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Veterinary Medicine Regulation Issues Described (AAEP 2012)
As a licensed profession, veterinary medicine is subject to regulation at the state government level.
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Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Overview (AAEP 2012)
One vet says an active veterinarian-client-patient relationship is needed to provide the best care for horses.
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Law, Morals, and Ethics in Equine Practice (AAEP 2012)
One vet says the best way to ensure equine welfare is "through a synergism of law, morals, and ethics."
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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
April 24, 2013
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.... Read More
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Veterinary Medicine Regulation Issues Described (AAEP 2012)
March 30, 2013
As a licensed profession, veterinary medicine is subject to regulation at the state government level.... Read More
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Veterinary Ethics (AAEP Convention 2012)
March 21, 2013
Learn about vet-client-patient and vet-farrier relationships, plus ethical issues facing racetrack vets.... Read More
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NCVMA to Host Equine Seminar for Veterinarians
February 05, 2013
The seminar will cover topics including radiography of the head, ocular pain management, and more.... Read More
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2012 USEF/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Recipients Named
January 27, 2013
Two veterinarians, Mark Fitch, DVM, and Richard Tully, DVM, were named the 2012 recipients of the award.... Read More
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Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Overview (AAEP 2012)
January 20, 2013
One vet says an active veterinarian-client-patient relationship is needed to provide the best care for horses.... Read More
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AVMA Celebrates 150 Years
January 12, 2013
The AVMA is undertaking a number of efforts to commemorate the association's 150th anniversary.... Read More
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Ethical Issues for Racetrack Practitioners (AAEP 2012)
January 07, 2013
Many difficult decisions racetrack practitioners encounter are out of their control, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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University of Tennessee Continues Equine Hospital Expansion
December 30, 2012
It is hoped that the $20.9 million project will be completed in February 2013.... Read More
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Law, Morals, and Ethics in Equine Practice (AAEP 2012)
December 25, 2012
One vet says the best way to ensure equine welfare is "through a synergism of law, morals, and ethics."... Read More
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OSHA and the Equine Practitioner (AAEP 2012)
December 24, 2012
Safety in the workplace is as important in veterinary medicine as anywhere else.... Read More
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WEVA Holds Intermediate Meeting in Santiago, Chile
December 24, 2012
Attendees discussed a variety of issues including surgical topics and endocrine disorders, such as PPID.... Read More
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Speaker Coaches Veterinarians on Effective Communication (AAEP 2012)
December 17, 2012
Dieken said If veterinarians can effectively influence their communications they'll have clients for life.... Read More
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AAEP 2012: The Practitioner's Experience
December 05, 2012
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones gives the highlights of her week at AAEP and what she'll take back to Florida.... Read More
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AAEP 2012: The Client-Centered Hospital
December 04, 2012
Monty McInturff shares what it means to create a "client-centered" horse hospital during the AAEP Convention.... Read More
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University of Nottingham Seeking Vet Participation in Colic Survey
November 24, 2012
The survey will collect information on how cases of colic present and are assessed in veterinary practice.... Read More
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Former UKVDL Bacteriology Chief Receives National Award
October 24, 2012
Mike Donahue, PhD, received an award for excellence in diagnostic veterinary microbiology.... Read More
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'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety
October 24, 2012
"Learning theory" research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.... Read More
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UC Davis Welcomes Equine Reproduction Specialists
October 22, 2012
Following a two-year hiatus due to retirements, the VMTH Equine Reproduction Service returns to full strength.... Read More
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WSU Lecture: Assessing Equine Heart Murmur Significance
October 21, 2012
Veterinarians can earn 1 CE hour for attending the Nov. 6 webinar.... Read More
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Behind the Scenes at the New Bolton Center
October 16, 2012
Go behind the scenes at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center.... Read More
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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit
September 27, 2012
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More
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Equine Guelph Offers Additional Equine Biosecurity eWorkshop
September 23, 2012
Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from Oct. 22 - Nov. 4.... Read More
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What's in an Equine Eye Exam?
September 19, 2012
A thorough eye examination can identify numerous potentially vision-threatening problems in horses.... Read More
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Laminitis Research Project Inclusion Criteria Expanded
September 16, 2012
The coordinators of the ongoing laminitis research project have expanded the inclusion criteria.... Read More
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