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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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AAHA releases new guidelines on canine vaccination
The American Animal Hospital Association announced Sept. 5 that it has released new guidelines on canine vaccination.
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AKC Canine Health Foundation honors Breitschwerdt
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced Aug. 8 that Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt, a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at…
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Eliminate xylitol from canine prescriptions
Veterinarians, pharmacists and pet owners all have a role Though xylitol is a natural sweetener found in a wide variety of products intended for human…
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Foundation announces grants for canine, feline health research
Morris Animal Foundation announced nine newly funded studies to improve canine health and five to improve feline health.
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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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Company takes canine cancer drug off market to study dosing
Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB has taken a canine cancer drug, Paccal Vet, or paclitaxel for injection, off the market to study lowering the
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FDA conditionally approves drug for treating lymphoma in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration announced Jan. 3 that it has conditionally approved Tanovea-CA1, or rabacfosadine, as the first animal drug to treat…
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Elanco buys Boehringer animal health portfolio for $885M
Elanco U.S. Inc., a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, announced this past October an agreement to acquire Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.’s…
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AAFP takes strong position against declawing, offers resources
The American Association of Feline Practitioners announced Sept. 6 that it has revised its 2015 position statement on declawing to strongly oppose…
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$4.8M grant funds work on vaccine for coccidioidomycosis
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $4.8 million grant to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson to fund work on
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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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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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American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists welcomed five new diplomates following the board certification examination in Raleigh, North…
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AVMF seeks nominations for AKC research, career awards
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation welcomes nominations for two American Kennel Club awards
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VIN Foundation launches Student Debt Center
The VIN Foundation announced Feb. 7 the launch of its Student Debt Center, a resource for all things related to educational debt, in particular,…
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 20 new diplomates and recognized two dual-certified diplomates following the board…
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Study finds service dogs contribute to owners’ emotional well-being
In addition to the physical benefits that service dogs provide to owners, the dogs also contribute to owners’ emotional and psychosocial well-being,…
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Breed discrimination bites homeowners
Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans
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Dog monitor taken off the market
A wearable electronic device intended for use on dogs is no longer available, as enrollment in its veterinary monitoring program was slower
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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2015
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2015.
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Monitoring antimicrobial susceptibility of animal pathogens
For the past two years, researchers have been collecting bacterial isolates from animal species in various states.
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking