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Canine influenza virus surfaces
An emerging canine respiratory tract disease, known as canine influenza or canine flu, was found in dogs in shelters, boarding facilities, and…
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Mining the canine genome
The identification of canine genes is not only improving the health of dogs, but is also helping researchers identify genes
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AVMA posts canine influenza interim guidelines
In response to the recent identification of canine influenza in dogs, the AVMA has released "Control of Canine
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Bequest to boost canine, equine research at Penn
A $9.8 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to support canine and equine research
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AKC Canine Health Foundation solicits research proposals
The American Kennel Club's Canine Health Foundation seeks pre-proposals for research on canine health. The submission deadline
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Canine influenza virus emerges in Florida
posted October 1, 2005 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted an alert Sept. 20 on an emerging respiratory tract…
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$10 million gift will fund canine genomics research
A multimillion-dollar gift to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will establish a canine genomics program.
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Canine influenza spreads easily, often damages lungs
A recent study found that canine influenza virus spreads easily among dogs and can cause lung damage in many cases.
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AVMA: removing, reducing teeth as treatment for canine aggression inappropriate
The AVMA has adopted a position against removing or reducing healthy canine teeth as a means of treating aggression in dogs.
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Consortium to study cancer in dogs
Two private institutes have created the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium to study cancer in dogs.
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Merial closer to restoring full supply of Immiticide
Merial has found an alternative source for the active ingredient in Immiticide, a treatment for canine heartworm disease
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Immiticide in short supply
Because of limited supplies, veterinarians will have to buy a treatment for canine heartworm disease directly from
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AVMA Answers
Why did the AVMA collaborate with Heifer International to raise $1 million for victims of the 2004 tsunami?
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Bayer wins legal actions against sales policy violators
Bayer HealthCare LLC's Animal Health Division recently won two battles against unauthorized sellers of its Advantage (imidacloprid) topical solution. …
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Racehorse owners bring suit against Wedgewood pharmacy
A group of Thoroughbred racehorse owners recently brought a suit against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy Inc., of Swedesboro, N.J., seeking compensation
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Cavanaugh succeeds Albers as AAHA executive director
The American Animal Hospital Association has named Dr. Michael T. Cavanaugh as its new executive director, effective Jan. 21.
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Sizable financial donations benefit Illinois
Three major gifts to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus totaling more than $2 million will benefit programs at the College of…
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AKC launches resource network for veterinarians
The American Kennel Club's Veterinary Outreach Program has launched the AKC Veterinary Network to offer resources
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2011 veterinary achievement awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for their 2011 awards for veterinarians and some
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Position on free-roaming abandoned and feral cats revised
The AVMA has adopted a revised position addressing the controversy surrounding free-roaming abandoned and feral cats.
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Charities, pets to benefit from awareness campaign
An online survey is giving seven worthy charities, including the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, a chance to win $25,000 to benefit pets.
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Extralabel drug substitution runs afoul of law
Extralabel use of drugs can give veterinarians effective options in treating patients, but there are limitations veterinarians should be aware of when…
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Foundations fund study of cancer in Golden Retrievers
The Golden Retriever Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation have announced a $1 million, three-year study of the two most common cancers
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ACVIM issues blood donor screening statement
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine published a consensus statement to help veterinarians prevent the transfer of