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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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Despite court ruling, fate of Vermont sheep remains uncertain
Despite court ruling, fate of Vermont sheep remains uncertain
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Horses hard-hit by West Nile virus
Fifty-nine horses were infected with West Nile virus in 2000
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Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing guidelines, initiate public awareness campaign
Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing
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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
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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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National associations join forces to explore common goals
National associations join forces to explore common goals The AVMA will join forces with the Australian, British, and …
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Senate passes bill to form animal disease task force
Senate passes bill to form animal disease task forceResearchers, regulators continue battle against BSE and other TSE …
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Veterinarians join emergency eradication effort
Veterinarians join emergency eradication effortAPHIS continues to recruit, dispatches some officers to UK Dr.…
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Research initiative moves forward
The AVMA is now authorized to ask the National Academy of Sciences to perform a study on the status of veterinary research
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Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparedness
Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparednessAt the request of the USDA, the Federal Emergency Management
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Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
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West Nile virus reported in New
Two crows found in New Jersey are the first reported cases of West Nile virus.
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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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Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses
Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses The Department of Agriculture in August
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AGRICOLA a useful database on agriculture, veterinary science
AGRICOLA a useful database on agriculture, veterinary science
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Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
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Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
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Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus
Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus The infectious salmon anemia virus has been identified in 12…
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Nation's zoos and aquariums help track West Nile virus
Nation's zoos and aquariums help track West Nile virusThe national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has enlisted zoos and aquariums across…
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Research: Agriculture led dog ancestors to adapt to eating starch
The ancestors of today’s dogs adapted to eat more starch as humans began growing grains, recent research indicates.
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NIH advised to retire most research chimps
This March, the National Institutes of Health is expected to announce whether more than 400 federally owned chimpanzees used for research
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Couple gives millions for cancer research at Mizzou
The University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a more than $5 million estate gift that honors two of its alumni.
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Treating illness with milk from modified goats
Goat’s milk containing human lysozyme someday could be used to combat diarrheal illnesses among children in impoverished areas, say researchers at the…
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LEGENDS: Teacher, researcher, and inventor
Dr. Heinrich J. Detmers, 1833-1906, helped build veterinary education at Midwestern U.S. colleges and researched the causes of diseases