AKC Takes Initial Step Toward Formation of Political Action Committee
New York, NY —On Friday, August 10, 2007 a request was filed with the General Counsel of the Federal Election…
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This blog is written by Lea-Ann O'Hare Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
What is a Parasite?
A parasite is a plant or an animal that lives on or inside another living organism (host). A parasite is…
What You Should Know About Ticks
The American dog tick is probably the most widespread tick species in the United States, and the one most commonly…
AVMA: Dogfighting a “”Blood Sport”” With No Winners
The recent federal indictment of NFL quarterback Michael Vick on charges related to dogfighting has increased public awareness of this…
Dr. James O. Cook of Lebanon, Ky. becomes 2007 2008 American Veterinary Medical Association president elect
At the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual convention in Washington, DC, this month, Dr. James O. Cook was elected…
Dr. Jane Brunt: An Interview
AAFP past president Dr. Jane Brunt assumed the role of the 2008 AAFP spokesperson. Dr. Brunt is one of the…
Hammer Assumes Presidency of AVMA
Gregory S. Hammer, DVM, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), officially assumed the presidency of the organization Tuesday…
Dr. Larry R. Corry Launches Candidacy to Become 2008 President elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Larry R. Corry launched his candidacy to become 2008 president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) during the…
American Heartworm Society Convenes 12th Triennial Heartworm Symposium
Washington, D.C. – AVMA Convention (July 13, 2007) ” The American Heartworm Society convenes the 12th Triennial Heartworm Symposium, July…
CDC Director to Headline AVMA Opening Session in D.C.
Dr. Julie Gerberding Julie L. Gerberding, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the keynote speaker…
