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Law sends dogs, cats used in higher education on to rescues
Facilities that receive public money can offer dogs and cats used in science on to a rescue organization as an alternative to euthanasia.
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Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
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Animal shelter to be built on LSU campus
An animal shelter organization breaks ground in September on a new facility on Louisiana State University’s campus in Baton Rouge.
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Health and safety policies for therapy animal visits vary widely
A survey of U.S. hospitals, elder care facilities, and therapy animal organizations revealed their health and safety policies for therapy animal…
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AAHA issues guidelines on infection control
Hospital-acquired infections are an ongoing battle for health care facilities in both human and veterinary medicine.
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Avian-type influenza sickens cats, veterinarian
An avian-type influenza virus had infected 386 cats at a temporary quarantine facility for cats from Animal Care Centers of New York City shelters as…
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Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
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Improving the safety of pet food
Several organizations are working on preventive measures for manufacturers to increase the safety of pet food.
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Auburn dedicates new small animal teaching hospital
Auburn University dedicated the new Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the College of Veterinary Medicine
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Purdue dedicates equine specialty hospital
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine held a dedication ceremony April 25 to celebrate the opening of the Centaur Equine Specialty…
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Tularemia outbreak identified in pet prairie dogs
Investigators at the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an outbreak of tularemia, a zoonotic disease
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Group offers certification for manufacturers of pet food
The American Feed Industry Association announced in late January that it has developed a voluntary third-party certification program for manufacturers…
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USDA to close inspection loophole
Large-scale breeders who sell animals over the Internet may soon be subject to federal animal welfare standards.
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Summit, policy outline veterinary role in offshore aquaculture
The veterinary community has an opportunity to facilitate the safe development of offshore U.S. aquaculture, according to a new report about a recent…
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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Do manatees hold the key to understanding papillomaviruses?
Veterinarians team up with physicians to study emergent papillomaviruses in manatees
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Embattled National Zoo director calls it quits after critical report
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association seemed to soften the blow of the NAS report by reaccrediting the National Zoo for five-years.
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Brookfield Zoo invests in imaging with full-time radiologist
Brookfield Zoo is the only zoo in the United States to have a full-time, board-certified veterinary radiologist.
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Captive elephant welfare study under way
A three-year, first-of-its-kind study commenced in December for the purpose of producing data that will be used to determine best practices in zoo…
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Cities banning retail sale of dogs, cats
A small but growing number of cities are banning the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores.
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Handle with care
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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Model dog and cat control ordinance
The AVMA's Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance is a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing animal control…
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Some insight into pet food recalls
Dr. Karyn Bischoff, a diagnostic toxicologist, isn't sure how it happened, but she has been at the center of several pet food recalls in the past few…