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Allender and Lamkin win $10K research award
Mazuri, an exotic animal food company, this July announced it had awarded a $10,000 research grant to Dr. Matt Allender, director of the Wildlife…
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AVMA definitions of antimicrobial use for treatment, control, and prevention
AVMA provides definitions for treatment, prevention, and control in the context of antimicrobial use in individual animals or populations of animals.
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AVMA presents 2019 Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the 2019 AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 24-27 at…
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Egg study grades layer industry
TAKE NOTICE Egg study grades layer industry The USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System released data …
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Five chosen for councils, committee
The AVMA House of Delegates elected four council members in January 2017, while the AVMA Board of Directors appointed one committee
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The ProHeart debate
In January, the Food and Drug Administration's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee and consultants heard presentations
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NAHMS to study swine diseases
Randomly selected pork producers will be contacted via mail by the
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Drug resistance monitoring to be adapted by 2015
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance could expand in areas involving humans and animals as authorities with the
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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11th edition of Merck manual to be published in July
Merck & Co. will publish the 11th edition of The Merck Veterinary Manual in July.
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AKC foundation awards grants to study epilepsy, reproductive diseases
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has awarded four grants to study epilepsy in dogs and two grants to study reproductive diseases in…
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Racing to save humans through animal research
Veterinary researchers are improving our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, interspecies transmission, and a host of other public and animal…
Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents
The Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents advises the Board of Directors in promoting interest in the efficacy and proper use of biologic and…
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AAV gives grants for research on companion, wild birds
The Association of Avian Veterinarians has provided over $560,000 in funding for avian health research since 1982.
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The votes are in
In Denver, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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ProHeart 6 available with fewer restrictions
ProHeart 6, an injectable drug that provides six months of heartworm prevention in dogs, has become available with fewer restrictions on its…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials
Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.
Committee on Antimicrobials
The Committee on Antimicrobials supports AVMA’s strategy to allow the veterinary profession to effectively share robust and comprehensive…
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AAEP updates parasite control guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recently released an updated version of its equine parasite control guidelines.
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Practitioners weigh in on vaccine issues
It was practitioners' turn to have their say about companion animal vaccine issues at a workshop designed to
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UK study finds disconnect in diagnosis, treatment of canine epilepsy
A study by the University of London Royal Veterinary College revealed a significant difference between how primary care veterinarians in the United…
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Study looks at which method proves best to restrain cats
A study looking at cat welfare during handling found that a commonly used method may not be the most optimal.
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AVMA recognizes Granger for public service
Dr. Larry M. Granger accepted the AVMA Public Service Award at a reception Aug. 1 following the AVMA Global Health Summit at AVMA Convention 2022 in…
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Campylobacter outbreak linked to contact with puppies
Health officials have linked a multistate outbreak of human Campylobacter infections to puppies sold through Petland, a national chain of pet stores
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Health and safety policies for therapy animal visits vary widely
A survey of U.S. hospitals, elder care facilities, and therapy animal organizations revealed their health and safety policies for therapy animal…