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Foot-and-mouth disease resurfaces in Britain
Just days after British officials declared the latest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak over, the virus re-emerged Sept. 12
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Getting beyond surgical contraception
Surgical sterilization has long been considered the gold standard for managing dog and cat populations in the United States.
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Waging war on obesity
Obesity is an American epidemic that has stubbornly resisted efforts to rein it in.
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Assemblies
posted August 15, 2007 California VMA Event: Annual Pacific Veterinary Conference, June 21-24, AnaheimAwards: Distinguished…
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AVMF announces initial grants for 2007
Foundation continues support of animal disaster preparedness, response efforts posted January 15, 2007 The American Veterinary Medical…
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Deadline extended for council nominations; another position opens
A new deadline will apply to nominate candidates for vacant council positions beginning this year.
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Corry and Brown throw hats into ring
Drs. Larry R. Corry and Gary S. Brown are running for 2008-2009 AVMA president-elect and vice president, respectively.
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AVMA adds to the 110th Congress legislative agenda
The Executive Board acted on the Legislative Advisory Committee's recommendations pertaining to 21 pieces of federal legislation.
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Call issued for nominations to AVMA entities
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 10 liaison
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The track to AAEP presidency
Dr. Douglas G. Corey spent many summers in his youth driving a wheat combine, hauling hay, building fences, and performing many other chores required…
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Congressional hearing examines welfare of farm animals
Several veterinarians were among a dozen witnesses who testified before the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry about improving the welfare…
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Web portal to assist practitioners in finding information
A group of libraries is working on a Web portal for practitioners who do not have convenient access to information resources and library services—and…
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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A legislative look ahead
When the curtain rose Jan. 3 on the 110th Congress, President Bush, for the first time of his administration, found himself facing a Congress…
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AAVLD issues proposed protocol for testing dead animals with nephrotoxicosis possibly associated with adulterated pet food
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians issued the following protocol
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Recall shines spotlight on pet foods
A massive recall of pet food broadened to certain treats and a dry diet, along with more wet products.
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Dealing with back injuries
Decades of working with large animals have taken their toll on the back of
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AVMA Answers: AVMF makes strides
In 2005, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation faced some conflicts such as the resolution sent to the AVMA House of
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USDA: No authority to regulate pet microchips
More than two years after Congress directed the Department of Agriculture to weigh in on the debate over incompatible pet microchip technology, the…
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CDC shuts down some research at Texas A&M
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently ordered researchers at Texas A&M University to suspend work with
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Ongoing recall investigation unraveling the facts
Months after the recalls of pet food began, developments continued to unfold in response to the adulteration of ingredients from China.
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North Carolina shares a model for dealing with disaster
State animal emergency programs considering national alliance
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Profession's inclusiveness would be Cook's priority
posted April 15, 2007 With his term on the Executive Board winding down, Dr. James O. Cook appears set to become the next AVMA…