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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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Students assessed on their animal welfare knowledge
The 13th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 23-24, 2013.
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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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Register now for AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
Registration for the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium opened Aug. 15.
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World Veterinary Day to focus on animal welfare
On April 26, World Veterinary Day 2014 will highlight the role of veterinarians in animal welfare.
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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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Hub offers resources, continues conversation on animal welfare
The AVMA launched a comprehensive Web hub on animal welfare April 26 in celebration of World Veterinary Day 2014
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Croney chosen to head Purdue animal welfare center
Candace Croney, PhD, began overseeing the university’s new Center for Animal Welfare Science this February when it opened.
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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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At odds over welfare
AASV leaders expressed frustration about what they perceive as a growing rift with the AVMA over animal welfare issues.
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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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Share input on welfare practices in global veterinary education
A survey is being implemented to gather input on proposed voluntary standards for applying animal welfare principles
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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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Horse tripping a new welfare concern
The AVMA has come out against the practice of horse tripping, which involves roping the front or hind legs of a galloping horse while on foot or…
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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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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
39th World Small Animal Veterinary Congress, Sept. 16-19, Cape Town, South Africa
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Speakers sought for AVMA’s ‘Humane endings’ symposium
The AVMA is inviting researchers to submit abstracts for consideration as presentations or posters at the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
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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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Restricting ownership of wild animals
Ohio residents have received or sought permits to continue owning about 300 primates