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Red Flags Rule requires identity theft prevention programs
The Federal Trade Commission has again delayed enforcement of a rule that requires creditors to develop programs to prevent identity theft.
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Businesses receive reprieve from rule requiring ID theft prevention
The Federal Trade Commission again has delayed enforcement of the Red Flags Rule, and Congress may pass a bill to exempt small businesses from the…
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Rule requires veterinarians to have identity theft prevention programs
Veterinarians are not exempt from a new federal rule to prevent identity theft.
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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Ohio voters OK board overseeing livestock care standards
Ohio voters have passed a constitutional amendment establishing an expert panel overseeing the state's livestock care standards.
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FTC delays enforcing rule requiring programs to prevent identity theft
The Federal Trade Commission again has pushed back the enforcement date of the Red Flags Rule, from August until November, to give
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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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AVMA recognizes leaders in veterinary medicine, animal care
Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four veterinarians who received awards July 11…
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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Updated backgrounder: therapy dogs can acquire MRSA
Updates to a backgrounder on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus incorporate recent research on colonization of therapy dogs that visit health…
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National Pet Wellness Month promotes wellness plans
National Pet Wellness Month this October focuses on educating pet owners about wellness examinations, disease prevention, and pet health insurance.
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FDA adds regulations to reduce Salmonella illness from eggs
New federal regulations require most egg producers to take steps to prevent the spread of Salmonella enteritidis.
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AAEP releases guidelines on protecting Thoroughbred health
The American Association of Equine Practitioners issued recommendations that provide veterinary guidance on care of
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AVMA: Mandatory spay/neuter a bad idea
The Animal Welfare Committee recommended the changes to the policy, which reads, in part, as follows: "The AVMA does not support regulations or…
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GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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Anti-horse-slaughter legislation reintroduced
Opponents of horse slaughter, not satisfied with existing state legislation prohibiting the practice in the United States, are pushing to
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Study examining organic, conventional milk production
A four-year, $1 million study will examine the health and welfare of dairy cows at 200 organic farms and 100 conventional farms in New
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Army veterinary and human health commands merging
The Army is combining some veterinary and human health operations within the next two years. The Army Veterinary Command and
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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AVMA Answers: Balancing the AVMA budget
Did the AVMA Executive Board cut costs in the 2010 budget partly to prevent an increase in member dues?
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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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Specialty boards recognized
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Council on Education to grant "continued full recognition"
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Accolades
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica presented four veterinarians with the Advancement in PRRS Research Award to support studies on porcine
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NTRA moving toward racetrack accreditation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced March 6 that a comprehensive set of safety and integrity compliance standards