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AAHA updates guidelines on canine vaccination
The American Animal Hospital Association has updated its 2006 guidelines on canine vaccination to reflect available vaccines and new information.
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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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$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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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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Honoring the Dogs of 9/11
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the search-and-rescue dogs, guided by their handlers across a ruined backdrop, were a snapshots of hope amid so…
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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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A tribute to all the heroes of 9/11
The canine and human members of the detection dog teams that responded to the 9/11 attacks and the veterinary professionals who cared for the dogs…
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New specialty college issues certification requirements, sets exam date
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is accepting applications for board certification in canine and equine sports…
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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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Dental scaling now a veterinary procedure in California
Next year, everyone but licensed veterinary professionals will be forbidden from using dental scalers to clean pets' teeth in California
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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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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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AVMA seeks award nominations
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for their 2012 awards to recognize individuals who have made key…
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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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AAHA offers webcast on preventive care guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association is offering a webcast about the new AAHA-AVMA guidelines on preventive care for dogs and cats.
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University of Minnesota launches Animal Trauma Center
The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center announced in March that it has launched its Animal Trauma Center,
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Research initiatives focus on animal health, human-animal bond
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is one of the organizations developing an Animal Health Network to fund research on
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Conditional approval guidance available
Since issuing the first conditional approval of a canine-use pharmaceutical, the Food and Drug Administration has drafted guidance for veterinarians…
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Banfield reports on state of pet health
Dental disease is the most common condition among dogs and cats examined at small animal practices across the United States. Otitis externa is also a…
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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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Vet, human medicine start regenerative medicine venture
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine announced Jan. 20 the formation of the Center for Veterinary Regenerative Medicine.
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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