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Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has incorporated a canine aggression assessment tool
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools
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'Selecting A Pet Rodent' brochure available from AVMA
The AVMA has released a fourth title in its series of brochures to help consumers make wise choices when selecting a pet.
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Grant supports new LSU companion animal program
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine received an $800,000 grant from the Humane Society of the
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Assemblies
posted August 15, 2007 California VMA Event: Annual Pacific Veterinary Conference, June 21-24, AnaheimAwards: Distinguished…
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Horse genome sequence complete
The first draft of the horse genome sequence was recently completed and deposited in public databases for use by biomedical
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Patterson-Kane joins AVMA Animal Welfare Division
Emily Patterson-Kane, PhD, has accepted the position of animal welfare scientist in the AVMA Animal Welfare Division.
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Morris Animal Foundation to fund $4.6 million in studies
The Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding more than $4.6 million in animal health studies for 2008 and providing
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Brothers sentenced to 10 years for killing puppy
Two brothers who pleaded guilty to baking a puppy to death in a gas oven were each sentenced to 10 years in prison this
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New building to advance study of tuberculosis in cattle, wildlife
Two veterinarians who study tuberculosis can't wait to move their research into the new high-containment large animal facility
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Congressional hearing examines welfare of farm animals
Several veterinarians were among a dozen witnesses who testified before the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry about improving the welfare…
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Disease management takes center stage at USAHA
Diseases that have a substantial economic impact were the focus of the 2007 joint scientific session of the U.S. Animal Health
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Getting beyond surgical contraception
Surgical sterilization has long been considered the gold standard for managing dog and cat populations in the United States.
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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Affiliated groups meet in D.C.
Forty allied or other veterinary-related organizations and several alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year
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Crowning achievements
The AVMA celebrated 16 individuals, including 15 member veterinarians, during the Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
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Board approves recommendations with teeth
The AVMA Executive Board signed on to a project with The Blue Dog Trust to instruct the most common victims—young