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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
See some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Information about participating in the studies is available at avma.org/findvetstudies.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – March 2023
Among the new listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is a pilot study of a novel therapeutic probiotic in dogs with diarrhea and…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – May 2023
The latest list of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD) are available, including a study evaluating the…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – January 2023
Among the new listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is a trial being conducted at Johns Hopkins University to assess the effectiveness…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – February 2023
Among the new listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is a study looking at OKV-1001, a new formulation of mycophenolate, to treat atopic…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database - March 15, 2022
See some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Shelter vets aim to raise level of care for millions of animals
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians in December unveiled standards designed to enhance the health and welfare of millions of animals housed at…
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Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
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Animal shelters brace for surrenders
Financial challenges for pet owners may cause an increase in relinquishments to animal shelters. Leaders in the industry are preparing by expanding…
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What is the role of animals in veterinary education?
The “Use of Animals in Education” symposium at the annual conference of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges focused on the role of…
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Convention-goers renovate animal shelters
Dozens of volunteers turned out July 31 for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s shelter rehabilitation project in conjunction with the AVMA…
Microchipping of animals as a means of identification
Explore the benefits of microchipping, different types of chips, their efficacy, tips for implantation and scanning, and the importance of registering…
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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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Animal shelters see a new day ahead
Animal shelters may never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. One shelter veterinarian wants communities to see animal shelters as a source of…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty
The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare,…
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Convention attendees rehabilitate local animal shelters
On July 17 and 18, dozens of attendees started off their visit to New Orleans by rehabilitating four local animal shelters.
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Hundreds of animals recovered near Bastrop fires
Hundreds of pets, livestock, and wild animals were recovered and treated for injuries caused by wildfires near Austin, Texas.
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Shelter medicine: A budding field that is helping to raise the standard of care in animal shelters
Today, shelter medicine is a growing part of the curriculum at several U.S. veterinary schools.
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In Short
The Equine Welfare Data Collective has released its first report after gathering data nationally on at-risk and transitioning equines.
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Free-roaming abandoned and feral cats
The AVMA encourages collaborative efforts to identify humane and effective alternatives to the destruction of healthy cats for animal control…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – February 13-14, 2023
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons welcomed new diplomates following the board certification examination held February 13-14 online.
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Cross-country
More and more animal shelters and individuals are participating in cross-country programs to transport adoptable dogs from source shelters
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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.