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Pet Care Trust encourages expanded interest in companion animal species
The Pet Care Trust Foundation promotes public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion animals.
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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
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Officers on the road
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, H.R. 857, has become a controversial bill
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It's back-Congress, again, takes up horse slaughter
Less than two weeks after the 110th Congress convened, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a measure banning horse slaughter
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Board acts on welfare-related proposals
The Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee relating to racehorses and the
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A modern-day cowboy
Like many young boys growing up when the Lone Ranger was on television, Dr. William A. Moyer said he wanted nothing more than to be a cowboy and carry…
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An unwanted battle
Veterinarians have a responsibility to make sure good decisions are made on animal welfare, and they should be a focal point on these kinds of issues,…
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Cities banning retail sale of dogs, cats
A small but growing number of cities are banning the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores.
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Starting from day one
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is working to provide guidelines and tools that will allow countries around the world—but particularly…
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Closing of U.S. horse slaughter plants still reverberates
After four years without domestic horse slaughter facilities in operation and a thorough study of the results, one thing is clear: the same number of…
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AVMA determining scope of improper practice
When Illinois' veterinary practice act was opened in 2010, the Illinois State VMA hoped legislators would address problems with nonveterinarians who…
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USDA APHIS bans double-deck trailers
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service finalized its rule Sept. 7 that bans the use of double-deck trailers when…
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Horse racing eyes changes to stay relevant
The horse racing industry has some very real problems to contend with these days as statistics show the sport has been in decline
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AAEP releases report on BLM's wild horses
The Bureau of Land Management has enlisted veterinarians and scientists to help guide how to proceed with its Wild Horse and Burro Management Program.
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Equine dentistry could become international veterinary specialty
An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…
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Partnership launches cat health initiative
The Cat Health Network, a newly formed partnership among some of the most influential feline organizations in the country, approved funding for…