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Bovine welfare spotlighted at annual forum
Dr. Suzanne Millman of the Humane Society of the United States poses a question to Dr. Thomas Fuhrmann
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Natural bovine behavior key to evaluating management practices
Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals
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The stall in sow housing
The issue of whether it is humane to house pregnant sows in gestation stalls, has become one of the most contentious issues
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Reminder: extralabel drug use of sulfonamides in lactating dairy cattle prohibited
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine reminds veterinarians that extralabel use of sulfonamides is prohibited.
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Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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FDA clarifies use of monensin
Rumensin is the first approved new animal drug feed ingredient for dairy cows that increases milk production.
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Assessing the state of the cattle slaughter industry
Noted animal scientist and behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, said despite recent news reports, the nation's cattle slaughter industry has made
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The Canada debate
The Department of Agriculture is sending a technical team to Canada to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the recent bovine
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Welfare of animals integral part of professional rodeos
Welfare of animals integral part of professional rodeos Rodeos are an opportunity for cowboys to showcase their…
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
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Imports banned to guard against foot-and-mouth
Imports banned to guard against foot-and-mouthThe US government in March temporarily banned the import of all animals and animal products from the…
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Canadian border opening delayed
A federal district judge in Billings, Mont., granted a preliminary injunction to prevent the implementation of the Department of Agriculture's…
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Studies assess economic, environmental effects of antimicrobial drug use on hog farms
Studies assess economic, environmental effects of antimicrobial drug use on hog farms The use of subtherapeutic…
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Gillespie to lead AASV as president
Dr. Tom Gillespie, president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, says the biggest challenge facing the swine industry is animal…
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AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions - April 15, 2001
AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions The American Association of Swine Veterinarians imparted