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Pet Care Trust encourages expanded interest in companion animal species
The Pet Care Trust Foundation promotes public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion animals.
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Veterinarians: a missing LINK
As awareness of human and animal abuse grows, many in the health care and animal welfare communities are seeking ways to help practitioners respond.
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AVMA does the right thing by promoting youth outreach
AVMA does the right thing by promoting youth outreach One way to invest in the future is to
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Friends for Life: National Pet Week 2000
Celebrate the year 2000 and the 20th anniversary of National Pet Week this May
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Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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Disaster conference gives animal issues a seat at the table
One way to learn and improve on the process of disaster management is to combine the resources and experiences of those who have experienced disasters…
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New Jersey veterinarian acquitted of cruelty conviction
Saying that the prosecution's main witness was biased and not credible, a New Jersey Superior Court judge in April acquitted a veterinarian convicted…
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Hatch highlights AVMA PAC luncheon
Senator praises veterinarians' dedication, supports increasing research funding Utah Sen Orrin G. Hatch entertained and educated a
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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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New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards
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Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense
Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense "Milking the Golden Cow-Her Comfort" was…
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Risk assessment provides insights into antibiotic resistance
A new risk assessment model that can assist policy makers in the effort to recognize and ultimately mitigate factors affecting foodborne illnesses was…
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Europe anxious over foot-and-mouth epizootic in UK
Europe anxious over foot-and-mouth epizootic in UK Europe's farmers are bracing for a potential epizootic of foot-and-mouth disease as an alarming
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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 maintains support for minor use, minor species bill
Executive Board coverage AVMA maintains support for minor use, minor species bill The AVMA has…
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AVMA positions address animal welfare concerns
AVMA positions address animal welfare concerns The Executive Board approved two new position statements, revised…
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Humane community comes to aid of companion animals
National humane organizations immediately came through with offers of assistance to local authorities.
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Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels for animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels…
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Liaison to aquaculture task force approved
The AVMA has established a liaison to the National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force of the Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture.
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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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Veterinary, equine community dispel accusations against the pregnant mare urine industry
The two sides of the pregnant mare urine debate, at face value, appear to be horse lovers versus a pharmaceutical company.
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Are you ready for producers' questions about the scrapie program?
Posted on April 15, 2002 Veterinarians are central to the success of the accelerated scrapie eradication program launched by the Department of …