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Planning for the welfare of individual animals
These animals are regarded by our public as distinct individuals, with names, with identities, with personalities
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Zoo animal welfare focus of 2002 forum
Executive Board coverage Zoo animal welfare focus of 2002 forum The fall 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare…
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AVMA names Fowler as Animal Welfare Award winner
Dr. Murray Fowler was named as the recipient of the 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
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Zoo animal welfare boosted by environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training
Posted on November 15, 2002 Gail Laule It may sound like a dream to some people—never having to work, being provided with shelter, nutritious…
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Is it ethical to keep animals in zoos?
Are zoos exploiting animals for profit? Are they prisons for wild animals?
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Measuring stress in captive animals
Stress is rarely thought to be a good thing, but is it true that all stress is necessarily bad?
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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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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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UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
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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.
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Zoo veterinarians, behind the scenes and in the field
For zoo veterinarians, their day-to-day work can encompass thousands of individual animals and a multitude of species
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Role of zoos is conservation, zoo veterinarians say
The perspective of many zoo veterinarians is that zoos are still relevant within society today, with a role that has pivoted from entertainment to…
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Morris awards grants for wildlife, equine research
Morris Animal Foundation announced in late September that it has awarded $850,000 in support of wildlife research through grants to
Transporting Wildlife Species or Their Hybrids
When considering interstate or international travel for captive wildlife species or hybrids of such, plan ahead
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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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Zoo veterinarian cleared of manatee deaths
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa, Florida, have determined that the actions of a zoo veterinarian did not cause the deaths of any…
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Highlighting conservation & education successes
Zoos and zoo-affiliated individuals are helping ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species worldwide
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Iowa State University
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored at homecoming in November 2013.
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Zoo veterinarians seek papers for conference
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is calling for papers for its 2006 Annual Conference
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AZA to phase out bullhooks for elephant management
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced it is phasing out the use of bullhooks for routine elephant care and training at member zoos by the…
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Scary smart
We eat, study, and enjoy looking at octopuses. They are masters of camouflage and escape artists.
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Horse advocates, veterinarians noted for outstanding work
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2016 recipients of several awards Dec. 3-7 2016 at its 62nd Annual Convention in…