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Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dogs has updated its dog importation requirements in an effort to protect public and animal health…
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US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
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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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In Short - Jan. 15, 2022
Cornell receives $30 million toward its Canine Health Center and a survey delves into veterinarians' understanding and practice of oncology around the…
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Training a new generation of detection dogs
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center will breed and train search-and-rescue and other types of detection dogs while researching the components necessary…
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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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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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AVMA Answers
Why did the AVMA collaborate with Heifer International to raise $1 million for victims of the 2004 tsunami?
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Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program in homeland security
Veterinarians involved in emergency response can earn a graduate certificate from Purdue University.
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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VMATs aid rescue efforts in New York City
Soon after the attack, the Federal Emergency Management Agency dispatched VMAT-1, one of four regionally based teams, to provide medical care
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
45th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, held virtually, March 21-24
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'A war zone'
'A war zone'Veterinarians, veterinary technicians assist during national tragedySept. 21When terrorists crashed
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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, beginning…
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World Rabies Day: ‘All for 1, One Health for All’
The theme of the 17th annual World Rabies Day, “All for 1, One Health for All,” highlights the need for collaboration and strengthening health systems…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has updated its Global Vaccination Guidelines, which became available online April 8. The updated…
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In Short
Disease response funding, federal laboratory approvals, and heart disease screenings
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Search-and-rescue dogs show no signs of cancer
Twelve search-and-rescue dogs involved in the recovery missions after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center
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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says
An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
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Massachusetts VMA – October 28, 2023
The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on October 28, 2023, in Cape…