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  31. <title>Celebrating Our Allied Industry Members: April Appreciation Month</title>
  32. <link>https://azvma.org/celebrating-our-allied-industry-members-april-appreciation-month/</link>
  33. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  34. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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  38. <description><![CDATA[<p>April showers bring May flowers, but here at the AzVMA, April also brings something equally delightful: Allied Industry Appreciation Month! It&#8217;s that time of the year again when we express our gratitude and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our Allied Industry members. These individuals and companies play a vital role in supporting veterinary practices across [&#8230;]</p>
  39. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/celebrating-our-allied-industry-members-april-appreciation-month/">Celebrating Our Allied Industry Members: April Appreciation Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  50. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-889390c20161224a8204756888393419">April showers bring May flowers, but here at the AzVMA, April also brings something equally delightful: Allied Industry Appreciation Month! It&#8217;s that time of the year again when we express our gratitude and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our Allied Industry members. These individuals and companies play a vital role in supporting veterinary practices across our community, and throughout the month, we&#8217;re honoring their dedication and expertise.</p>
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  54. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a893146bc592eb6c7d28ff25c987a178">Throughout April, we&#8217;re giving AzVMA members the opportunity to show their appreciation to their Allied member representatives. Members can submit a heartfelt Thank You message, and we&#8217;ll take care of the rest—we&#8217;ll handwrite the letter, stamp it with care, and send it off to the Allied member on your behalf. It&#8217;s a small gesture that carries a big message of gratitude for all that our Allied members do to support the veterinary profession. Submit yours by visiting: <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/AlliedMonthCard">bit.ly/AlliedMonthCard</a></strong></p>
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  58. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cffa8525fa708b39551c04af2cb27563">Our Allied Industry members, numbering around 190 strong, wear many hats within the veterinary community. They serve as educators, counselors, product specialists, consultants, and even friends to veterinary professionals. Whether it&#8217;s providing essential training, offering sound advice, introducing the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, or lending a helping hand in times of need, Allied members are indispensable pillars of support within our association.</p>
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  62. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a183ffdf208fc975f3aaac0854dbdb93">As we celebrate Allied Industry Appreciation Month, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of our Allied members. Whether it&#8217;s through their expertise, resources, or unwavering support, they play a vital role in shaping the success and growth of veterinary practices across our community. Join us throughout April in celebrating these remarkable contribuitors who truly embody the spirit of collaboration and support within our association.</p>
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  66. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a46843177b51b2e6f15440ebc8c09744">Check out these valuable resources showcasing Allied Industry members:</p>
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  71. <li><strong>Allied Member Directory</strong> &#8211; A reliable reference for veterinary practices and a valuable aid for scheduling clinic lunch and learns.</li>
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  75. <li><strong>Allied Connection Newsletter </strong>&#8211; Stay informed about current industry trends, product releases, and the valuable services offered by AzVMA Allied members.</li>
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  79. <li><strong>Desert West Connection Conference</strong> &#8211; Join and network with Allied members at Saturday&#8217;s exhibit expo on May 18th.</li>
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  83. <li><strong>Allied Awards </strong>&#8211; Commemorate the contributions of our industry members at the Desert West during Saturday’s awards luncheon.&nbsp;</li>
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  88. <p class="has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7cae0d6ff1fe4535c285684a2e3d8139">To access these tools, visit <a href="https://azvma.org/allied-industry-members/"><strong>azvma.org/allied</strong></a>.</p>
  89. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/celebrating-our-allied-industry-members-april-appreciation-month/">Celebrating Our Allied Industry Members: April Appreciation Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  93. <title>Developing Dairy Cattle Unknown “Milk Drop” Syndrome</title>
  94. <link>https://azvma.org/developing-dairy-cattle-unknown-milk-drop-syndrome/</link>
  95. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  96. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
  97. <category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
  98. <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
  99. <category><![CDATA[Medicine Dairy]]></category>
  100. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=7763</guid>
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  102. <description><![CDATA[<p>To: ALIRT Personnel and Accredited Veterinarians, Laboratory Diagnosticians, Cooperative Extension Agents, and Dairy Industry Stakeholders Late last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) relayed information to State Animal Health Officials that they were working on investigating a cluster of dairies in the Texas panhandle that were experiencing an abrupt drop in milk production in [&#8230;]</p>
