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FSIS privatizing some pig slaughter duties
Starting in December, workers at swine slaughter plants will be taking over some food safety duties now performed by federal inspectors.
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking
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CATalyst initiative building
On July 22 the Companion Animal Medicine track in animal behavior at the AVMA Annual Convention featured presentations about CATalyst—a national…
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Delegates to consider revised AVMA ear crop, tail dock policy
Resolutions about a potential addition to the AVMA House of Delegates advisory panel, use of random-source animals, judicious use of antimicrobials,…
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"Work hard at things you love to do"
The year was 1904. St. Louis hosted the World's Fair. Construction began on the Panama Canal. Teddy Roosevelt was elected to his first full term as…
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WSAVA takes on brachycephaly, dentistry, dog and cat meat trade
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…
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After more than a decade, has pet guardianship changed anything?
Property laws make no distinction between animals and inanimate objects, such as tables and chairs, leading to criticisms that the legal system…
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Summit charts historic course for unwanted horses
More than 25 equine industry organizations and the AVMA participated in the nation's first Unwanted Horse Summit April 19
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Veterinary research spotlighted on the Hill
On May 13, the AVMA hosted an educational briefing for Capitol Hill staff on recognizing and managing pain in farm animals.
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Ohio State graduate gets a valuable lesson in politics
Ohio State graduate gets a valuable lesson in politics AVMA Washington office expands new veterinarian's career
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Humane endings
The Association hosted a symposium where best practices for euthanasia were examined and research directed at refining those practices
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AVMA cautions against indiscriminate broad bans on livestock antimicrobials
The increase in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens—especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has Congress searching for a remedy to a…
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ASPCA opens Veterinary Forensic Science Center
The laboratory will support law enforcement across the country with cases of suspected cruelty to companion animals through services including…
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Public perception survey referred to task force
A recommendation to survey the public's perception of veterinarians was referred to the Task Force on Communications
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European event advocates one health, prevention
During Europe's first veterinary week, animal health officials got the word out on the issue of animal disease outbreaks and their impact on
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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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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Board approves council, committee changes
The Executive Board approved a recommendation revising the membership categories and appointment methods
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Pediatric spay/neuter of dogs and cats
The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats to reduce the number of unwanted animals. Veterinarians should use their best…
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WSU professor to join National Academy of Inventors
This April, Dr. Katrina Mealey, a professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, will be inducted as a fellow of the…
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Foie gras, microchip database resolutions to be put before AVMA delegates
Foie gras and microchip databases are the subjects of two resolutions AVMA delegates are being asked to vote on when they gather
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African, US veterinarians have meeting of minds
Twinning program brings small animal veterinarians together for shared learning
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AAHA president brings business sense to veterinary practice
Dr. John D. Tait is all about the business side of veterinary medicine, and he brings that perspective to the American Animal Hospital Association…
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Ukraine relief: Powerful response, continuing needs
Our veterinary community is responding with an outpouring of generosity to help the people and animals of Ukraine. The AVMF is channeling more than…
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Million Cat Challenge aims to rescue shelter cats
Two shelter medicine programs have launched the Million Cat Challenge to reduce the loss of life among cats in North American animal shelters over…