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New method yields a glimpse at canine genome
Researchers have produced a rough draft of the canine genome sequence
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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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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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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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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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Influenza research studies make progress
Dr. Cynda Crawford, a veterinary immunologist at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has identified
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Heartworm survey responses encouraged
The American Heartworm Society is conducting a heartworm incidence survey to record canine heartworm disease cases
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Influenza continues to affect dogs
posted August 15, 2008 An outbreak of canine influenza in dogs in a Chicago…
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American Kennel Club funding research on bloat
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has launched a research initiative with the aim of better defining and
Circovirus in Dogs FAQ
This page answers pet owners' common questions about the recently discovered canine circovirus and its possible role in disease in dogs.
Circovirus Infections in Dogs: Guidance for Veterinarians
This page provides veterinarians with updates on the status of the newly discovered circovirus in dogs.
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Investigation follows dog illnesses, deaths in Ohio
An unidentified disease may have sickened dozens of dogs, killing three, in two areas of Ohio.
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Eliminating dog-transmitted rabies
Global health organizations hope to eliminate rabies transmission from dogs to humans in the Americas within the next two years.
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Taking on cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats—particularly now that more pets are living long enough to develop the disease.