ABVT In The News

ABVT Subject of a Profiles Series Documentary

The Profiles Series (www.profilesseries.com) has chosen the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology to be the subject of a documentary film describing the impact of the organization on veterinary medicine and human health. You can view the videos here.

A press release is available for download here. To learn more about what the ABVT offers, you can download our brochure.

The Profiles Series is hosted by Louis Gossett Jr. and is an award winning television series dedicated to showcasing the most important issues of the day. The film will air on cable networks (CNBC, Bravo, etc.) as educational programming. It will also air in national syndication on the US Government’s Voice of America Television and as digital video on this website and on YouTube.

Questions and comments related to the video or for more information about pursuing a career in veterinary toxicology can be sent to ABVT by using our "Contact Us" form here.


The Nerdiest of All:
Toxicologist Named Mizzou Wire's Nerd of the Year

The votes are in. The nerds have been counted. The winner is <drum roll> Tim Evans, professor of veterinary medicine and Diplomate, ABVT. Read more...


ASPCA Press Release on Spot-On Products

06.03.2009: The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsŪ) today released data demonstrating that cats are more susceptible to illness and death as a result of the misuse of spot-on flea and tick control products. Dr. Steven Hansen, ASPCA veterinary toxicologist and Diplomate of the ABVT is quoted in the release. You can read the press release here.


The Wall Street Journal Reports on the Spot On Flea & Tick Control Issue

05.26.2009: WSJ Article on the issue of illness potentially caused by spot-on flea and tick control products. Dr. Steven Hansen, a Diplomate of the ABVT is quoted in the article. Dr. Petra Volmer, a Diplomate of the ABVT was interviewed and contributed background information for the reporter. You can read the article here.