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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking
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AVMA position statement on the declawing of domestic cats
Declawing of domestic cats should be considered only after attempts have been made to prevent the cat from using its claws
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From seahorses to sawfish
In the past, most veterinary procedures at the aquarium were performed pool- or tank-side,
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Breed discrimination bites homeowners
Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans
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Military veterinarians engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Posted on April 15, 2003 They care for the working dogs that heighten security for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. They monitor the safety of the food and…
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Rabies vaccine for humans missing from some packages
Aventis Pasteur told the national CDC that some packages are reportedly missing the vial of freeze-dried vaccine.
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AVMA sets its legislative agenda for 108th Congress
Bills address animal drugs, economics of the profession, and health insurance
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AVMA continues support for MUMS, other legislative priorities
The AVMA has directed the Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., to continue pressing for passage of several bills pending in Congress
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AVMA supports AAEP statements
The AVMA has endorsed the AAEP's position statement concerning the transportation and processing of horses.
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Guidance provided for swine tail docking, identification, and castration
The AVMA position statement on Tail docking, identification, and castration of swine has been amended
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Retiring to a chimp paradise
Veterinarians take a lead role in establishing a federally funded sanctuary system for retired research chimpanzees
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Lawmakers tackle animal hoarding
Lawmakers tackle animal hoarding States look to new laws to address animal hoarders When more than 562…
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Study: West Nile virus cost equine industries in Colorado, Nebraska millions in 2002
First time the economic impact on equids in a particular U.S. region has been assessed Last year, West Nile virus cost equid
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Kaopectate reformulation could be dangerous to cats
Kaopectate, the over-the-counter diarrhea treatment for humans, recently has been reformulated to contain an aspirin derivative
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Wood chippers not to be used to euthanatize poultry, AVMA says
Use of wood chippers has not been endorsed by the AVMA as an acceptable means of euthanasia for poultry.
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Illinois governor signs controversial dangerous dog bill
Illinois governor signs controversial dangerous dog bill
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Pickering introduces MUMS bill in House
Mississippi Rep. Charles Chip Pickering introduced the House version of the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act, May 14.
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Crawford, Riviere elected to Institute of Medicine
Drs. Lester M. Crawford Jr. and Jim E. Riviere were elected to the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine
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Chaddock heads AVMA Washington office
Dr. Michael Chaddock has accepted the post of director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C.