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### Protecting animals from avian influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza type A (H5N1) has been found in dairy cattle, cats, people, and other mammals, as well as poultry and wild birds. The impact on poultry and cats is severe. Here’s what you need to know:
[Avian influenza](/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza)Â |Â [H5N1 in dairy cattle](/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-virus-type-h5n1-us-dairy-cattle)Â |Â [Protecting cats](/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats)
### When to pursue antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
AVMA's tool suite helps you make quick decisions about whether and when to pursue antimicrobial susceptibility testing for patients—whether dogs, cats, cattle, or food fish. Download reference tools at avma.org/AntimicrobialTools. [Get tools](/resources-tools/one-health/antimicrobial-use-and-antimicrobial-resistance/antimicrobial-use-veterinary-practice)
### Do you know an Unsung Hero?
AVMA’s Unsung Heroes Awards recognize the supporting veterinary team members who go above and beyond the call. Nominate your non-veterinarian teammates no later than March 21.  [Start here](/resources-tools/diversity-and-inclusion-veterinary-medicine/avma-unsung-heroes-awards)
### A profession united: Opposing dangerous workforce proposals
The AVMA will continue vigorously defending the practice of veterinary medicine and oppose efforts to create a new midlevel practitioner role, AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh told the House of Delegates at its January meeting. Â [Read more](/blog/profession-united-opposing-dangerous-workforce-proposals )
### Strengthen the veterinary team-client partnership
The Positive Pet Care Guide and Effective Equine Care Guide, developed through industry collaborations, help veterinary practices foster healthy communication and strong partnerships with clients. Use them to align client and team expectations; encourage supportive environments; and support the best possible patient care.
[Companion animal guide](/resources-tools/practice-management/positive-pet-care-guide)Â
[Equine guide](/resources-tools/practice-management/effective-equine-care-guide)
### Help set AVMA policy
AVMA's professional policies support and guide our profession, and they're developed with member input. AVMA members can comment on the Association's professional policies at any time.
[View policies](/resources-tools/avma-policies )
### Become a mentor—Get a mentor
MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects new veterinary graduates with trained mentors, free of charge. The connection can transform both partners. Apply now to become a mentor or mentee.
[Learn more](/education/veterinary-career-center/mentoring-new-veterinarians)
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### Explore the Journey for Teams
Journey for Teams provides everyone in the veterinary community a path to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Take the journey individually or as a team. There's even an opportunity to earn CE credit.
[Start here](https://www.journeyforteams.org/)
### Upcoming events
##### [SAVMA Symposium](https://savmasymposium.com/index.cfm)
March 20-22
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##### [Nominations due: Unsung Heroes awards](/resources-tools/diversity-and-inclusion-veterinary-medicine/avma-unsung-heroes-awards)
March 21
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##### [AVMA COE site visit: Ross University](/education/AVMA-COE-site-visits)
March 23-27
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##### [AVMA COE site visits: Texas Tech & Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico](/education/AVMA-COE-site-visits)
March 30 – April 4
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##### [National Dog Bite Prevention Week](/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention )
April 13-19
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##### FEATURED CE
### Treating small ruminants
Two new CE courses on AVMA Axon® explore important facets of small ruminant medicine for general practitioners:
* [Overview of small ruminant medicine](https://axon.avma.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=331)
* [Husbandry and regulatory issues](https://axon.avma.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=332)
[View latest webinars](https://axon.avma.org/page/latest-webinars)
[AVMA News](/news)
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### Specialty, primary veterinarians navigate evolving relationship
Increased referrals highlight a need for better communication between GPs and specialists. Referral coordinators, clear guidelines, and client education can improve patient care.
[Read more](/news/specialty-primary-veterinarians-navigate-evolving-relationship-demand-continues-grow)
[See all news](/news)
[AVMA@Work blog](/blog)
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### Comment on cannabis products before April 16
Veterinarians have until April 16 to provide comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the use of cannabis-derived products in animals.
[Read more](/blog/comment-cannabis-products-april-16)
[See all blogs](/blog)
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