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AVMA adopts policy on physical restraint of animals
The Executive Board approved a new position statement on the physical restraint of animals recommended by the Animal Welfare
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Designing zoo habitats that promote animal well-being
Many zoologic institutions strive to create habitats for their collections that are hospitable and stimulating.
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The responsibility to laboratory animals
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M The responsibility to laboratory animals Picture a rat…
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Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels for animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels…
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New companion animal tumor registry in the works
Cornell University researchers are setting up a companion animal registry to measure cancer incidence
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Alternatives for controlling animal pain
Holistic medicine is becoming increasingly common in human health care.
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AABP embraces disabled livestock, dairy cattle welfare guidelines -
The AABP board of directors endorsed the position on disabled livestock
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Zoos wrestle with fate of surplus animals
Posted on November 15, 2002 Limited resources and too many animals are hard realities confronting many zoologic institutions. What happens when…
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The ethics of pain management in animals
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M NOTE: As of November 2007, the AVMA discontinued use of…
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AVMF awards $125,000 in support of animal health, human-animal bond research
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded three research grants totaling $125,000
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Contradictions characterize pain management in companion animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Contradictions characterize pain management in…
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Global coalition unites to aid animals of Afghanistan zoo
Relief for the Kabul Zoo in Afghanistan became an international cause
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Animal hoarding: A public health problem veterinarians can take a lead role in solving
Experts estimate that there at least 700 new cases of animal hoarding, sometimes called collecting, every year in the United States.
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Natural bovine behavior key to evaluating management practices
Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals