Day: December 3, 2008

AVMA Ed goes live

FOR MORE INFORMATION Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419 e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2008 Schaumburg, Ill. — The effort and time veterinarians take to stay up-to-date on their education and qualifications just got a lot easier thanks to the world’s largest veterinary association, which is launching 24/7 online continuing education (CE) courses. On December 1, 2008 the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will unveil AVMA Ed, launching over 60 online CE courses for veterinarians. The AVMA will increase that to approximately 100 courses in the program’s first year. Unlike some online CE that requires the veterinarian

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Sun Cured/Dehydrated Alfalfa

Recently, feed regulatory officials were informed that sun-cured alfalfa products might be used in products labeled as dehydrated alfalfa, thereby substituting a product of possibly inferior nutritional quality to unsuspecting consumers. This prompted an investigation into the distinction between sun-cured…  Read more 

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AVMA revises policy on ear cropping and tail docking

  Schaumburg, Ill.  — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board voted to strengthen association policy on two practices common in certain breeds of dogs—ear cropping and tail docking. The revised AVMA policy states: “The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes. The AVMA encourages the elimination of ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards.” “For many years the AVMA has acknowledged that ear cropping and tail docking of dogs for cosmetic purposes are not medically indicated nor of benefit to our canine patients,” explains Dr. Ron

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Feeding Horses When Temperatures Drop

Winter presents a challenge to horse owners when it comes to feeding their horses. Low temperatures, harsh winds and rain, snow, and ice all contribute to increasing the nutrient requirements for a horse in order for them to keep themselves warm and to maintain their body weight. Here are a few feeding…  Read more

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