  103. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/developing-dairy-cattle-unknown-milk-drop-syndrome/">Developing Dairy Cattle Unknown “Milk Drop” Syndrome</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  106. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b94215759b8557723f7ffcedae66a65">To: ALIRT Personnel and Accredited Veterinarians, Laboratory Diagnosticians, Cooperative Extension Agents, and Dairy Industry Stakeholders</p>
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  110. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-275ee4ac2505c3034db0d2ab03463ccf">Late last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) relayed information to State Animal Health Officials that they were working on investigating a cluster of dairies in the Texas panhandle that were experiencing an abrupt drop in milk production in mature cows, often mid-lactation with animals displaying varying degrees of fever, scant dry or diarrhea-like feces, and pseudomastitic changes to the milk such that it assumes a colostrumlike consistency. Anywhere from 2%-10% of milking cows seem to be affected but interestingly enough, calves and heifers on the same affected farms, do not seem to be susceptible. Thus far, TAHC has been working diligently with producers, the Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (TVDL) and the veterinary consultants servicing these dairies to try and solidify both a case-definition for affected animals and to identify the root cause. As of earlier this week, there were reports of some similar cases affecting some New Mexico dairies adjacent the Texas panhandle and potentially some others in Kansas. It appears some of the affected dairies may be under common ownership or management.</p>
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  114. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00a3d8df1dfc5c3fe8ccf146bd1997f8">TAHC, TVDL and an Epidemiologic Investigation Team from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are assessing various diagnostic samples, blood work, and other samples such as trace minerals in an effort to cut through the “background noise” in order to arrive at a determination of the underlying etiology of this syndrome.</p>
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  119. <li>To date there have been no reports of any compatible symptoms or cases in Arizona dairies.</li>
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  123. <li>Dairy producers are urged to practice enhanced biosecurity, evaluate established protocols on your operation, and address any gaps or holes that may pose risk to your operation (ie. Personnel or equipment movement on or off farm or shared resources with other farms and employing appropriate sanitation or disinfection protocols, sourcing replacement animals from known, reputable producers with similar biosecurity standards, closely monitoring performance indicators that may be an early alert to a problem, briefing staff and animal caretakers on clinical signs to look for etc.).</li>
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  128. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71ecd3a003c9a88d8fedb68c482ae099">The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and the Office of the State Veterinarian will continue to monitor the situation closely, decide if or when Arizona importation requirements for dairy cattle may need to be<br>modified, and will continue to work with dairies, veterinarians, and allied industry professionals as this investigation unfolds. AZDA fully supports and has the utmost confidence in the veterinary professionals and regulatory leadership of the impacted states and can assure all Arizonan’s that confidence in supply chain and end-consumer product safety is of paramount importance and is being prioritized.</p>
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  132. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df2e4101b1307f01d563752f081921ab">Sincerely,<br>Ryan Wolker DVM, MVetSc, DACVS<br>State Veterinarian, FADD<br>Animal Services Division<br>Arizona Department of Agriculture</p>
  133. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/developing-dairy-cattle-unknown-milk-drop-syndrome/">Developing Dairy Cattle Unknown “Milk Drop” Syndrome</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  137. <title>AVMF Scholarship Review Committee Seeks Reviewers</title>
  138. <link>https://azvma.org/avmf-scholarship-review-committee-seeks-reviewers/</link>
  139. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  140. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
  141. <category><![CDATA[Applications]]></category>
  142. <category><![CDATA[scholarship]]></category>
  143. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=7540</guid>
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  145. <description><![CDATA[<p>The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has expanded its veterinary student scholarship program, and is currently looking for additional volunteers to serve on the AVMF Scholarship Review Committee. Reviewers must meet one of the following criteria: Please visit the&#160;AVMF website&#160;for details on the eligibility criteria and timeline. For questions contact&#160;scholarships@avma.org.</p>
  146. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/avmf-scholarship-review-committee-seeks-reviewers/">AVMF Scholarship Review Committee Seeks Reviewers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
  147. ]]></description>
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  149. <p>The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has expanded its veterinary student scholarship program, and is currently looking for additional volunteers to serve on the AVMF Scholarship Review Committee.</p>
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  152.  
