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USDA shows off a facility for research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture dedicated a high-containment large animal facility in Ames that combines several research buildings.
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New building to advance study of tuberculosis in cattle, wildlife
Two veterinarians who study tuberculosis can't wait to move their research into the new high-containment large animal facility
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Horse inspections for a fee not allowed, court says
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia filed an opinion to block the Department of Agriculture
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Homeland Security appoints two-year director for Plum Island
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Dr. Lawrence Barrett to serve for two years as director of the Plum Island
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Horse slaughter for human consumption banned in Illinois
On May 24, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed legislation that bans the slaughter of horses in Illinois for human
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AVMA adds to the 110th Congress legislative agenda
The Executive Board acted on the Legislative Advisory Committee's recommendations pertaining to 21 pieces of federal legislation.
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Veterinarians repair animal shelter near New Orleans
Volunteers were attendees at Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium
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Court says horse slaughter illegal in Texas
On Jan. 19, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that slaughtering horses for human consumption is
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College news
posted August 15, 2007 University of Missouri names new dean The University of Missouri-Columbia has appointed Dr. Neil Olson as…
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Changes proposed to horse transportation rules
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to close a loophole in its
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The Veterinary Homeland Security Certificate Program, a graduate-level, distance-learning program at Purdue University, has gained
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Investigation of FMD outbreak focuses on research complex
As Britain's latest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak appeared under control and nowhere near as devastating as the last
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Out of Rockville and Laurel
Certain Collies and other breeds of herding dogs as well as hounds are sensitive to the avermectin class of drugs. In fact, ivermectin-sensitive…
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CDC shuts down some research at Texas A&M
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently ordered researchers at Texas A&M University to suspend work with
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Responsible horse ownership resources available
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has made available educational material aimed at solving the unwanted horse problem.
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USDA initiates cost-benefit analysis of animal identification system
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has selected Kansas State University to lead a
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Call for human-animal bond research proposals
The American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians and WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, a pet care and nutrition
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Cornell University has named Dr. Michael I. Kotlikoff as dean of the university's College of Veterinary Medicine
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Upgraded OIE animal health database available
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has launched the World Animal Health Information Database
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Auburn, Colorado State veterinary colleges turn 100
Faculty, alumni mark the occasion by taking a look at the past and present posted July 15, 2007 Veterinary colleges at two…
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Grant supports new LSU companion animal program
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine received an $800,000 grant from the Humane Society of the
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Funding will help prevent fish disease from spreading to aquaculture
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is making $1.5 million in contingency funds