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Practitioner input sought at vaccine workshop
The AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents is hosting a workshop for practitioners during the Association's Annual Convention in
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Baker Institute celebrates golden anniversary
Baker Institute celebrates golden anniversary DEAN J. MONTI Cornell University's James A. Baker Institute for…
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
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Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing guidelines, initiate public awareness campaign
Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing
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Progress made in feline sarcoma research
In the early 1990s, veterinarians became aware that some cats developed sarcomas at the infection sites used to administer vaccines.
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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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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
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Deluge of questions prompts AAFP to develop FIV vaccine brief
The Department of Agriculture licensed the first commercial vaccine for feline immunodeficiency virus
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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Feline leukemia virus threatens endangered panthers
The Florida panther, a subspecies of the mountain lion, is one of the most endangered mammals on earth. A new threat has emerged in the…
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An eye on the future - June 15, 2004
Dr. Feinberg's energies will be directed at veterinary students to educate them about all the AAHA offers.
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Veterinary research needs study begins
The problems with veterinary research are real, the effects far-reaching, and the outlook bleak.
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Researchers probe vaccine-associated feline sarcoma
Vaccine-associated feline sarcomas were first recognized in 1991.
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New online resource addresses accreditation
Why pursue AVMA accreditation of an educational program in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology?
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
If the shelves and cabinets, back rooms, and offices at your veterinary clinic are crammed with unused textbooks, journals
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Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
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Morris Animal Foundation funds $4.3 million in animal health studies
Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding $4.3 million in animal health studies in 2007, up from $4 million
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More veterinary grads investing in their careers with additional training
More and more veterinary graduates are participating in internships and other advanced education programs, according to data compiled by the AVMA.
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Pigs, people, and now, pets
Iowa state officials confirmed Nov. 4 that a 13-year-old indoor cat had the dubious distinction of being the first feline known to have contracted the…
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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Winn Feline Foundation awards grants
The Winn Feline Foundation has awarded grants totaling $183,391 to 16 research projects to improve feline health.
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Economic study estimates costs of feral cat control
Catching and euthanizing feral cats costs billions of dollars more and is less effective at population control than are trap-neuter-and-return…
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AAHA releases guidelines on diabetes treatment
The America Animal Hospital Association has released guidelines for the management of diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs.
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Brachycephalic dogs more likely than others to die during air transport
Brachycephalic dog breeds such as Bulldogs and Pugs represented about half the dogs that died during transport as cargo by U.S.
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25 scholarships handed out by AVMF
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation