zoonotic disease threats from backyard poultry, ferrets, and other nontraditional pets.
New guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners are designed to aid companion animal practitioners in choosing antimicrobial therapy to minimize antimicrobial resistance.
The people and animals of eastern Kentucky are continuing to cope with the aftermath of the flooding that struck from the end of July through the beginning of August.
The Alabama VMA held its annual meeting at the Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference from June 1-5 in Miramar Beach, Florida. The ALVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
The American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture held its annual meeting from April 8-10 in Memphis, Tennessee. The AAVA presented awards and seated new officials.
The Florida VMA held its annual conference from March 17-20 in Orlando. The FVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, September 2022
Dr. Link Welborn, owner of six animal hospitals in Tampa, Florida, accepted The AVMA Award on July 30 during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2022. The award recognizes contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects.
Dr. John Scamahorn has worked to support veterinarians and the veterinary profession at the local, state, and national level throughout his career. He received the AVMA Meritorious Service Award during AVMA Convention 2022.
