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AABP condemns abuses at Chino slaughterhouse - February 7, 2008
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has issued a statement condemning abusive practices at a Chino, Calif.,
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Congressmen call veterinarians to action
Four members of the House of Representatives spoke at the AVMA Political Action Committee Congressional Club Luncheon Aug. 1 in Atlanta.
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House considers proposals on ethics, gestation stalls, governance
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a revised version of the AVMA’s Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, a resolution against sow gestation…
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Therapy dogs have mixed results for childhood cancer patients, parents
Visits with therapy dogs have mixed results for childhood cancer patients and their parents, according to a study.
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New resources helping unwanted horses find new homes
Equine organizations have come out with new information and tools to help those who want to adopt or donate unwanted horses.
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USDA proposes new rule to crack down on soring
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced proposed changes July 26 to strengthen
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Coalition wants veterinary access for economically at-risk pets
An ongoing concern voiced by some in the profession is that nonprofit organizations providing veterinary services are competing
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2013 recipients of several awards Dec. 10, 2013, at its 59th Annual Convention in…
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UNDER REVIEWGuidelines for responsible pet ownership
Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. The benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.
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Catfight in Wisconsin over controversial plan
Voters in Wisconsin approved a controversial proposal in a statewide referendum April 11 that would make free-roaming and feral cats
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Mexican horse meat banned by EU
The European Union has banned the sale of horse meat processed in Mexico out of fear it may not meet food safety standards.
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Shortage of pain drugs results from manufacturing issue
In mid-December 2017, the Food and Drug Administration was reporting a shortage of the pain relief drugs fentanyl, morphine, and hydromorphone.
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AVMA applauds walking horse legislation
AVMA CEO Ron DeHaven applauded Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida, a veterinarian, for introducing the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 3268) on July 28 in…
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Director named for Unwanted Horse Coalition
The American Horse Council has announced Ericka Caslin as the third and newest director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition.
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AVMA updates model practice act
Delegates also act on rabies vaccine waivers, abuse reports
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AVMA does the right thing by promoting youth outreach
AVMA does the right thing by promoting youth outreach One way to invest in the future is to
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International swine experts discuss health, management, consumer issues at congress
The 17th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress was held June 2-5 in Ames, Iowa.
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A specialty whose time has come
Shelter medicine has evolved from a fragmented and marginalized area of the veterinary profession into a distinct practice field
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AVMA revises policy on feral cats to encourage collaboration
The AVMA has revised its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” to encourage collaboration among veterinarians, humane groups, and wildlife…
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Working together to fight emerging diseases
Working together to fight emerging diseases New director general of Office International des Epizooties stresses cooperation
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USDA may require euthanasia of downed veal calves
Veal calves that become nonambulatory at slaughter plants would need to be euthanized, rather than resting and proceeding to slaughter, under a…
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Reaching UP in New Mexico
A team of volunteer veterinary professionals spent four days last November on the Pueblo of Laguna reservation in New Mexico.
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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.