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AVMA opposes USDA-APHIS vaccine amendment
The AVMA Executive Board narrowly approved a recommendation opposing a government-initiated proposal
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Pet dental care to be highlighted in February
During February - National Pet Dental Health Month, veterinarians are encouraged to make an extra effort to educate their clients and community
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State agriculture initiative a multimillion-dollar boon for college
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine was awarded $18 million for a new teaching and research facility.
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New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
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Baker Institute celebrates golden anniversary
Baker Institute celebrates golden anniversary DEAN J. MONTI Cornell University's James A. Baker Institute for…
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PPA loss leaves veterinarians looking for alternatives
On Nov 3, the FDA announced a decision to initiate rule making to classify phenylpropanolamine as not generally recognized as
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Vaccination principles pass final checkpoint
Vaccination principles pass final checkpoint
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Researchers hone in on leishmaniasis vaccine
Researchers hone in on leishmaniasis vaccine
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Education and Research Division gains two skilled assistant directors
Education and Research Division gains two skilled assistant directors In October, the AVMA Education and Research
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Pet dental health campaign 2002 continues strong
Since 1995, the AVMA, American Veterinary Dental Society, and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have co-sponsored Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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AAHA study finds millions of pets aren't getting maximum health care
Millions of U.S. pets aren't receiving the best care and treatment available, according to a nationwide study by the AAHA evaluating pet owners'…
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AVMA supports 'Survivors' campaign
The AVMA Executive Board approved sending a letter to the Foundation for Biomedical Research supporting its Survivors public education campaign
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Pfizer merges with Pharmacia
Pfizer Inc. and Pharmacia Corporation combined operations on April 16, after clearing several legal hurdles.
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A reaction to the COBTA vaccine report
Posted on September 1, 2003 Greene supports a personalized approach to vaccination Veterinarians must look beyond the debate over whether to…
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White paper advises partnership to reverse veterinarian shortages
A white paper on meeting the critical needs for veterinarians in population health and public practice has been prepared for publication
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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The vexing vaccine issue
The release of vaccine guidelines for dogs and cats has stirred up controversy in the veterinary profession
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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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Clinics-only Web area a new resource for pet wellness campaign
The National Pet Wellness Month campaign is a clinic-centered educational initiative designed to raise consumer awareness about wellness examinations
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Research targets conditions of older cats and dogs
The medical conditions that afflict aging cats and dogs have been a focus of much research in recent years
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AKC program stresses value of veterinary care
The American Kennel Club in August launched the Veterinary Network Certificate Program, which offers all puppies a complimentary first veterinary
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic