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FDA extends comment period on unapproved animal drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is extending until April 19 the deadline for submitting comments on strategies to address categories of animal drug…
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Miller joins AVMA Washington office
In February Dr. Whitney Lee Miller joined the AVMA as an assistant director in the Governmental Relations Division.
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Research, recognition, and relationships
Studies discussed, partnerships solidified at NAVC
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Government unveils new strategy for managing mustang populations
Fewer wild horses will be removed from public lands over the next two years while the number of mares receiving anti-fertility treatment will increase…
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Foot-and-mouth disease taking toll in Koreas
South Korea has culled millions of livestock and is vaccinating millions more to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, while North Korea also is…
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World community ready to aid Japan's animal relief efforts
At press time in late March, the international community awaited word on how they could support animal rescue and relief efforts in Japan following…
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Tax on veterinary services dropped from Georgia bill
A tax on veterinary services for pets has been dropped from legislation in the Georgia General Assembly.
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Measuring and applying welfare
Dr. Sarah Probst Miller teaches farm employees how to improve their interactions with pigs, and says that her teaching philosophy is guided by the…
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Helfat wins AVMA Executive Board election
This April Dr. Mark P. Helfat of Lumberton, N.J., was declared winner of the election for District II representative on the AVMA Executive Board.
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A 'model' of curriculum integration
About five years ago, the entire faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine met to draft an educational plan that would include the key…
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Research in motion
The bat, illuminated by the student's headlamp, yielded to her light yet firm grip. It had already been weighed, had had its forearm and tibia…
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AVMA president-elect candidates make their case
On July 15, the AVMA House of Delegates will choose between Dr. Douglas G. Aspros of Pound Ridge, N.Y., and Dr. Gary S. Brown of Princeton, W.Va., as…
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.
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Veterinary conference draws 15,000
The 83rd Annual Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, set a conference attendance record by drawing nearly 15,000 attendees,…
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Britain's first woman veterinarian
Apart from overcoming barriers of tradition and sexism to go down in history as Britain's first woman veterinarian, Dr. Aleen Cust was, by all…
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Expert panel to address radiologic impact on animals near Japan nuclear plant
The International Fund for Animal Welfare in April announced a team of radiation and animal rescue experts had been assembled to develop a
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Organizations encouraged to apply for AVMF grants
State organizations looking to enhance their disaster preparedness and response efforts are encouraged to apply for grants from the American…
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.