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Millions awarded for disease prevention research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received nearly $10 million to fund research that would aid in disease surveillance.
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One Health Summit and study setting stage for policies, initiatives
A recent summit and an upcoming study will help the One Health Commission and other advocates of the one-health concept in developing policies and…
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AVMA science fellows get down to business
The 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Science Fellows have been placed.
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Veterinarians help pet owners through online forum
The AVMA has teamed up with online health information and medical news provider WebMD to create an interactive forum for pet owners.
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Resolutions address random-source animals, swine disease
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9,…
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HSUS calls for more rules after calf abuse allegations
State and federal agriculture authorities suspended operations at a Vermont slaughter plant and called for criminal investigations after the Humane…
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Halters could control cattle without fences
Recorded voice calls, other sounds used to steer cows in invisible fence tests
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Ohio voters OK board overseeing livestock care standards
Ohio voters have passed a constitutional amendment establishing an expert panel overseeing the state's livestock care standards.
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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Army veterinary and human health commands merging
The Army is combining some veterinary and human health operations within the next two years. The Army Veterinary Command and
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Running for rabies awareness
The U.S. Army's 64th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services, organized runs in Iraq during September to mark World Rabies
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Congress approves funds for Plum Island replacement
Congress recently voted to appropriate $32 million in initial funding for the new National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility
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California bans cow tail docking
Tail docking of dairy cattle will be banned in California under a new law taking effect Jan. 1, 2010.
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AVMA electronic newsletters offer a wealth of material
Publications on a range of subjects are now available to the general membership
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Share your story on 'I am AVMA'
Everyone has a story to tell, and the AVMA is giving members a chance to tell their own.
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Veterinary training served top-ranking military officer well
The highest-ranked Air Force veterinarian will retire after more than 27 years of distinguished service.
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Foxes, skunks spreading bat rabies variant in Arizona
Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats.
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…