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Turning research into results
Speakers at the Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare, hosted by the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical…
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Say what?
And when the subject is animal welfare, language reflects deep-seated values about animals and their relationship to man.
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Animal welfare specialty up for consideration
The question of veterinarians' role in animal welfare comes up often in discussion. After all, three phrases in the veterinary oath
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Veterinary profession, animal welfare ethics evolve together
The question of treating animals humanely isn't simply a theoretical exercise for Dr. Gary J. Patronek.
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Latin America's welfare issues prevalent yet ignored
Animal welfare is an emerging topic in Latin America because of its impact on animal health, international trade, economic viability, and consumer…
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Public beliefs―right or wrong―have big implications
Finding common ground with stakeholders, providing dispassionate and factual information, and taking appropriate action is
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Welfare courses have tough time breaking into curriculum
Veterinary faculty agree that students should have an awareness of the history and basic concepts of animal welfare and knowledge of related current…
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Symposium brings together leaders in animal welfare
The AVMA and AAVMC co-sponsored a symposium, titled "Swimming with the Tide," that focused on animal welfare in veterinary medical education and…
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Grant money benefits retired racehorses
For Thoroughbred horses, life after racing can sometimes mean the auction block or slaughterhouse or even abandonment.
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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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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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HSUS: undercover video shows hen mistreatment
Two egg manufacturers and an industry organization began investigations after undercover video appeared to show Iowa hens that were crowded, injured,…
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Takashima seeks to advance profession
Dr. Gregg K. Takashima learned about the American Animal Hospital Association because of its accreditation program for veterinary practices, but he…
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Welfare policies revised and adopted
The AVMA has revised several of its food animal welfare policies and adopted a policy concerning the use of electromuscular disruption devices (eg,…
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Model animal welfare curriculum in the works
The AVMA will lead a collaborative effort to develop a model animal welfare curriculum for veterinary schools and colleges with funding help from the…
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AVMA issues policy guidance for dog breeders and retailers
The AVMA has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to aid state and local governments as they develop policies intended to promote the welfare of…
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Connecting animal and human health
The Animal Health Institute and CQ-Roll Call Group hosted a forum April 27 in Washington, D.C., meant to raise awareness about the
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Alleged animal abuse recorded at Ohio dairy farm
An Ohio dairy farm worker was charged with 12 counts of cruelty to animals following the release of a secretly recorded video
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Animal Care faulted for lax oversight of problem dog breeders
New legislation aims to strengthen regulations, close Internet loophole
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Weigh in on AVMA animal welfare policies
A new online tool gives AVMA members an opportunity to provide direct input that will help shape the Association's animal
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Coalition takes on new leader, additional goals
The Unwanted Horse Coalition considered next steps, strategies, and goals for the organization while also electing a new chair
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McDonald's shareholders vote down 'cage free' proposal
Shareholders for McDonald's voted against a proposal this spring to buy at least 5 percent of the restaurant chain's eggs from cage-free facilities.
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Ohio may have avoided ballot fight
And the governor will push for new restrictions on dog breeders and exotic pets owners as well as more severe punishments for cockfighting.
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Senate bill would lift tax on veterinary loan repayment program
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate July 21 proposes to eliminate taxes on government programs that encourage veterinarians to practice in…