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Campaign to eradicate pseudorabies continues
The government is extending its campaign to eradicate pseudorabies in the United States
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Laboratories terminated, but lessons learned
At veterinary colleges, such laboratories have come under increasing attention this past year.
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Efforts under way to replenish supplies of euthanasia solution
In late March the AVMA became aware of a shortage of euthanasia solution from members encountering difficulty obtaining it.
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Exotic ticks targeted in tortoise importation
The USDA has prohibited, until further notice, the importation of
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Welfare statements reflect signs of times
Several AVMA statements on animal welfare received facelifts during the board meeting.
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Pet health insurance: what veterinarians should know
The option of a third party paying for a portion of a pet's annual vaccinations or
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Efforts to keep cisapride available meet dead end
Regulatory restrictions have prevented the AVMA from keeping open the channels of veterinary access to a human drug
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Euthanasia solution reentering market
Phone calls made May 30 by AVMA staff to a number of suppliers of dosage form euthanasia solution revealed that the product has been trickling in…
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Dissents over review process for euthansia report; board revisits issue
The Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia has been called the gold standard, the resource consulted not only by the veterinary profession but also by
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Treasurer Peddie: dues increase needed in 2002 for AVMA to continue progressively
In an extensive analysis of the AVMA's financial status, Dr. James F. Peddie, AVMA treasurer, reported July 20 to the
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Pawspice an option for pets facing the end
By the time a client's pet has grown old, the human-animal bond has increased proportionately to reflect the years of caring and companionship.
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Students deliberate, socialize at AVMA convention
Students deliberate, socialize at AVMA convention Throughout the year, Student AVMA delegates address many student issues
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Clients can find a pet on the Net
Clients can find a pet on the Net Animal shelters are literally overflowing with homeless companion animals.
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Delegates discuss issues important to AVMA, profession
Delegates discuss issues important to AVMA, profession
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AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions - April 15, 2001
AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions The American Association of Swine Veterinarians imparted
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AVMA positions address animal welfare concerns
AVMA positions address animal welfare concerns The Executive Board approved two new position statements, revised…
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Washington State professor gets an education in Nepal
Washington State professor gets an education in Nepal Earlier this year, Dr. Mushtaq A. Memon, associate…
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Beaver elected Executive Board chair, Samuels vice chair
Beaver elected Executive Board chair, Samuels vice chair
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Euthanatized animals can poison wildlife: Veterinarians receive fines
In 1999, a veterinarian and a rancher in Colorado were dismayed to find that they had accidentally killed five golden eagles and two bald eagles.
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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Slaughter of horses for human food would be banned by legislation
A bill under consideration in Congress would prohibit slaughtering horses in the United States for human consumption
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AASV meeting encourages members to exceed expectations
Posted on April 15, 2002 With various welfare groups stirring up trouble for the swine industry, Congress trying to limit antimicrobial use in…
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Avian influenza strikes Virginia poultry farms
Poultry farms in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley are in the grip of an avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of more
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Promoting animal welfare amidst conflict
Posted on July 1, 2002 In early March, Dr. Inayat H. Kathio took a leave of absence from his Pittston, Pa., clinic to travel to Israel at a time…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine