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AVMA achieves record membership of 95,000
Membership in the American Veterinary Medical Association has set another record, increasing by 2% in 2019 to more than 95,000.
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Insurance outsider takes over at Embrace
Brian Macias, formerly of National General Insurance, is named president of Embrace Pet Insurance.
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FDA approves broad-spectrum Bravecto Plus for cats
Bravecto Plus, a spot-on medication formulated to fight a variety of feline parasites for up to two months, has earned U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
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Varian radiotherapy units coming to VCA cancer centers
Five VCA Pet CancerCare Centers will be the first of 35 to house Varian radiotherapy systems under a partnership announced between the national hospital chain and manufacturer.
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BI’s NexGard will be made in Puerto Rico
Boehringer Ingelheim will manufacture the flea and tick preventive NexGard (afoxolaner) in Puerto Rico upon expansion of a plant in the northern city of Barceloneta.
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Nationwide insurance appoints chief pet officer
Industry leader Nationwide pet health insurance has named Heidi Sirota its chief pet officer, replacing Anthony Sharett, who stepped down in August.
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National Veterinary Council to focus on advocacy
Two animal welfare groups have created the National Veterinary Council, a panel of 10 veterinarians who will perform policy and advocacy work.
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Vet school application period to start earlier
Students who hope to enroll in veterinary school in fall 2021 can start the application process months earlier than normal.