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Anton Hoffman of Texas A&M Receives 2011 Pfizer Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

Professor and veterinarian becomes the recipient of the most prestigious teaching award in veterinary medicine in the United States.

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Veterinary Medical Colleges Hit Hard by Financial Cuts in Public Support

Veterinary groups meet to join forces, plan a response to the crisis

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Veterinary Medical Colleges Cope with State Cuts but Feel the Pain

CVMs acknowledge the need to rein in tuition. trim costs, plan for the future.

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Melcher Leadership Award Goes to Dean of OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

AAVMC Recognizes Dr. Lonnie King for Extraordinary Leadership

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AAVMC's Salute to the Veterinarians Who Take Care of Our Nation's Military Dogs Featured in Times Square

Dr. Bess Pierce is one such veterinarian.

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AAVMC Retains Governmental Affairs Firm

CRD Associates will supplement the AAVMC's governmental affairs activities.

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Looking to the Future, AAVMC Board of Directors Approves NAVMEC Report – “Roadmap for Veterinary Medical Education in the 21st Century: Responsive, Collaborative, Flexible”

Final report available now.

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Stephen W. Barthold, Distinguished Professor of Veterinary and Medical Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine at California, Davis, Receives the Inaugural 2011 Merial-AAVMC Excellence in Research Award

Award honors outstanding research and scholarly achievements in the field of veterinary medicine.

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Funding For Food Safety Labs Restored in Federal Budget

Many of the labs are located at AAVMC institutions.

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Top FDA Official: E.Coli, Other Food-borne Illness "Inevitable"

Veterinary medical colleges play a pivotal role in protecting the nation's food supply

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Dreaded "Cattle Plague" Disease Eradicated

Disease led to the establishment of the world's first veterinary school.

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AAVMC Awards Recognize Exceptional Contributions

Drs. Willie M. Reed, Richard Meadows, John U. Thomson, and Peter Eyre honored.

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Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act Passes US House

Would provide veterinary public health student debt relief and institutional grants.

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Willie M. Reed, Veterinary Dean at Purdue University, Receives Iverson Bell Recognition Award

Dr. Reed recognized for his outstanding contributions in promoting opportunities for underrepresented minorities in veterinary medical education.

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AAVMC Board Extends NAVMEC Comment Deadline

The deadline for submitting feedback on the “Roadmap for Veterinary Medical Education in the 21st Century" has been extended to May 1, 2011.

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Dr. Richard Meadows, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Receives 2010 National Pfizer Teaching Award

Dr. Meadows recognized for outstanding teaching.

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AAVMC Awards Melcher Leadership Award to John U. Thomson, DVM, MS, Visionary Leader in Promoting Veterinary Legislative Advocacy

AAVMC recognizes Dr. John U. Thomson for his visionary leadership.

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Peter Eyre to Deliver 2011 AAVMC Recognition Lecture

Dr. Peter Eyre, dean emeritus at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM), has been chosen by the AAVMC to deliver the 2011 Recognition Lecture.

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