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AVMA, Auxiliary celebrate National Pet Week
The AVMA is celebrating A Lifetime of Love again for National Pet Week 2018, May 6-12, and this year's theme for the Auxiliary to the AVMA is "Barks,…
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Songbirds, rodents not likely vectors in avian influenza outbreak
Songbirds and rodents are unlikely to have transmitted highly pathogenic avian influenza onto farms in 2014 and 2015, according to findings in a…
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Conserving habitats, ecosystems everywhere key to saving wildlife
The romantic vision of habitat and ecosystem conservation is rather different from the reality.
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Updated guidance published on strangles
Strangles, a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi, remains one of the most common diseases in…
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OIE: HPAI spreading; other diseases remain problems
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a rising global concern, spreading more quickly since early 2017.
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Database lists clinical studies on cannabis, cancer, more
Cannabis is just one focus of current clinical trials involving animals, with others focusing on treatments such as stem cells and monoclonal…
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AVMA Cares about community
Attendees at AVMA Convention 2018 helped the Association give back to the Denver community by participating in the inaugural AVMA Cares program.
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HOD calls for health-conscious breeding guidelines for dogs, cats
The AVMA House of Delegates has called for the AVMA to collaborate with others on breeding practices and guidelines to minimize inherited disorders
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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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USDA requires audits for indemnity for highly pathogenic avian influenza
Federal agriculture agents will reimburse chicken and turkey farmers after outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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Handle with care
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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In Short
The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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FDA may change drug uses in 5-year plan
Federal authorities plan to expand limits on who can buy antimicrobials for use in livestock and how long they can be used.
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Possible link between household chemical, feline hyperthyroidism
A study found that serum from hyperthyroid cats had a higher mean total concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,
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USDA awards $2.4 million to support rural veterinary services
Among the recipients, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners received its second grant to provide workshops on business management for…
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AAHA issues guidelines on infection control
Hospital-acquired infections are an ongoing battle for health care facilities in both human and veterinary medicine.
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The heated topic of raw milk
Unpasteurized milk has found a niche, with devoted followers hyping its taste and purported health benefits.
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Horse Genome Project releases scientific standards for genetic testing
The scientists behind the Horse Genome Project first began meeting in 1995 to develop genetic tools to benefit the equine community.
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Another ballot initiative increases housing size for farm animals
As consumers demand to know more about the origin of their foods, the trend toward less-restrictive housing for farm animals has accelerated in recent…
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Petco moving away from artificial ingredients
Petco will no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for dogs and cats by May.
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…