Texas Veterinary Medical Association

Welcome

The Texas Veterinary Medical Association is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in veterinary medicine and to educating the public about animal health. The association represents the veterinary profession and related industries in Texas, and about 75 percent of licensed DVMs in the state are members. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

Updated May 8, 2008

Former TVMA/AVMA President, William "Dub" Anderson, Passes
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TOP STORIES
Celebrate National Pet Week May 4-10
A Snapshot of the Rural Vet Shortage
Dog Bite Prevention Week May 18-24
AVMA Recognizes New Speciality
FDA Issues New Rule on BSE Safeguards
INFORMING THE PROFESSION
Purina Recall in Eastern States
AAEP Launches New Campaign
AVMA Online
Dr. Charles Graham Inducted into Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame
Texas A&M Research on Contraceptive for Wild Animals
Database Tracks Horse Cruelty Cases
50th State Makes Dog Fighting a Felony
Capitlizing on Popularity of Pet Insurance
Not the Average Vet
The Future of Stem Cell Therapy
Concerns Over Horse Slaughter Legislation
AVMA Site Highlights Need for Food Animal Vets
DSHS to Begin Rabies Bait Drop Program
NCVEI Seeks New CEO
State Board Sued Over Equine Dentistry
RESEARCH
OrthoView Announces New Solution for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Treating Unusual Species
New Research: Looking into Equine Eyes
Treating Unusual Species
Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Injured Horses
Herpesvirus a Factor in Equine Abortions
Dr. David Granstrom is new leader of AVMA Education and Research Division
H5N1 Virus Tracking System
UK Bird Flu is Virulent H5N1 Strain
New FMD Research Lab May Call Texas Home
REGULATORY
Texas Counties Under Fever Tick Quarantine [Update]
Fort Worth Passes Ban on Dog Tethering
Cattle Shipped to Nebraska Under Trichomoniasis Testing Order
FDA Warning: Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs
Texas Tackles Cattle TB Entry, ID Requirements
VPHWEA: A Call to Action

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE PET FOOD RECALL:
Companies Indicted for Recall
Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall (9/18)
American Animal Hospital Association
Pet Food Institute
Menu Foods Recall Information
AVMA

CELEBRATING YOUR PROFESSION
2008 TVMA Annual Conference Video
Veterinary Cancer Center at A&M
TVMA Member Uses Alternative Medicine
Scholarship Awarded to Equine Vet Students
Abilene Vet Takes Dog to Westminster
Texas A&M Researcher Honored
Texas A&M Helps Fight Breast Cancer
Innovation for Dog Weight Control
Texas A&M Vet School helps to inspire future generations of vets
Veterinary Profession in Top Jobs of 2008
Incentives for Farm And Public Health Veterinarians
Terriers Join Fight Against IPF Killer
Midland Vet Turns 90 and is Still at Work
Athens Vet Leads Charity Drive
Dr. Bob Hillman Receives National Assembly Award
Behaviorists Use Doggie DNA to Understand Disorders
Veterinary Passion Knows No Borders
Win Next-Generation Technology for Your Practice
TVMA Leader Named 'Everyday Hero'
Technological Advancements at TAMU-CVM
Veterinary Care for Wounded Military Dogs
Using the Power of the Press to Grow Your Practice

SPOTLIGHT: Mark Silberman, DVM
By Kate Sheehy
Bright surgery lights beam down on doctors hovering over a patient, breathing machines are running and screens monitor the patient’s condition. Initially, this seems to be a scenario involving a human patient, but as the camera pulls away, it is evident the patient is an animal. The phrase “Veterinary Medicine Alive and Well” appears at the bottom of the screen. FULL STORY

SPOTLIGHT: Tracy Kelly, DVM

SPOTLIGHT: TVMA Student Delegates

Name: Mary Anne Wegenhoft
Year: 3rd year, Class of 2009
Goal: To obtain a 4th year externship at a rural mixed or large animal practice with exposure to bovine medicine. FULL STORY

Name: Lauren Nicole Smith
Year: 2nd year, Class of 2010
Goal: Mixed Animal, Exotics and Environmental Conservation. FULL STORY

INDUSTRY IN FOCUS

CVA Online Training Program
TVMA is proud to bring you the Certified Veterinary Assistant Training Program Online. This program allows you to work in a hospital while learning online.

Equine Dentistry
Equine owners understand that dental care is a key component of overall equine health. TVMA is proud to provide not only this list of licensed Texas veterinarians who can provide your equine companions with the quality dental care they deserve, but information to assist owners in choosing the right dental professional for their animals.

Newspaperclips.com
For up-to-date state news concerning veterinary medicine. Updated daily, this information will keep you informed on current developments affecting the veterinary industry. This service is free to TVMA members.

Veterinary News Network
VNN is a national network of veterinarians and selected affiliate reporters who use VNN produced resources to broadcast local news stories about current issues and advances in animal medicine.

Veterinary Career Network
TVMA Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry.