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List narrows for possible homes for research facility
The Department of Homeland Security recently identified several potential sites for the government's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
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Animal facilities need to plan for disasters
A heart-wrenching video of animal rescue after Hurricane Katrina brought home the message of "Disaster Planning for
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Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
The Department of Homeland Security is exploring sites for a proposed new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
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UC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus
The Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility has developed a quick molecular diagnostic assay for detection of canine influenza virus.
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Advising clients about dog parks
Veterinarians should consider talking to their clients about dog parks, according to Dr. Melissa J. Bain, a lecturer
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USDA Web site lists equine disease data
The National Surveillance Unit, part of the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has developed a Web site that…
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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…
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Contaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs
Dozens of dogs have died or become ill after eating products from Diamond Pet Foods contaminated with aflatoxin
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Ohio State retires chimpanzees
The Ohio State University is closing its Primate Research Center and retiring the chimpanzees to an animal refuge in Texas.
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Iowa State breaks ground on hospital
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently broke ground on the Dr. W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd
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College News
Oregon State University has named George R. Holdren, PhD, to be interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Diamond Pet Foods narrows recall after aflatoxin tests
Diamond Pet Foods has narrowed down the list of its products affected by aflatoxin contamination, which has been believed to
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Kentucky Equine Humane Center established
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center was recently formed in Lexington, Ky., and will serve as a shelter and adoption service for
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Congress holds hearings on horse slaughter ban
Supporters and opponents of a proposed ban on slaughtering horses for human consumption gathered on Capitol Hill in late July for a round of hearings…
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CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus
Three deaths linked to a rodent borne virus have the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention working to raise awareness about the zoonotic threat.
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NAVTA donates to hurricane relief
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America executive board donated $10,000 to the Spirit of Veterinary Medicine Hurricane Animal…
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Positions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised
The AVMA Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Committee on Environmental Issues.
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USDA amends order on viral hemorrhagic septicemia
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Nov. 14 modified an emergency order that
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Livestock deaths lead to injunction against feed company
The death of livestock that ate feed from Cooperative Agricultural Services Inc. has led to an injunction against the company.
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Accolades
Janice C. Hayes has become the new executive director of the Georgia VMA. She succeeded Beth Monte this
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USDA expands plan for low-pathogenic avian influenza
The Department of Agriculture will be expanding the National Poultry Improvement Plan to prevent the spread of diseases
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USDA celebrates 100 years of food safety
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recently celebrated 100 years of protecting consumers by commemorating the…