  153. <p>Reviewers must meet one of the following criteria:</p>
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  158. <li>Practicing or retired DVMs</li>
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  162. <li>Veterinary students who have been out of veterinary school for five years or more</li>
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  166. <li>Someone who has another strong connection to the veterinary community</li>
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  171. <p>Please visit the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarship-review-committee/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AVMF website</a></strong>&nbsp;for details on the eligibility criteria and timeline. For questions contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:scholarships@avma.org">scholarships@avma.org</a>.</p>
  172. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/avmf-scholarship-review-committee-seeks-reviewers/">AVMF Scholarship Review Committee Seeks Reviewers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  176. <title>Accepting Annual Arizona Veterinary Student Scholarship Applications</title>
  177. <link>https://azvma.org/accepting-annual-arizona-veterinary-student-scholarship-applications/</link>
  178. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  179. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
  180. <category><![CDATA[Applications]]></category>
  181. <category><![CDATA[Application]]></category>
  182. <category><![CDATA[AVMA]]></category>
  183. <category><![CDATA[scholarship]]></category>
  184. <category><![CDATA[Student]]></category>
  185. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=7538</guid>
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  187. <description><![CDATA[<p>Five $1,000 scholarships are available to second and third-year veterinary students with a connection to the state of Arizona. Applicants must be a member of the Student AVMA and a student member of the AzVMA and have been born, lived, employed, or educated in the state, among other requirements. The deadline to apply for these [&#8230;]</p>
  188. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/accepting-annual-arizona-veterinary-student-scholarship-applications/">Accepting Annual Arizona Veterinary Student Scholarship Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  191. <p>Five $1,000 scholarships are available to second and third-year veterinary students with a connection to the state of Arizona. Applicants must be a member of the Student AVMA and a student member of the AzVMA and have been born, lived, employed, or educated in the state, among other requirements.</p>
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  195. <p>The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 31st and the application forms are available on the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) <a href="https://avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/avma-avmf-scholarships"><strong>website</strong></a>.</p>
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  199. <p>For more information on any of the scholarship opportunities, contact <a href="mailto:scholarships@avma.org"><strong>scholarships@avma.org</strong></a> or by phone at 847-285-6709.</p>
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  203. <p>To learn more about past scholarship recipients visit <strong><a href="https://azvma.org/page/ScholarshipRecipients" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">azvma.org/ScholarshipRecipients</a></strong>, or make an <strong><a href="https://azvma.org/donations/donate.asp?id=7528" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online donation</a></strong>.</p>
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  207. <p><em>In the media</em>: See the <strong><a href="https://www.avma.org/news/veterinary-students-arizona-ties-can-apply-scholarships" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AVMA news post</a></strong></p>
  208. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/accepting-annual-arizona-veterinary-student-scholarship-applications/">Accepting Annual Arizona Veterinary Student Scholarship Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  212. <title>Advocates at Capitol Hill Help Amplify the Voice of the Profession</title>
  213. <link>https://azvma.org/advocates-at-capitol-hill-help-amplify-the-voice-of-the-profession/</link>
  214. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  215. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
  216. <category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
  217. <category><![CDATA[AVMA]]></category>
  218. <category><![CDATA[AzVMA President]]></category>
  219. <category><![CDATA[Legislative]]></category>
  220. <category><![CDATA[Lent]]></category>
  221. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=7490</guid>
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  223. <description><![CDATA[<p>By: AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network During AVMA Legislative Fly-In on February 6th, your fellow veterinary advocates will be meeting with members of Congress and their staff to educate them on issues most important to veterinary medicine. Members of the AzVMA were present including AzVMA President, Dr. Racheal McKinney; Arizona AVMA Delegate, Dr. Michael Lent; and [&#8230;]</p>
  224. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/advocates-at-capitol-hill-help-amplify-the-voice-of-the-profession/">Advocates at Capitol Hill Help Amplify the Voice of the Profession</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  227. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6632a0a8edf1a4492d4d70fbd0212c83"><em>By: AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network</em></p>
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  231. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05b408708c0f1aa6a79fa59ec261b11d">During AVMA Legislative Fly-In on February 6th, your fellow veterinary advocates will be meeting with members of Congress and their staff to educate them on issues most important to veterinary medicine.</p>
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  235. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45a3ed43d04aa56fb96575aa441dc74e">Members of the AzVMA were present including AzVMA President, Dr. Racheal McKinney; Arizona AVMA Delegate, Dr. Michael Lent; and Aspen Settle, a fourth-year veterinary student from Tucson attending LSU.</p>
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  239. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c18e857747ef55ab7ea76b56399635a">Even if you have already participated in these campaigns previously, it’s important to act again and ask your members of Congress to support and cosponsor the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act and the Healthy Dog Importation Act.</p>
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  243. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adb5d2da025387cafa1ad1cfada7a191"><strong>Help attract and retain veterinarians in rural and underserved shortage areas</strong></p>
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  247. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5978513c81d77353458e61e9fab311d">The AVMA is urging Congress to pass the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act. Previously named the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act, the bill would help increase access to food animal and public health veterinary services in USDA-designated rural areas by helping veterinarians with the significant obstacle of educational debt.</p>
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  250.  
