News - American Board of Veterinary Toxicology

Dr. Brutlag interviewed about lilacs and cats

Published On 5/10/2022

Article published online about Lilacs and risk to cats

Washington Post article on landscaping hazard

Published On 5/10/2022

Kudos to Dr. Wismer and Dr. Poppenga who are quoted in the most recent AVMA Animal Health SmartBrief, from an article in the Washington Post!

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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding from Bulk Drug Substances

On April 13, 2022 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final guidance on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.

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Veterinary toxicology highlighted in popular AquaDocs podcast

Published On 4/13/2021

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.

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Veterinary toxicologist's findings pave way for massive dog food recall

Published On 2/4/2021

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.

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In memory of Dr. Gavin Meerdink

Published On 7/8/2020

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

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2020 ABVT Travel Award ePoster Presented

Published On 7/8/2020

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".

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Dr. Rumbeiha elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Published On 2/29/2020

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

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In Memoriam

Published On 8/5/2020

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.

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Dr. Frank Galey named Executive Vice President and Provost of Utah State University

Published On 2/29/2020

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

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Dr. Birgit Puschner named dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine

Published On 2/29/2020

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

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ABVT marks 50-year milestone

Published On 2/29/2020

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

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ABVT Profiles Series Documentary

Published On 2/29/2020

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

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2022 Service award winners

Published On 11/2/2022

Congratulations to Drs. Wilson Rubeiha and Tina Wismer co-winners of the 2022 ABVT Service Award! Dr. Rumbeiha served as a member of the education committee. He has written several letters of recommendation for young toxicologists seeking ABVT certification, several of whom were successful and are now ABVT members.

Dr. Wismer has served on several committees during her tenure (Awards, Nominating and Examination-including a 4-year stint as chairperson for the exam committee).
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