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Timely news on developments across veterinary medicine from the editors of AVMA's digital newsroom.enRevised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques
https://www.avma.org/news/revised-cpr-guidelines-dogs-cats-emphasize-speed-standard-techniques
On June 26, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary CPR guidelines since 2012, setting new life-saving standards based on scientific advancements and extensive community feedback.Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:50:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/revised-cpr-guidelines-dogs-cats-emphasize-speed-standard-techniquesIn Memory – July 4, 2024
https://www.avma.org/news/memory-july-4-2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 4, 2024Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:50:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/memory-july-4-2024Midwestern proposes new veterinary college on Illinois campus
https://www.avma.org/news/midwestern-proposes-new-veterinary-college-illinois-campus
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and CEO of Midwestern University, announced June 11 that her institution would be adding veterinary medicine to the health care degrees offered on its Downers Grove, Illinois, campus.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:50:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/midwestern-proposes-new-veterinary-college-illinois-campusJohnson emphasizes hard work as the foundation for his success, on and off the court
https://www.avma.org/news/johnson-emphasizes-hard-work-foundation-his-success-and-court
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the best NBA players of all time, delivered the AVMA Keynote on Saturday at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. He told the audience, “If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.”Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:45:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/johnson-emphasizes-hard-work-foundation-his-success-and-courtDelegates updated on HPAI response
https://www.avma.org/news/delegates-updated-hpai-response
The AVMA House of Delegates on Thursday heard from colleagues representing agencies and organizations responding to a multistate outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), specifically avian influenza virus type A (H5N1). Speakers covered the current state of affairs and the challenges veterinarians in the poultry and dairy industries are facing, as well the efforts being taken to protect public and animal health.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:43:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/delegates-updated-hpai-responseMove over Dr. Google, hello ChatGPT
https://www.avma.org/news/move-over-dr-google-hello-chatgpt
The good news is Dr. Google’s days appear to be numbered. The bad news is Dr. Google is being replaced by the superior ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) language model trained on vast amounts of data and designed to give human-like text responses to user questions.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:40:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/move-over-dr-google-hello-chatgptPractice efficiency takes on greater importance in current economy
https://www.avma.org/news/practice-efficiency-takes-greater-importance-current-economy
Veterinary hospitals have raised prices to keep up with rising labor costs and inflation. But Terrence O’Neil, a partner at the accounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM), says the disposable income people have to spend on veterinary care is not there. So what do hospitals need to do? Get more efficient.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:35:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/practice-efficiency-takes-greater-importance-current-economyKnapp, Willis elected AVMA Board chair, vice chair
https://www.avma.org/news/knapp-willis-elected-avma-board-chair-vice-chair
Dr. Robert Knapp was elected 2024-25 AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) chair during the Board’s June 23 meeting in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sandy Willis was elected 2024-25 Board vice chair.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/knapp-willis-elected-avma-board-chair-vice-chairDifference, not disability: Supporting neurodivergent veterinary team members
https://www.avma.org/news/difference-not-disability-supporting-neurodivergent-veterinary-team-members
If veterinary teams can effectively recruit and retain neurodivergent employees and highlight their strengths, then the whole workplace will benefit, according to two presenters who discussed neurodiversity in the veterinary profession at AVMA Convention 2024.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:20:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/difference-not-disability-supporting-neurodivergent-veterinary-team-membersVeterinarians recognized for public service, international work
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Two AVMA awards will be presented today at a reception following the AVMA Global Health Summit at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas: the AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award and AVMA Public Service Award.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:10:00 +0000AVMA News Editorhttps://www.avma.org/news/veterinarians-recognized-public-service-international-work