The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 2007 Member Needs Assessment surveyed members regarding job satisfaction and happiness. That data was then compared to existing job satisfaction data taken from a study published by the National
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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has renewed the accreditation of the Professional Veterinary Medical (PVM) Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The College was informed of the decision on
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, an Oregon State University faculty member specializing in large animal veterinary care, has been named head of the Department of Clinical Sciences in Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine honored two alumni with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at its 77th Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. The recipients are Debra Sellon, DVM, PhD,
Prominent equine reproduction scientist Ed Squires, MS, PhD, an honorary Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenology, has joined the University of Kentucky’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center as director of advancement and industry
The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its fourth annual Stallion Service Auction Dec. 1, 2008, through March 1, 2009. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Student Chapter of the Society for
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has announced the details of the second national conference on ending soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and all gaited horse breeds. The conference will be held March 20 and 21, 2009, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel
The Governor’s Task Force on Racing in Kentucky is close to preparing and releasing a report pinpointing problems and offering recommendations that ultimately will require a lot of money–something in short supply given an ongoing budget crunch.
It was hard for Todd Malley and Larry Higgs to speak after watching a video at the Race Track Chaplaincy Association’s White Horse Award Luncheon that told the story of how they rescued 19 horses from a barn fire. The two grown men wiped their
Horses in Ontario, Canada diagnosed with upper airway problems such as “roaring” (also known as left laryngeal hemiplegia) no longer need to be treated under general anesthesia. Nor do they have to shop south of the border for their laser surger
A recent survey of members of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) revealed that the values and goals of the association leadership?the Executive Board?are shared by AVMA members.
Over the past four years, AVMA leadership
Reprized, a full brother to 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I) winner and sire Prized, was euthanized Oct. 16 at Bill and Debra’s Backlinie’s D&B Farm near Morrison, Fla.
“It’s a tough loss,” said Bill Backlinie. “He was D&B Farm ..
After 69 starts, $2,977,130 in purses won, and nearly 80 miles of dirt and turf, the finish line for Evening Attire finally arrived last month with the announcement of his
For the fourth year, the Washington State Horse Council hit the trail to benefit the Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
The ride took place June 20-22. It included a trail ride for prizes, camping, an evening
Horses evacuated from fire zones in Ventura County, Calif. are residing in temporary holding facilities at the county fairgrounds while firefighters battle the latest round of wildfires sweeping the region.
According to Capt. John Alford of
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