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Future of animal ID system unclear
Facing resistance from food animal owners and pressure from Congress, federal agriculture officials are reconsidering how the national animal disease…
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World Rabies Day promotes prevention of deadly disease
From a U.S. Navy hospital ship in Latin America to animal hospitals throughout the United States, veterinarians continue working both
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Student AVMA weighs financial proposals at summer meeting
Key decisions on fiscal and leadership matters provided fodder for plenty of debate at the Student AVMA House of Delegates summer meeting.
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NCVEI releases benchmarking tools for referral practices
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues has released benchmarking tools for referral practices such as specialty
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Mass chicken depopulation to control infectious laryngotracheitis
About 1.4 million chickens were killed in a mass depopulation to control the spread of a viral upper respiratory tract infection discovered in early…
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Morris Animal Foundation calls for pilot-study proposals
Morris Animal Foundation now reviews proposals for pilot studies more than once a year to provide timely funding for innovative research
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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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Nutro recalls dry cat food because of mineral imbalances
Nutro Products has announced a voluntary recall of certain varieties of dry cat food because of excessive zinc and inadequate
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NCVEI issues pet insurance guide
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues on Jan. 19 released the first in a series of position papers
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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AVMA updates backgrounder on canine influenza
Correction: The original version of this article inaccurately stated that canine influenza may become endemic in Lexington, Ky. posted…
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AVMA calls for applications to WVA Council
The AVMA is accepting applications and nominations to replace Dr. James E. Nave as the United States representative to the
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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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NAVC events educate, entertain attendees
A mix of continuing education, hands-on laboratories, entertainment, and of course, sun greeted attendees of the North American
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Price, Trimmer elected to AVMA Executive Board
Drs. V. Hugh "Chip" Price Jr. of Shreveport, La., and H. Theodore Trimmer of Las Vegas were elected in uncontested races to the AVMA Executive Board…
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New stem cell lab for horses opens at UC-Davis
A state-of-the art facility that will process, culture, and store stem cells to treat injuries in horses opened May 18 at the University of…
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Regulations target illegal Internet distribution of controlled substances
New federal regulations seek to prevent Internet distribution of controlled substances for illicit purposes by creating additional
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Veterinary training served top-ranking military officer well
The highest-ranked Air Force veterinarian will retire after more than 27 years of distinguished service.
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Welfare code endorsed by horse organizations
Leading equine industry organizations have endorsed a national code of practice for the welfare of horses.
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle
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Client education can prevent residue violator label
The Department of Agriculture is publishing the names of packing plants and farms responsible for repeat drug and contaminant residue violations.
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White House developing policy on waters, coasts
Federal authorities are working on a broad stewardship plan for oceans, U.S. coasts, and the Great Lakes.