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The American Association of Bovine Practitioners presents USDA-NIFA funded workshops for early-career veterinarians to improve the business management of their practices. 

“There are some things that we've adopted over the years that really aren't particularly useful and I think in some cases even detrimental to our performance,” says Dave Mitchell.

A producer asked Beef Cattle Institute experts to address how to give medical care to an animal in the field. Options listed: darting, roping, trailering or walking to a facility, doing nothing. What would you choose?

Instead of writing down these big audacious goals, Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author, has better advice: Set micro goals. 

Westwood Embryo Services, a bovine embryo transfer clinic, has operated from Iowa since its inception more than 35 years ago.

Struggling with burnout and stress at work are not unique to the veterinary profession or society. A unique combination of controlling and meaningful autonomy can help.

More than 500 U.S. counties have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to a report, authored by Cornell University’s Dr. Clinton Neill. The report highlights some solutions the U.S. government could deploy

The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.

Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

The association strives to keep members informed about the organization and the livestock and veterinary industries at large.

AABP leaders and Dr. Carrie Jurney, president of Not One More Vet, shared insights and recommendations at the annual conference to help and encourage veterinarians struggling and contemplating leaving the profession.

Most businesses currently are fighting the uphill battle of finding and retaining reliable, productive workers. In this environment, employers should not limit their thinking to compensation that is purely financial

Rural communities face ongoing challenges to recruit and retain veterinarians. Dr. Robert Bogan, in an effort to recruit his own replacement, has used a unique and awe-inspiring strategy.

As a service to bovine veterinarians, Dr. Dee Griffin has shared a summary of six practical steps he uses to perform a field necropsy and evaluate the results. He also shares some valuable tips on tools to use.

The desire to treat a food animal’s pain coupled with the various legal and human-health considerations can create a tricky path for veterinarians to navigate.

“If you can manage these moments, the world is yours,” says Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry.

Working with livestock isn't a skill we're born with; it’s learned through discipline and practice. That's from cattle consultant Kip Lukasiewicz, sharing practical ways to rethink cattle handling.

What key changes, trends or innovations do you expect to impact bovine veterinarians during the decade of the 2020s?

Research needed to help define duration of use for certain medically important antimicrobial drugs for food animals.

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Research reveals importance of continued focus on personal and professional health and well-being among veterinarians.

Production Animal Consultation (PAC) Veterinarians Aim to Fine-Tune Beef-Cattle Management from Birth to Slaughter.

Wellness initiatives at veterinary college care for students, clients, and practitioners.

On November 21, 2019, at 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST, the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine will hold a public webinar about the agency’s newly-released draft Guidance for Industry #256.

Is there a shortage of rural veterinary care? It all depends on where you live.

Updates to navigation and functionality affect all GVL users.

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) will hold its 2019 Winter Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel at the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7.

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting nominations for geographic areas of Texas experiencing a shortage of veterinarians that work in food animal medicine, rural private practice, or public practice.

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners will host its third conference targeted to the information needs of recent veterinary graduates.

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

With almost 20 years since setting foot on a dairy, it was time to make a trip and try to become more connected with the dairy business.

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

At this week's annual Conference, Dr. Glenn Rogers, Graford, Texas, finishes his term as AABP President. In this column, Dr. Rogers addresses some key insights from his involvement in AABP leadership.

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer?

The USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides assistance to veterinarians who commit to practicing in areas with shortages of veterinary services.

We asked, you answered: Many bovine veterinarians would opt for a different career if they had a do-over.

States seek solutions to veterinary shortages and student debt, independent of the federal loan-repayment program.

St. Louis hosts 52nd conference with the theme: “Gateway to Success.”

Employers in Greater Kansas City's animal health industry say they need employees with more technical skills in agribusiness, management, policy and regulation.

What aspect(s) of veterinary practice has surprised you most, either positively or negatively, as you learn more about your career choice?

What aspect(s) of veterinary practice has surprised you most, either positively or negatively, as you learn more about your career choice?

What aspect(s) of veterinary practice has surprised you most, either positively or negatively, as you learn more about your career choice?

What aspect(s) of veterinary practice has surprised you most, either positively or negatively, as you learn more about your career choice?

What aspect(s) of veterinary practice has surprised you most, either positively or negatively, as you learn more about your career choice?