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NVSL / AAVLD Spring Symposium

(Symposium Registration opens April 1, 2024)

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Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Request for Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613; FRL-11608-03-OCSPP]
Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on
Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Request for Comment


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APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance with Funding for Unexplained Morbidity or Mortality Investigations

Published: Feb 27, 2024

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2024 NORTHEAST US ANIMAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Internships give ABAC students competitive edge on vet school applications

Internships give ABAC students a competitive edge on vet school applications

From Staff Reports The Tifton Gazette September 7, 2023

TIFTON—Biology and animal science majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College gain a competitive edge when applying to veterinary school due to a partnership with the University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Dr. Jenny Harper, professor of biology at ABAC’s School of Arts and Sciences, said that that the internship is funded through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant opportunity designed to streamline and track the acceptance rate of ABAC students into veterinary colleges.

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Dr. Francisco (Paco) Uzal ACVP Distinguished member

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PENNS-GOVERNOR RECOGNIZES LAB FOR EXCELLENCE IN AVVIAN FLU CRISIS RESPONSE

 

Governor Recognizes Pennsylvania Veterinary Lab, Field Staff for Excellence in Avian Flu Crisis Response

Governor Shapiro Recognizes Exemplary Commonwealth Employees for Outstanding Achievements and Dedication to Public Service

Governor Shapiro Recognizes Exemplary Commonwealth Employees for Outstanding Achievements and Dedication to Public Service

October 23, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented the Governor’s Awards for Excellence to 54 Commonwealth employees from eight state agencies and thanked all state employees for their dedication to public service.

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President's Message Post Annual Meeting

President's Message Post-Annual Meeting

 

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Outgoing President's Message

Outgoing President's Message

 

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2023 Presidents Award

The 2023 Presidents Award was presented to Dave S. Korcal

 

The President’s Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated meritorious achievement or contribution by undertaking special initiatives that advance the mission, values, recognition, and reputation of the organization. 

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2023 Distinguished Service Award

The AAVLD Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Lanny W. Pace

 

The AAVLD Distinguished Service Award honors those members who have generously volunteered their time, energy, and professionalism to substantially enrich and advance the AAVLD organization.  

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2023 E.P. Pope Award

E.P. Pope Memorial Awarded to Dr. Caterine Barr

 

The E. P. Pope Award is presented in memory of Dr. Edward P. Pope who was one of the founders of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and who served with distinction as its Secretary-Treasurer from 1959 to 1972. The award was established in his honor in 1974, The Pope Award is the highest award given by the Association and is presented to an individual who has made noteworthy and significant contributions to the Association in regard to implementing and advancing the recognition of the specialty of veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine. The 2023 E. P. Pope Award was presented to Dr. Cat Barr during the 67th Annual Meeting of the AAVLD.

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Committee Document Submissions -NEW

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AAVLD Leaders Meet and Tour the NBAF

On August 22nd , AAVLD leaders met with NVSL and NBAF leaders at the new $1.25B National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan Kansas.  The purpose of the meeting was to hold our quarterly MOU Meeting between AAVLD and NVSL, but it also afforded a unique opportunity for a tour of the research and diagnostic units before they advanced to full operations when access will be restricted to as required purposes only.  The NBAF is a level 5 security federal facility, the highest level there is.  Our hosts for the meeting were Katie Pawlosky (NBAF Director of Communications), Dr. Suelee Robbe-Austerman (NVSL Director), and Dr. Christina Loiacono (NAHLN Coordinator).  A special thank you to them and all the other NBAF leaders who guided us through the beautiful facility.

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AAVLD Foundation Auction Cochair's Message

The work of the AAVLD foundation to foster long-term engagement in diagnostic medicine by the next generation of diagnosticians is critical in these times of acute workforce shortages in many diagnostic specialties.

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President's Message

 

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2022 AAVLD Diagnostic Pathology Slide Seminar boxes still available

 

AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House

AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Colin MacCarthy
Phone: 202-641-2533Cell: 202-641-2533
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/19/2023

(WASHINGTON, DC) July 19, 2023 — The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the SUPPORT Act - a legislative package aimed to address the growing threat of the opioid crisis, which includes key components of the AVMA-endorsed Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. After sustained advocacy efforts from the AVMA, the language within the SUPPORT Act would schedule xylazine as a Schedule III drug while exempting from scheduling the FDA-approved animal drug, which means that veterinarians will be able to use it as they always have under federal law.

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Dr. Lanny Pace Receives Honors and Retires after 22 Years of Service

Dr. Lanny Pace Receives Honors and Retires after 22 Years of Service

 

 

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