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Cloned lysins could be used as antimicrobials
posted December 19, 2010 Bruce S. Seal, PhD, says enzymes produced by some viruses that infect bacteria could potentially be used to develop…
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Comments invited on NAVMEC draft report
The much-anticipated draft report of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium has been completed, and it is now available for public…
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Veterinary postgraduate program in development
Would create institute aimed at boosting food animal professionals
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AVMA sees measured success in 111th Congress
Legislators introduced and approved a host of veterinary-related legislation and called AVMA representatives to Capitol Hill to offer expert…
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A year for celebration, reflection, & inspiration
National and international veterinary groups are calling 2011 "World Veterinary Year" to honor the creation of the Veterinary School of Lyon
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Vaccine use up since Salmonella outbreak
This summer's nationwide Salmonella outbreak and related egg recall are likely drivers of a recent rise in the use of Salmonella enteritidis vaccines.
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Iowa State fills deanship internally
Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies in Iowa State has been named dean of the college, effective Jan. 15,…
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USDA awards nearly $6 million to veterinarians serving in shortage areas
The Agriculture Department's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Nov. 9 that it will offer 62 rural veterinarians awards totaling…
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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Appellate court gives mixed ruling on Ohio rBST labeling rules
In striking down some Ohio rules on dairy product labeling, an appellate court cited arguments that cows treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin…
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Challenges of pet nutrition the focus of international symposium
The Waltham International Nutritional Sciences Symposium wrapped up three days of sessions Sept. 18 in Cambridge, England.
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AVMA calls on members to celebrate profession's history
The AVMA Executive Board has submitted a resolution to the House of Delegates in recognition of World Veterinary Year in 2011.
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Salmon could show path for transgenic animals
James D. Murray, PhD, thinks it is clear that genetic engineering of food animals could improve human and animal health and help to feed a growing…
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Loan repayment brightens recipients' futures
FAVRRP, which launched in April, is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness to bring more veterinarians into food…
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NAVMEC transitions from planning to action
Draft recommendations to be vetted by stakeholders
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FDA considering approval of genetically engineered salmon
Some veterinarians & consumer advocates want more data before genetically engineered salmon are sold in the U.S
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Senate passes World Veterinary Year resolution
The Senate passed a resolution Sept. 23 marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Company issues warning about meloxicam in cats
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is adding a boxed warning about use of Metacam in cats to the product's labeling. Metacam is the company's brand-name…
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Veterinary investment act clears the House
Bipartisan legislation addressing the nation's veterinary needs passed the House of Representatives Sept. 15.
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Nominate or run for a seat at the AVMA table
One way that AVMA members can make their voices heard is through service on one of the Association's councils, committees, or other entities.
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Representatives appointed
The AVMA Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Defining an organization
Members of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners voted down a proposal that would have changed the last word
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Staying relevant in cattle care
The dean at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly concerned that veterinarians have not generated data that…