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Roundtable to field feline sarcoma questions
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force will convene a roundtable discussion at the American Animal Hospital
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2010.
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Researchers probe vaccine-associated feline sarcoma
Vaccine-associated feline sarcomas were first recognized in 1991.
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Feline health studies funded
Morris Animal Foundation announced in May that the organization's new Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three studies
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc., is accepting
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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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Sarcoma proposals supported
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met in May and reviewed proposals for studies investigating the etiology and treatment of sarcomas
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Industry initiatives
HomeAgain, a subsidiary of Schering-Plough Animal Health, has donated nearly $60,000 to the Winn Feline Foundation—$1 for each
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Sarcoma task force receives funding
Sarcoma task force receives funding The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met March 19, 2000
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AAFP updates guidelines on care of senior cats
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released a new version of its Senior Care Guidelines, available on the AAFP
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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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Online arthritis resource for pet owners
To educate pet owners about arthritis—and ways to prevent and treat it—the Morris Animal Foundation developed a Web site
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CATalyst Council names Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities
posted May 1, 2009 The CATalyst Council has announced the Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities for 2009—with the No. 1 spot going to Tampa,
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Mammal mapping projects to move forward
In the coming months, scientists will begin sequencing the genomes of nine more mammals, including the domestic cat, guinea
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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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Sentient property: a novel animal law proposal
The legal status of companion animals as personal property is antiquated and out of step with society's growing affection for four-legged friends
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AVMF awards scholarships to veterinary students
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation through its
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AAHA unveils new standards for specialty, nontraditional practices
AAHA unveils new standards for specialty, nontraditional practices
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Research award nominations invited
Nominate a deserving AVMA member for exceptional achievements in research.
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Efforts to keep cisapride available meet dead end
Regulatory restrictions have prevented the AVMA from keeping open the channels of veterinary access to a human drug
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The search is on
Nominations are invited for the 2010 veterinary achievement awards offered by the AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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New diplomates
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 34 new diplomates
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Correction - August 1, 2000
Correction The July 15 issue, page 160, reported in error that the Executive Board had in June approved a…