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JAVMA News

July 15, 2010 Issue

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American Veterinarian Medical Association

House may consider resolutions on antimicrobial use

Resolutions address veterinarians' role in antimicrobial use, AVMA's role in promoting drug availability


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Alpharma offers free webinar on anaplasmosis

Online video stresses importance of farm biosecurity

CSU to study impact of climate change on livestock in developing world

AAEP accepting research fellow applications

Foundations fund study of cancer in Golden Retrievers

Iams recalls canned cat food for insufficient thiamine

DEA, pharmacy come to terms on compounding

Wildlife rescue under way as oil gushes into Gulf

Minimizing urban wildlife conflict is institute's goal

Efforts being sustained to promote diversity

Legislation At A Glance

AVMA Congressional Science Fellows chosen

House ag chair on animal ID, livestock welfare

GHLIT Wellness Center to offer complimentary screenings during convention

FDA launches online Safety Reporting Portal for foods and animal drugs

Board weighs in on foreign accreditation

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