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Task force appointed to review pregnant sow housing data
The AVMA Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee to form a Task Force on the Housing of Pregnant Sows
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AVMA to ask surgeon general to make a statement
The AVMA will send a letter to the U.S. Surgeon General encouraging him to publish a statement on biomedical research.
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Scoring system prioritizes AVMA response to bills and regulations
The AVMA has adopted a scoring system that will enable the Association to more effectively address federal legislative and regulative proposals
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AVMA continues support for MUMS, other legislative priorities
The AVMA has directed the Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., to continue pressing for passage of several bills pending in Congress
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Human-animal bond projects approved
The Executive Board approved several items that revolve around human-animal bond activities.
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AVMA to produce annual report
At its November meeting, the Executive Board approved production of an annual report, beginning in 2004
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International movement of exotic wildlife
The Executive Board has approved the expansion of a policy statement to include the international movement of wildlife.
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Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings - January 1, 2004
Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings The Executive Board approved AVMA
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Encouraging use of model public health curriculum
Letters to veterinary colleges and schools will encourage the use of a model public health and preventive medicine curriculum.
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Guidelines for companion animal care updated
The Executive Board has approved amendments to the Companion Animal Care Guidelines.
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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Rabies control documents changed
The Executive Board has approved changes to various documents pertaining to rabies control.
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NIH institute inducts Brinster
Dr. Ralph Brinster has been inducted into the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Hall of Honor
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NIAID funds biosafety laboratories at Missouri, Colorado universities
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced that it had awarded multimillion-dollar grants to 11 universities
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OIE: Too few countries follow international BSE guidelines
The Office International des Epizooties issued a statement in October saying the major trade disruptions caused by recent
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Wildfires pack a wallop
When fires ravaged Southern California, veterinarians and individuals from animal welfare and animal control organizations stepped in
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Iowa Center for Food Security and Public Health receives special designation
The Specialty Centers for Public Health Preparedness Program is a national effort focused on improving the capacity of front-line
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FDA guidance on antimicrobials aims to prevent resistance
Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health
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New restrictions for preventing monkeypox spread finalized
The FDA and national CDC issued an interim rule establishing new restrictions to prevent transmission of monkeypox
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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A practitioner's academician
Posted on November 15, 2003 Spire leads AABP Beef cattle practice was a natural choice for Dr. Mark Spire, president of the American Association…
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …