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Free eye exams available to service animals
Guide dogs, assistance dogs, detection dogs, and search-and-rescue dogs rely on their eyes in their daily work.
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Approval for animals, use for humans?
Two companies in the U.S. and Canada have developed cattle-use vaccines that could reduce human illnesses from Escherichia coli
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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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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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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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Deep federal spending cuts to animal programs avoided, for now
President Obama signed a $182 billion appropriations package Nov. 18 that provides for animal health and welfare programs,
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Shelter vets aim to raise level of care for millions of animals
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians in December unveiled standards designed to enhance the health and welfare of millions of animals housed at…
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Wildlife center joins international coalition protecting animal and public health
The U.S. Geological Survey in July announced the agency's National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., had been designated by
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Panel offers recommendations to aid animals in Japan's 'no-go' zone
Protocols, procedures for pets, livestock, wildlife contaminated by radiation
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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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Veterinary editors added to AVMA publications staff
Drs. Christopher R. Byron and Roxanne B. Pillars joined the AVMA Publications Division staff in September as assistant editors for the JAVMA and AJVR.
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Tornado relief efforts spill into flood response
Responders in several states rush to aid animals impacted by twin disasters
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Vet tech week gives recognition
Oct. 9-15 will mark this year's National Veterinary Technician Week. Celebrating for one week every year solidifies the yearly commitment every…
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Pushing for better welfare, pathology
Dr. Aline Schunemann de Aluja has fought to improve conditions for animals in Mexico's slaughterhouses and animal markets since she was a veterinary…
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Pasteur's veterinary disciple pioneered the field of bacteriology
Hailed as one of the most distinguished disciples of Louis Pasteur, Dr. Nocard is credited as the first veterinarian in France to apply modern medical…
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FDA reporting numbers of adverse drug experiences
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is now providing information about the numbers of reports it receives regarding…
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Rinderpest eradicated
Global animal health authorities are celebrating the worldwide eradication of the "cattle plague." Rinderpest was responsible for the deaths of…
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Tufts, IFAW sign partnership agreement
Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
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FARAD sees slight drop in FY 2011 funding
President Obama in April signed fiscal year 2011 appropriations legislation allocating $998,000 for the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank.
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Task force presents revised model practice act
A task force has presented a revised version of the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act, although the definition of the veterinarian-patient-client…
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Elevating cat care
The CATalyst Council, in its mission to champion the cat, has been helping make over veterinary clinics as cat-friendly practices and is seeking to…
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From 9/11 to now: Disaster preparedness and response evolves
Sept. 11, 2001. Dr. Barry N. Kellogg sat tensely on his sofa with a packed bag at his side. He had on his AVMA Veterinary Medical
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Data show volume of antimicrobials sold
About 28.7 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use in food-producing animals in 2009, Food and Drug Administration data state.
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Vet, human medicine start regenerative medicine venture
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine announced Jan. 20 the formation of the Center for Veterinary Regenerative Medicine.