Tech companies, Auburn University create longest synthetic virus for canine cancer researchNovember 21, 2016Canine bone cancer research is getting a boost thanks to the efforts of a gene synthesis company, Gen9, a software company, Autodesk, and Auburn University. The combined effects of these three groups helped successfully manufacture a synthetic viral genome, called sCAV2.
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AVMA seeking nominations for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine AwardsNovember 17, 2016Do you know someone who has contributed to making the veterinary profession great? Then nominate them for the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
AAVMC's tool compares costs of vet schoolsNovember 17, 2016The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has a new web-based IT tool that can help veterinary college applicants and students make better decisions regarding the cost and course of their professional education.
NAVTA launches career center websiteNovember 16, 2016Are you a veterinary professional looking for a job? Then you’re in luck! The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has announced the launch of the NAVTA Career Center.
Merck, AVMF partner together to offer vet student scholarshipsNovember 15, 2016Merck Animal Health, along with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), is offering twenty $5,000 scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students through the Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Veterinary students in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean have until December 31, 2016, to apply.
RCVS archive gives inside look at British veterinary historyNovember 14, 2016Ever wondered what a British veterinarian from the 1800s thought about animal health and science? If you're a U.K. veterinarian, soon you can find out, by checking out the RCVS Vet History website.
New parasiticide from Ceva: Catego for CatsNovember 14, 2016Ceva Animal Health has launched its second flea killer for cats with the introduction of Catego.
Vet helps puppy who swallowed 18-inch metal rodNovember 8, 2016When we see crazy pet radiographs, we’re not surprised by some of the things dogs and cats have swallowed. We have an entire contest about that every year, our infamous “They Ate What?!” Radiograph contest.
USDA, NIFA award $4.3 million to 48 veterinariansNovember 3, 2016The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today that they will be awarded $4.3 million to 48 veterinarians. In exchange for serving in areas that lack sufficient veterinary resources, the USDA and NIFA will pay a portion of their school debts.
RUSVM appoints new deanNovember 3, 2016Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has welcomed Sean Callanan, DVM, as its new dean. Dr. Callanan brings more than 25 years of research and veterinary education experience to the university.
