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Pet Care Trust encourages expanded interest in companion animal species
The Pet Care Trust Foundation promotes public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion animals.
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USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats
USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats
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EPA stops sale of unregistered flea products
EPA stops sale of unregistered flea products
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Tortoises on the move again
NEWS UPDATES from previous issues Tortoises on the move again Earlier this year, the USDA invoked a ban on…
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Veterinarian presses on despite rumors of terrorist ties
Dr. Inayat H. Kathio has been recognized for his contributions to animal welfare
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Liaison to aquaculture task force approved
The AVMA has established a liaison to the National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force of the Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture.
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The rationale for ridding U.S. of scrapie
Posted on April 15, 2002 Scrapie is uncommon in the United States. The disease has been diagnosed in only about 1,600 sheep and goats since it…
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International swine experts discuss health, management, consumer issues at congress
The 17th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress was held June 2-5 in Ames, Iowa.
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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Human, animal cases of West Nile continue to climb
Every week, health officials learn something new about the West Nile virus that exploded across the United States
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National emergency response plan addresses large-scale livestock disease outbreaks
The latest version of the National Animal Health Emergency Response Plan for an Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease is circulating
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AVMA names Fowler as Animal Welfare Award winner
Dr. Murray Fowler was named as the recipient of the 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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Emergency declared: exotic Newcastle disease found in commercial poultry farms -
Posted on February 1, 2003 Infectious avian virus threatens California's $3 billion poultry industry At press time in January, an outbreak of…
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Wood chippers not to be used to euthanatize poultry, AVMA says
Use of wood chippers has not been endorsed by the AVMA as an acceptable means of euthanasia for poultry.
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International movement of exotic wildlife
The Executive Board has approved the expansion of a policy statement to include the international movement of wildlife.
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Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings - January 1, 2004
Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings The Executive Board approved AVMA
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AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats
AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats The AVMA has approved a position statement that says the Association
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Guidance provided for swine tail docking, identification, and castration
The AVMA position statement on Tail docking, identification, and castration of swine has been amended
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AVMA welfare positions evolve - June 1, 2004
AVMA welfare positions evolve New position on tail docking of cattle amended, other positions adopted On…
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Animal fighting legislation gets boost
The AVMA will increase efforts to promote the passage of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 1532/S. 736).
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Some take-home messages from Fort Worth
Animal welfare was accorded a prominent place on the AABP program.
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Senators approve animal fighting bill
Congress is once again trying to strengthen restrictions on animal fighting. In April, the Senate unanimously passed the Animal
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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AVMA board expedites animal welfare advisory group
Board members green-lighted a plan for immediate implementation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee during a special meeting held prior to the…