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More news from the boardroom
The recommendations before the AVMA Executive Board this past November 16-18 dealt with a broad range of subjects.
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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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Veterinarians rate high on honesty, ethics
Americans continue to regard veterinarians highly, with the profession ranking third for honesty and ethics among 23 occupations in a recent Gallup…
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Guide available for porcine circovirus-associated disease
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the National Pork Board have collaborated to create
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FDA finds food from animal clones to be safe, invites comments
The Food and Drug Administration has found that meat or milk from clones of adult cattle, swine, and goats is as safe to eat
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Elevating USAHA to the next level
The future of animal disease surveillance was the theme of the 2006 joint scientific session of the United States Animal Health Association
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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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AVMA conference draws veterinary leaders to Windy City
With some 430 attendees, the 2007 annual AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference was the highest attended VLC to date.
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Top hog producer to phase out gestation stalls
Smithfield Foods Inc., the nation's largest hog producer and a leading processor and marketer of fresh pork and processed meats, is phasing out…
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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Summit may lead to best spay/neuter practices
Redefining shelter medicine in the collective mindset not only of the public but also the veterinary profession itself was
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Protecting horse health, welfare a common bond
A record-breaking 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to San Antonio for the AAEP's 52nd Annual Convention in December.
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Guidelines for heartworm infection in cats updated, new syndrome defined
The American Heartworm Society released the 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm
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Sullivan joins Washington staff
John Sullivan started as legislative policy and program coordinator at the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in
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Multiple learning formats round out North American conference
The North American Veterinary Conference—held Jan. 13-17 in Orlando, Fla.—provided a variety of learning formats and entertainment for the nearly…
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ASPCA dispels common misconceptions related to poisons
In preparation for the annual National Poison Prevention Week, to be held March 18-24, the American Society for the
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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Pet health insurance gains ground in North America
Health insurance for companion animals can be almost as confusing as human health insurance, but it also can come in handy—particularly for an animal…
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North Carolina shares a model for dealing with disaster
State animal emergency programs considering national alliance
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A passion for public health
Veterinary schools engage veterinarians, physicians, and students in the dialogue