The most recent AABP News Articles
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| Antiparasitic Resistance
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May 21, 2013 -- The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine offers information about its Antiparasitic Resistance Management Strategy (ARMS) to promote sustainable use of approved antiparasitic drugs in cattle, small ruminants and horses. Click on the headline to read more. |
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| Bill would ease controlled substances law for veterinarians
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May 16, 2013 -- Veterinarians who transport certain controlled substances to their clients to treat or euthanize animals on farms, agricultural operations or even in clients’ homes, have technically been breaking the law, but a new bipartisan bill seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) making it legal to transport these drugs to the sites where they are needed. Click the headline to read more. |
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| AABP Scholarship Deadlines Approach
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It’s not too late to apply for potentially thousands of dollars in AABP scholarships for veterinary students. If you are a second or third year veterinary student interested in bovine medicine, please apply for one of these important scholarships. If you know a second or third year veterinary student interested in bovine medicine, please encourage them to apply. Click on the headline to learn more. |
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| Items sought for 2013 Amstutz Auction
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Donated items or cash donations are being sought for the 2013 Amstutz Scholarship Auction to be held at the 2013 American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference Sept. 19-21. A live and silent auction will be held Friday, Sept. 20, during the conference in Milwaukee. Click to read more. |
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| Bill supports NAHLN and disease surveillance
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A new bill which will support the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) has been introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and will assist NAHLN in monitoring animal-borne illness that can threaten animal and public health. Bennet will urge the Senate Agriculture Committee to include the Animal and Public health Protection Act, S. 859, in the 2013 Farm Bill. |
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| Apply for the VMLRP
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The USDA-NIFA requests applications for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). Applications are due May 31, 2013.
www.nifa.usda.gov/vmlrp. |
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| NCIMS nixes lower SCC proposal again
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April 25, 213 – The National Milk Producers Federation reports that for the second time in two years, state public health and agriculture department officials participating in the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments turned down a proposal to reduce the maximum allowable level of somatic cell counts in milk. A lower level of somatic cells indicates higher quality milk. Click to read more. |
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| AVMA Workforce study confirms status of food-animal veterinarians
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April 25, 2013 – The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) says the new American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 2013 U. S Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what it has been examining for a few years – that there is not necessarily a shortage of food-animal veterinarians, but rather a lack of veterinary services in some underserved geographic areas. |
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| Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
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Six legendary cattle veterinarians have been nominated for the 2013 Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame, which honors exceptional individuals who have made lasting contributions to the veterinary profession.The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the American Association of BovineP ractitioners (AABP), the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC), Bovine Veterinarian, Merck Animal Health and Osborn Barr. |
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| AABP 45th Annual Conference Award Winners
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The AABP 45th Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada recognized several deserving veterinarians. Boehringer Ingelheim AABP 2012 Practitioner of the Year
Dr. Earl Aalseth, Lake Stevens, WA AABP Award of Excellence
Dr. Roger Ellis, Granville, NY
Merial Excellence in Preventive Medicine
Beef - Dr. W. Mark Hilton, West Lafayette, IN Dairy - Dr. Allan Britten, Boise, ID
Pfizer Animal Health Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Keith Sterner, Ionia, MI Merck Animal Health Mentor-of-the-Year
Dr. Arther Currey, Fowlerville, MI Merial James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders
Dr. Jennifer Hatcher, College Grove, TN |
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