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U.K. to enact animal welfare bill
posted December 1, 2006 In the United Kingdom, the Animal Welfare Act received royal assent and will come into effect April 6, 2007,…
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American College of Animal Welfare
The American College of Animal Welfare certified seven new diplomates following the certification examination it held July 25 in Raleigh, North…
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Students’ animal welfare knowledge tested
The 14th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 22-23, 2014, at Michigan State University.
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AVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division
The AVMA more than doubled the amount of staff time dedicated to animal welfare issues when it recently filled the first two positions in the AVMA…
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AVMA board expedites animal welfare advisory group
Board members green-lighted a plan for immediate implementation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee during a special meeting held prior to the…
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Lawmakers seek expansion of animal welfare regulations
A New York Times story exposing alleged abuses at an agricultural research facility has prompted legislation to expand federal animal
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AVMA Answers: Progress report on the new Animal Welfare Division
What is the goal of the AVMA Animal Welfare Division?
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Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance changes
posted May 1, 2006 The Executive Board received as information the final report of the Animal Welfare Governance Task Force. One of its…
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Evolution in cattle welfare
Veterinarians and cattle owners indicated gradual changes in agriculture are improving cattle welfare, despite resistance to change among some…
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Australia to resume livestock exports to Egypt after welfare concerns
Australia and Egypt have signed agreements on animal welfare to pave the way for resumption of Australian livestock exports
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Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws
A petition filed by an animal rights group accusing U.S. zoos and circuses of harming elephants by confining them to cramped and inadequate enclosures…
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets
Keeping wild animals as pets is generally opposed by subject experts within the veterinary profession
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2006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances
The House of Delegates will consider seven resolutions at its 143rd annual session, July 14-15 in Honolulu—five of them submitted by state veterinary…
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Government, welfare groups encourage emergency preparedness
The AVMA is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, American Kennel Club, American Society for the Prevention of
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'Animals helping people; people helping animals' Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
40th World Small Animal Veterinary Congress, Bangkok, May 15-18
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Animal research, stem cell positions approved
The AVMA Executive Board approved position statements on animal research and stem cells.
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Transportation of research animals for the purpose of research, testing, and education
Transportation of animals for research, testing, and education should be conducted humanely and assure the animals are handled appropriately for their…
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Aligning decisions with critical issues
Initiatives ranging in nature from animal welfare to diversity in the veterinary profession occupied the AVMA Executive Board meeting.
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ASPCA grant supports animals, owners in Midwestern states
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in February announced the first recipients of a grant providing more than $50,000 to…
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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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United States Animal Health Association
118th annual meeting, Oct. 16-22, 2014, Kansas City, Missouri
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State policing institute plans for animals in disasters
The Illinois Regional Institute for Community Policing will develop and implement programs that ensure coordination of