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Crows in New York, New Jersey test positive for West Nile virus
The recent discovery of three dead crows in New York and New Jersey is additional evidence of what health officials knew to be true:
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Board approves funding for pathogen surveillance system, gives nod to HOD membership for zoo, wildlife veterinarians
At its June meeting, the second to last before the AVMA House of Delegates convenes this month in Salt Lake City, the AVMA Executive Board approved
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Executive director of Joint Institute for Food Safety Research named
Dr. Jerry R. Gillespie is executive director of the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research
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Lawmakers mull over minor use/minor species bill
The House is considering a bill that would increase the number of drugs available to treat minor animal species
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CVM director updates House of Delegates about TSE found in sheep flocks
Attending the House of Delegates session as a member of the HOD advisory panel, FDA-CVM director, Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof on July 21 updated delegates…
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Special achievements honored by the profession
Ten individuals devoted to advancing the care of animals received awards at a special ceremony during the AVMA General Session, July 22 in Salt Lake…
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Dissents over review process for euthansia report; board revisits issue
The Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia has been called the gold standard, the resource consulted not only by the veterinary profession but also by
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Hatch highlights AVMA PAC luncheon
Senator praises veterinarians' dedication, supports increasing research funding Utah Sen Orrin G. Hatch entertained and educated a
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Catlett predicts bright future for veterinarians
Every day, millions of people read their horoscope in the hope that it might offer guidance for their lives.
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Public health and safety innovations come from veterinary community
In June, the 18th annual Secretary of Health and Human Services Awards Ceremony for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention were held…
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APHIS to define animal pain, distress
The USDA-APHIS is considering several changes to the Animal Welfare regulations to promote the humane treatment of live animals
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Intradermal rabies vaccine recalled
Individuals who might have been vaccinated with a subpotent, intradermal rabies vaccine should contact their health care provider.
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Workshop will guide USDA in development of genomics programs
In what some scientists called a watershed event in science, researchers working to map all the human genes announced that they had essentially
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Seda rewards veterinarians' contributions
Three veterinarians received the President's Award during the AVMA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
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Treasurer Peddie: dues increase needed in 2002 for AVMA to continue progressively
In an extensive analysis of the AVMA's financial status, Dr. James F. Peddie, AVMA treasurer, reported July 20 to the
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West Nile virus in Rhode Island
It comes as little surprise that the exotic West Nile virus has turned up in Rhode Island;
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FDA reclassifies sheep as minor species
The FDA has amended its regulations to reclassify sheep as a minor species for all data collection purposes.
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Papers invited on human-animal interactions
The International Association of Human-Animal International Organizations invites abstract submissions
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Merial consolidating operations
In a move that will consolidate Merial's five major animal health
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Arenavirus confirmed in California
Arenavirus is believed to be transmitted to humans through inhalation of dust contaminated with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents
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Auxiliary president has tempered message
1999-2000 Auxiliary president Pat Anderson delivered welcome news about the Auxiliary's moral and financial support
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Nominate your choices for AVMA awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for the awards administered annually by the Association.