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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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Slaughter delays lead to depopulation
Companies destroyed thousands of swine and poultry in April as coronavirus outbreaks shuttered or slowed slaughter plants, and one producer warned…
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Auburn is home to new agro- and biodefense program
The Animal Health and Agro-/Bio-Defense Program at Auburn University is a new element in the national network of U.S. government agencies and…
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Newcastle reaches poultry barns in California, home in Utah
About 500,000 birds have died or been depopulated in a virulent Newcastle outbreak in Southern California.
Large animals and livestock in disasters
For owners of horses and other livestock, disaster planning, preparedness, and evacuation require unique considerations. Get tips, evacuation kits and…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Colorado fires cause mass evacuations
A handful of major wildfires in the Colorado Rockies this summer caused the evacuation of thousands of people and their pets as well as livestock and…