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AVMA updates backgrounder on canine influenza
Correction: The original version of this article inaccurately stated that canine influenza may become endemic in Lexington, Ky. posted…
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
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Golden Retriever Foundation donates to canine cancer campaign
The Golden Retriever Foundation has pledged $500,000 over a five-year period to the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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Morris funds research on canine influenza, other animal health issues
Morris Animal Foundation will fund research on canine influenza and many other animal health issues in 2010, with support for
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Pet insurance company donates $1 million to MAF campaign
Pets Best Insurance has pledged $1 million to the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign.
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American Kennel Club forms health and welfare panel
The American Kennel Club recently formed the AKC Canine Health and Welfare Advisory Panel, primarily to address issues of
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Poster promotes campaign to cure cancer in dogs
Veterinarians can now order a poster to help educate their clients about the risk of cancer in dogs and to promote the Morris Animal Foundation's…
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Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has incorporated a canine aggression assessment tool
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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British Columbia VMA faces discrimination allegations
The British Columbia VMA is in mediation to resolve lawsuits arising from allegations that it discriminated against a group
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Study finds pet owners who smoke will try to quit for animals' health
About 28 percent of pet owners who smoke would try to quit if they knew that secondhand smoke endangered their pets
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Ongoing recall investigation unraveling the facts
Months after the recalls of pet food began, developments continued to unfold in response to the adulteration of ingredients from China.
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Fighting cancer in dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer, according to the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Industry initiative
Animal health company Intervet Inc. will donate one dose of rabies vaccine for dogs to the Afya Serengeti project for every dose
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Morris Animal Foundation, AVMF fund influenza research
The Morris Animal Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation have partnered to fund research to help prevent
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Client guide explains how to reduce health risks of dogs socializing
The AVMA has released a reference guide to educate dog owners about the health risks of dogs socializing.
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AAEP Foundation identifies equine research needs
The musculoskeletal system, laminitis, and horse-side laboratory tests are areas where equine veterinarians want to see more
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The search is on
Nominations are invited for the 2010 veterinary achievement awards offered by the AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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MAF receives more funding for cancer campaign
PetScreen, a U.K.-based company providing screening for cancer and other diseases in pets, has made a donation
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Morris Animal Foundation to fund $4.6 million in studies
The Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding more than $4.6 million in animal health studies for 2008 and providing
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Pet rehab becoming mainstream practice
With animal rehabilitation services becoming increasingly commonplace, more and more clients are recognizing that physical therapy is not just for…
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Incentive created for veterinarians switching to research
A new fellowship program partners nonprofits, industry, and academia to provide veterinarians a way to pursue a career in research.