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History from the eyes of the future
In celebration of the AVMA’s 150th anniversary and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s 50th, 10 veterinary students were awarded scholarships…
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Board acts to remove hurdles to AVMA membership
The AVMA Executive Board met Aug. 27-28 to take up an agenda dealing with such issues as AVMA membership requirements, livestock traceability and…
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On the world stage
The WVA celebrated its 150th anniversary during the 31st WVC, Sept. 17-20 in Prague.
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Transport policy for hoofstock approved
The AVMA Executive Board approved a new policy, “Transport, Sale Yard Practices, and Humane Slaughter of Hoofstock and Poultry,”
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Meet your new neighbors
More and more, veterinarians are being called to treat chickens kept in urban and suburban neighborhoods where no food animal
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Nave raises interesting governance issues
Dr. James E. Nave pulled no punches in his address to the AVMA House of Delegates when it assembled July 20-21, the
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Cattle drug’s sales suspended after lameness reports
A drug company suspended sales in the U.S. and Canada of a beta-adrenoceptor agonist used to add dozens of pounds of muscle to cattle.
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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AASV removes “gestation” term from housing policy
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has removed a statement on gestation stalls from its policy on sow housing, but
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Swine policy revised to recognize immunocastration
The AVMA policy concerning swine castration has been revised to acknowledge that immunocastration may be a viable alternative to surgical castration.
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Devocalization as a final alternative
AVMA Delegates pass resolutions on devocalization, VCPR, livestock handling
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Advocates’ video targets farm of pork producers’ president
An advocacy organization says its secretly recorded video shows abuse on a Minnesota hog farm owned in part by the current
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New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
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Fighting to feed the world
Dr. Matthew S. Anderson said veterinarians in swine medicine are increasingly needed as advocates who can speak for their patients and their clients.
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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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Senate to consider minor use/minor species legislation
Senate to consider minor use/minor species legislation
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AVMA supports new lobbyist for Minor Use/Minor Species Coalition
The Executive Board has approved a one-time, $20,000 appropriation for partial support of a lobbyist
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USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats
USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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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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AVMA gives testimony at hearing on soring
The AVMA made its voice heard on Capitol Hill Nov. 13 when Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO and executive vice president, testified before the House…
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Looking for a new direction
A number of ongoing issues, particularly injuries and medication usage, were spotlighted this past year in horseracing
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Laboratories terminated, but lessons learned
At veterinary colleges, such laboratories have come under increasing attention this past year.
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,