  251. <p>Act Now:&nbsp;<a href="https://avmacan.avma.org/campaign/48797" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://avmacan.avma.org/campaign/48797</a></p>
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  255. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6bd377788378977fcfff391888a8a1b4"><strong>Strengthen dog importation standards</strong></p>
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  259. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9feb1983fe0c1bbd74240bb72fc32441">Call on Congress to pass the Healthy Dog Importation Act, which strengthens dog importation requirements and provides the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies with the necessary tools to monitor and safeguard the health of dogs being imported into the United States.</p>
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  263. <p>Take action:&nbsp;<a href="https://avmacan.avma.org/campaign/45389/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://avmacan.avma.org/campaign/45389/</a></p>
  264. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/advocates-at-capitol-hill-help-amplify-the-voice-of-the-profession/">Advocates at Capitol Hill Help Amplify the Voice of the Profession</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  268. <title>Arizona Veterinarian, Dr. Michael Lent Elected to AVMA Board of Directors</title>
  269. <link>https://azvma.org/arizona-veterinarian-dr-michael-lent-elected-to-avma-board-of-directors/</link>
  270. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  271. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
  272. <category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
  273. <category><![CDATA[AzVMA Members]]></category>
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  275. <category><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></category>
  276. <category><![CDATA[Lent]]></category>
  277. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=7486</guid>
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  279. <description><![CDATA[<p>Drs. Carol G. Ryan and Michael P. Lent were declared elected to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) in February after running unopposed for two open seats. Dr. Ryan will succeed Dr. Chuck Lemme as District VII director, representing AVMA members in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Dr. Lent will take [&#8230;]</p>
  280. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/arizona-veterinarian-dr-michael-lent-elected-to-avma-board-of-directors/">Arizona Veterinarian, Dr. Michael Lent Elected to AVMA Board of Directors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  283. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-403b99fef4c6be72792b07f516ba0a10">Drs. Carol G. Ryan and Michael P. Lent were declared elected to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) in February after running unopposed for two open seats.</p>
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  287. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d86802156e8cb619b04e111ffe9bb542">Dr. Ryan will succeed Dr. Chuck Lemme as District VII director, representing AVMA members in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Dr. Lent will take over for Dr. Melanie Marsden as District IX director, representing Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah.</p>
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  291. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64fb0a94e3f328a5f2b4d444ae71340e">Drs. Ryan and Lent begin their terms on the Board this June during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, and will serve until 2030.</p>
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  295. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="250" height="300" src="https://azvma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/headshot_-_dr._mike_lent.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7487"/></figure>
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  299. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc16f276c11b93bb8f6ae2b8b18b6280"><strong>District IX &#8211; Dr. Michael P. Lent</strong></p>
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  303. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1cb7059f7b5e8dd5f5880a36926e371d">Dr. Lent is a small animal practitioner at Pantano Animal Clinic in Tucson, Arizona. He and his business partner, Dr. Jack Quick, owned the clinic for 20 years, after buying it from its original owner, Dr. Chuck Helwig, former executive director of the Oklahoma VMA, past president of the Arizona VMA (1976), past chair of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, served as Dr. Lent’s mentor for organized veterinary medicine in Arizona. In 2016, they sold the clinic to a private company, Lakefield Veterinary Group. Dr. Lent continues to work as medical director of the clinic.</p>
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  307. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f884dbd756771550ec12b784ad5385e4">A 1991 graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lent grew up in northern New Jersey and graduated from Bowdoin College, a private liberal arts college in Maine, as a biochemistry major.</p>
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  311. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-938c2e0290bc9a3e9c1827352a89fe53">He has been involved in organized veterinary medicine for almost 32 years, starting at Purdue, where he served as president of the former Student Chapter of the AVMA (now SAVMA). He’s served as president of the Arizona and Southern Arizona VMAs and as a member of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. More recently, he has served as Arizona’s alternate delegate and delegate to the HOD since 2019.</p>
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  315. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5646d69012389eae7cf75d969fa3089">Dr. Lent is also a charter member of the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Southern Arizona since its inception in 1998, assisting law enforcement with investigations and educating the public about the link between animal abuse and human violence, especially domestic violence and child abuse.</p>
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  319. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4fc6372d5b4d9f41ead14d426762ee1">He and his wife, Dr. Stacey Lent, have chickens, Pygmy goats, and three dogs on about 5 acres adjacent to Saguaro National Park East.</p>
