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Setting the standard on animal welfare
Animal welfare advocates from 70 countries gathered in Paris this past February to contribute their insight and expertise
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Recipient of animal welfare award is New
Posted on December 15, 2004 RECIPIENT OF ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD IS NEW At the Animal Welfare Forum, President-Elect Henry E. Childers introduced…
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Animal welfare: status and perception
In recent years, individuals involved in animal agriculture have become concerned that the public is increasingly questioning
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Ongoing funding provided for Animal Welfare Forum
To ensure that the AVMA Animal Welfare Forum continues beyond 2001, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee to
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Award recognizes Loew's influence on animal welfare
A highlight of the Animal Welfare Forum was presentation of the annual AVMA award
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Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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Animal welfare regulations: a rough crossing from Europe to US
Animal welfare regulations: a rough crossing from Europe to US Wes Jamison, PhD, talks with attendees. …
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Veterinary schools, colleges cited for noncompliance with Animal Welfare Act
Veterinary schools, colleges cited for noncompliance with Animal Welfare Act Most violations are of a clerical…
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New AVMA president calls for leadership in animal welfare
posted August 15, 2004 Association can no longer afford not to lead, Beaver says If veterinarians are to…
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Welfare of equids ever-evolving
Welfare of equids ever-evolving If all horses could talk like the famous Mister Ed, their caregivers would not have…
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Beef up your knowledge of bovine welfare
Speakers at the 2000 AVMA Animal Welfare Forum promise to hit the mark on the topic of bovine welfare.
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Welfare statements reflect signs of times
Several AVMA statements on animal welfare received facelifts during the board meeting.
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Promoting swine welfare
The National Pork Board is promoting the Swine Welfare Assurance Program as an assessment tool for producers and veterinarians
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APHIS to define animal pain, distress
The USDA-APHIS is considering several changes to the Animal Welfare regulations to promote the humane treatment of live animals
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AVMA welfare positions evolve - June 1, 2004
AVMA welfare positions evolve New position on tail docking of cattle amended, other positions adopted On…
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Speakers tackle controversy surrounding swine welfare assessments
Veterinary assessments and monitoring can be important tools for improving the welfare of swine.
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University denies welfare violation allegations
The university states that there are inaccuracies and redundancies in the complaint, and disagrees with most of the allegations.
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Swine welfare statement clarifies AASV philosophy
For several months, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians has been crafting its first position statement
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Animal auditor organization formed
On July 24, the board of directors of the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization Inc. met in St. Louis
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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
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Animal fighting legislation gets boost
The AVMA will increase efforts to promote the passage of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 1532/S. 736).
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Decision to form animal pain, distress panel postponed
A decision to establish a panel on assessing and alleviating animal pain and distress has been postponed
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2005 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health