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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-24, 2023
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-24 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards,…
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Modified mosquitoes may reduce disease risks for humans, animals
Plans to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys should benefit humans and may also benefit animals.
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Kocan honored for tick-borne disease research
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
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Study reveals genetic diseases of mixed-breed, purebred dogs
A study has identified genetic diseases that mixed-breed dogs are likely to develop, also finding that fewer mixed-breed dogs than purebred dogs are
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Researchers honor Wagner
An estimated 450 people attended the 93rd annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Dec. 2-4, 2012, in Chicago.
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Comments sought on proposed animal welfare and parasitology specialties
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is being petitioned to recognize the American College of Animal Welfare as a new veterinary…
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Parasites pose greater risk to pets in 2021
The Companion Animal Parasite Council’s annual Pet Parasite Forecast predicts a greater threat to pets from heartworm disease, Lyme disease,…
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NAVC kicks off the year
The topics ran the gamut: military and police dogs, kidney disease in cats and dogs, pet parasites and pet nutrition, small animal
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When should we neuter dogs?
Recent research linking canine gonadectomy to certain cancers and joint disease has veterinarians looking for clarity about a procedure commonly…
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In Short
A vaccine used to prevent dogs from contracting leishmaniasis, a deadly parasitic disease, also can be used to treat infected dogs.
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Heartworm, Lyme risks expected to grow
Heartworm disease remains a growing risk, worsened by warm weather and pet travel, according to predictions.
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AVMA passes policy on responsible pet breeding
The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion…
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Zoo veterinarians, behind the scenes and in the field
For zoo veterinarians, their day-to-day work can encompass thousands of individual animals and a multitude of species
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Baylisascaris monograph available from USGS
Baylisascaris monograph was recently published through the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Invasive tick spreads in U.S., likely to stay
The ticks have been found in Arkansas, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Parasitic infections likely to spread in 2022, CAPC warns
Dogs in much of the U.S. likely will be at greater risk of heartworm, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis this year as vectors and parasites…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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Merial to merge with Boehringer Ingelheim
Merial likely will merge with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health by the end of the year.
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
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American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists
Hybrid in-person and virtual annual meeting, Lexington, Kentucky, June 19-22