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Toxicologists are constantly solving mysteries. Check out this episode of AquaDocs, a popular science podcast focused on aquatic medicine, featuring Dr. Robert Poppenga, a toxicology professor at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to learn about his experience with toxins affecting aquatic animals.

Dr. Tim Evans, Diplomate of ABVT, was instrumental in detecting the deadly fungus aflatoxin in commercial dog food. His discovery and the expertise he provided to FDA helped lead to an international recall of the food, saving the lives of many dogs.

ABVT diplomate Dr. Gavin Meerdink passed away July 4, 2020 at age 75. He became a diplomate of ABVT in 1978.

Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn LaQuaglia recipient of the 2020 ABVT Travel Award. Dr. LaQuaglia is a small animal internal medicine resident at North Carolina State University. The title of her presentation is "Neutropenia in dogs receiving vincristine for treatment of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia".

Diplomate of ABVT, Dr. Wilson Rumbeiha, board-certified veterinary toxicologist at UC Davis, honored by being chosen as a Fellow of the AAAS.

Several Diplomates of the ABVT have passed away in recent years. Each of the individuals shown here made many vitally important contributions, not only to our organization, but also to veterinary medicine at large.

ABVT is proud to announce one of our diplomates in a new leadership position.

July, 2018: ABVT is proud to see one of our dipolmates lead a veterinary college.

American Board of Veterinary Toxicology celebrates history of safeguarding animals, people, and the environment

The ABVT was the subject of a Profiles Series documentary film describing the impact of the organization on veterinary medicine and human health.