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  323. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0311ab965b5da0f69f174a54b55e02c9">“I&#8217;ve found involvement in organized veterinary medicine has helped me grow as a person and veterinarian by serving and representing others. I&#8217;ve been very fortunate to make some lifelong friends and mentors, and always felt like I got back more than I gave from the experiences,” Dr. Lent said. “I’ve been challenged to see issues from many different perspectives and learned a great deal about aspects of the profession I love I otherwise would have not been exposed to. I also feel the most kinship and connection with my colleagues in the profession when I&#8217;m involved in something bigger than us as individuals.”</p>
  324. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/arizona-veterinarian-dr-michael-lent-elected-to-avma-board-of-directors/">Arizona Veterinarian, Dr. Michael Lent Elected to AVMA Board of Directors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  328. <title>2024-2025 AVMA Fellowship Program</title>
  329. <link>https://azvma.org/2024-2025-avma-fellowship-program/</link>
  330. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  331. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
  332. <category><![CDATA[Applications]]></category>
  333. <category><![CDATA[Application]]></category>
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  335. <category><![CDATA[Fellowship]]></category>
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  338. <description><![CDATA[<p>The AVMA is now accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 AVMA Fellowship Program. This fellow will begin at the end of August 2024 and serve through August 2025. The deadline for applications is February 9, 2024. Recent graduates and AVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply. Please visit AVMA’s 2023 – 2024 Fellowship Program [&#8230;]</p>
  339. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/2024-2025-avma-fellowship-program/">2024-2025 AVMA Fellowship Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  342. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-671d84d6112f0b415cbf6006590e8f89">The AVMA is now accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 AVMA Fellowship Program. This fellow will begin at the end of August 2024 and serve through August 2025.</p>
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  346. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9d7e88758cbd19f0eb6fbcdb7e3f8cb">The deadline for applications is <strong>February 9, 2024</strong>. Recent graduates and AVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply. Please visit <a href="https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/getinvolved/Pages/AVMA-Fellowship-Program.aspx">AVMA’s 2023 – 2024 Fellowship Program website</a> for more information.</p>
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  350. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57b46011e3cbade287cb74165fcc60df">Please feel free to share this information with your organization or any networks where there may be interest in applying.</p>
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  354. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee6a96ddd6b4087926613f5d0de6887e">Any questions can be emailed directly to <a href="mailto:fellowship@avma.org">fellowship@avma.org</a>.</p>
  355. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/2024-2025-avma-fellowship-program/">2024-2025 AVMA Fellowship Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  359. <title>News Archive Restructuring: 2023 and Older</title>
  360. <link>https://azvma.org/test-post-01/</link>
  361. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashleigh Kozlowski]]></dc:creator>
  362. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
  363. <category><![CDATA[Archive]]></category>
  364. <category><![CDATA[archive]]></category>
  365. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://azvma.mysites.io/?p=6697</guid>
  366.  
  367. <description><![CDATA[<p>In our commitment to streamline information and make it more accessible for our valued members, we have recently archived all news stories dated 2023 and older. This strategic move aims to create a more efficient and organized platform for you to access the wealth of knowledge and updates shared by AzVMA over the years as [&#8230;]</p>
  368. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/test-post-01/">News Archive Restructuring: 2023 and Older</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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  371. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d395e4136f6b7d8ebaf30bb32124d67">In our commitment to streamline information and make it more accessible for our valued members, we have recently archived all news stories dated 2023 and older. This strategic move aims to create a more efficient and organized platform for you to access the wealth of knowledge and updates shared by AzVMA over the years as we redesign our website.</p>
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  375. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54861445b16979bffd4f151485ac5d00"><strong>How to access the archive</strong></p>
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  379. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3944af80b7c3ef848cb511404dd2e96e">To navigate this extensive collection of historical AzVMA news posts, head to this post in our revamped News section and look for the &#8220;Archive&#8221; category. For your convenience, we&#8217;ve provided a direct link to the AzVMA News Archive in this post. </p>
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  383. <p><a href="https://azvma.org/news/">https://azvma.org/news/</a></p>
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  387. <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d061e98fd55f536ce26c44975c00c52">Whether you&#8217;re seeking historical perspectives, legislative updates, or memorable moments, the AzVMA News Archive is your go-to resource. It&#8217;s a testament to our shared journey and the progress we&#8217;ve made together!</p>
  388. <p>The post <a href="https://azvma.org/test-post-01/">News Archive Restructuring: 2023 and Older</a> appeared first on <a href="https://azvma.org">AzVMA</a>.</p>
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