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Welfare group to push for science-based policy, practices
The University of California created a council of animal health experts intended to advise policymakers and animal agriculture
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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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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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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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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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Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education
Veterinary academe and members of the animal protection community, among other attendees, evaluated the use of animals in veterinary education at the…
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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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Euthanatized animals can poison wildlife: Veterinarians receive fines
In 1999, a veterinarian and a rancher in Colorado were dismayed to find that they had accidentally killed five golden eagles and two bald eagles.
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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Voice your opinion on marine mammal regulations
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is considering amendments to the animal welfare regulations concerning marine
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AVMA Answers: Dr. Beaver reflects
How have the AVMA animal welfare governance issues progressed during your term as an AVMA officer?
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Regulation of laboratory rats, mice, and birds held up another year
Efforts by the Department of Agriculture to regulate rats, mice, and birds under the Animal Welfare Act were delayed
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Facing crackdown, dietary supplement companies promise changes
The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled a plan to help states remove unapproved dietary supplements for animals
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AASV president leads attack on deadly disease
Dr. Scott Dee wants to help wipe a disease from the face of the continent.
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Veterinary ethics in review
Veterinarians are finding themselves having to explain their responsibilities under the Veterinarian's Oath.
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Comments sought on microchipping
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it will accept comments regarding the use of microchipping
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Acknowledging differences, HSUS sees room for more cooperation among groups
Dr. Rowan chose to highlight areas of agreement while also examining the broad range of values characterizing those involved.