AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Why is Colorado Proposition 129 misleading and how does it potentially put the health and safety of Colorado’s pets and other animals at risk? The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and AVMA share their concerns with Governor Jared Polis. https://lnkd.in/gjJvuBas

We are excited to announce our #AVMAVLC keynote - expert on resiliency and workplace wellness, Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D. Thank you to Zoetis for their generous support of the keynote session. Be sure to join us at VLC the morning of Friday, January 10 at 'Everyday resiliency: How to master working and living well' with Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, for a transformative exploration of the five pillars of everyday resilience. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to boost both your professional and personal well-being and effectiveness. To learn more about Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D. and to register for VLC 2025, visit avma.org/VLC

This week is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and we'd like to give a huge shout out to the veterinary professionals and other staff members who enable shelters to rescue and care for so many animals! If you're looking for ways to help support your local shelter, here are 6️⃣ tips to get started.

Veterinary medicine is the only profession that routinely operates at the interface of the 3️⃣ components of #OneHealth - animals, humans and the environment. We can achieve optimal health outcomes by working together. Learn more at the CDC's One Health resource page. https://bit.ly/3BOYBb4 #OneHealthDay

Today is #OneHealthDay. The interconnection of people, animals, and our environment has perhaps never been more significant. The importance of #OneHealth is highlighted by many factors in our world today including: ➡️ Zoonotic diseases can be spread between animals and people. More than half of all infections that people can get are zoonotic. ➡️ Human populations are growing and expanding into new geographic areas. People are living in closer contact with wild and domestic animals, including livestock. Closer contact provides greater opportunity for diseases to pass between animals and people. ➡️ The movement of people, animals, plants, and animal/plant products has increased from international travel and trade. This movement provides greater opportunity for diseases to spread across borders and globally. ➡️ Three in four emerging infectious diseases come from an animal. Fighting emerging infectious disease threats requires One Health collaboration across the human health, animal health, and environmental spectrum.

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Youssef Tantawy, a second-year veterinary student at the University of Glasgow, is the latest guest on the #MVLPodcast. Youssef shares his unique journey into the world of veterinary medicine, reflecting on the cultural differences he has observed between the UK and the US. He recounts his enriching international placements and experiences as a SAVMA delegate, both of which have provided him with a broader understanding of veterinary medicine and the importance of cultural competence in the field. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4hrcfl9

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The DEIW Summit—first of its kind in veterinary medicine—kicks off next Thursday in Atlanta! The summit will offer a dynamic and interactive program that promises to engage, educate, inspire, and create empowered advocates throughout the veterinary profession. Attendees will conclude the first full day with our Friday night party, enjoying an exquisite meal, relaxing, and unwinding after a day full of learning. You can be apart of it! Register today: https://bit.ly/3WvL7aR

Read why these 40 Colorado shelter veterinarians are standing united in strong opposition to Proposition 129 and are encouraging their fellow Coloradans to vote ‘no.’ https://lnkd.in/gfFNddJa #VoteNoOnProp129