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Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
Meeting - Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
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Think tank reacts to KPMG study
The remarks focused on how communication and business training can be inserted into veterinary college curricula
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Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
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Veterinarians: a missing LINK
As awareness of human and animal abuse grows, many in the health care and animal welfare communities are seeking ways to help practitioners respond.
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'Animals helping people; people helping animals' Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
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Model bill and regulations to assure appropriate care for dogs intended for use as pets
This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…
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AVMA issues guidance on humane slaughter
The AVMA will soon release the second in a three-part series of recommendations for killing animals humanely.
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Academics lead group to advise government on antimicrobial resistance
A group led by representatives from veterinary colleges and education associations hopes to influence federal research on antimicrobial use and…
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
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Congressional session in review
Several AVMA-supported bills promoting animal health and welfare and advancing the veterinary profession were passed into law during the two years of…
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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Further research on horse genome receives funding
The Morris Animal Foundation has awarded a grant to researchers to build a new reference genome sequence for the domestic horse
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Million Cat Challenge aims to rescue shelter cats
Two shelter medicine programs have launched the Million Cat Challenge to reduce the loss of life among cats in North American animal shelters over…
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Report highlights risk of rat-bite fever
A new report highlights the risk of rat-bite fever among owners of pet rats.
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Senators doubt FDA can control antimicrobial use
Three senators have expressed doubt federal authorities can or will ensure veterinarians administer antimicrobials to livestock only when appropriate.
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First successful CWD vaccine tested in deer
The first successful vaccination of deer against chronic wasting disease is reported in the journal Vaccine
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H5 avian influenza found in Washington
Highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza viruses have been found in captive birds and wild ducks in Washington state.
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Study models FMD vaccine strategies
Findings of a recent study indicate that, in a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, vaccinating susceptible animals living in a broad geographic area…
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NEWS EXPRESS: FDA warns of nonsterile saline solution bags
The Food and Drug Administration is warning that bags of saline solution intended solely for simulation and training purposes may have
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.