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Postmortem given on equine piroplasmosis
American Association of Equine Practitioners members have played a critical role in the detection of clinical cases of equine
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Equine dentistry could become international veterinary specialty
An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…
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Pfizer opens equine research center
Pfizer Animal Health has opened a research farm solely dedicated to horse health.
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TAMU Equine Initiative receives $2.5 million grant
Equine research and teaching at Texas A&M University got a boost this summer thanks to a $2.5 million challenge grant.
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Lay equine dentists now regulated in Texas
After several years of debate about who can perform dental work on Texas horses (see JAVMA, March 15, 2011, page 673), a resolution
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A modern-day cowboy
Like many young boys growing up when the Lone Ranger was on television, Dr. William A. Moyer said he wanted nothing more than to be a cowboy and carry…
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Merial launches outbreak alert program
An animal health company has developed an alert system to notify registered users about reports of equine disease throughout the country.
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Colorado lab devastated by fire
Fire heavily damaged parts of the Colorado State University's Equine Reproduction Laboratory in late June.
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Spread of EHV-1 prompts quick response
An outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 in the western U.S. and Canada has put public health officials and horse owners on alert this spring.
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Guidelines created for performance horse treatment
Most equine veterinarians, at least those who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members, work with nonracing performance horses during…
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Rate decreases for liability insurance premiums planned for 2012
Some veterinarians could save hundreds of dollars on their professional liability insurance premiums next year.
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Horse (veterinarian) roundup
The world's largest educational meeting for equine veterinarians drew 5,504 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, exhibitors, and guests,…
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From the racetrack to retirement
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed guidelines to help veterinarians and adoption groups successfully transition retired…
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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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An unwanted battle
Veterinarians have a responsibility to make sure good decisions are made on animal welfare, and they should be a focal point on these kinds of issues,…
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Clinical practitioners keep abreast of research
American Association of Equine Practitioners members who came Dec. 4-8 to Baltimore to learn about the latest clinical research and medical…
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Mizzou's diagnostic lab purchased
A veterinary diagnostic testing corporation bought the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Animal Diagnostic and Investigative
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Salmonella outbreaks connected with ducklings, chicks
About 70 illnesses have been reported in connection with two Salmonella outbreaks associated with chicks and ducklings, federal
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Australian teacher and innovator
Dr. Douglas C. Blood wrote pivotal text, re-established veterinary school
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Colorado professor takes over as NC State dean
Dr. D. Paul Lunn will become dean of the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine effective Feb. 15, 2012.
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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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Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes
State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation
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Veterinary editors added to AVMA publications staff
Drs. Christopher R. Byron and Roxanne B. Pillars joined the AVMA Publications Division staff in September as assistant editors for the JAVMA and AJVR.
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Schmidt returns to board, this time as treasurer
Executive Board members elected Dr. Barbara A. Schmidt from among six candidates vying to succeed Dr. Bret D. Marsh of Indianapolis as AVMA treasurer.