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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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AVMA backs environment-friendly legislation
A new position statement that supports national and international legislation to reduce contaminant exposure was approved by the Executive Board.
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Food animal veterinarian shortage causing growing concern
The profession is facing a shortage of food animal veterinarians and the problem is on the rise
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AVMA contributing to Johne's project
The Executive Board approved AVMA sponsorship of educational materials on Johne's disease
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AVMA revises principles of ethics, ethics position statements
The Executive Board updated AVMA policies regarding medical ethics and client payment, telephone consulting, and caring for the pets of indigent…
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AVMA reaffirms commitment to fighting bioterrorism, providing disaster aid
The Executive Board reaffirmed the commitment of the AVMA to aid the American National Red Cross in disaster and emergency relief
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Veterinary use of thalidomide forbidden by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration restricts the distribution of thalidomide to registered physicians for prescription.
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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Xenotransplantation efforts march forward
Scientists have disabled both copies of a gene in pigs that has stymied researchers' efforts to transplant pig organs
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AAEP in Orlando
The great turnout in Orlando is a testament to the quality scientific sessions and the loyalty of the membership
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.
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NAS reports on potential risks of animal biotechnology
Posted on January 15, 2003 Potential environmental impact and threats to human health top list of concerns A report from the National Academy…
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West Nile epidemic of 2002 worst in Western Hemisphere
Public health officials say the West Nile virus epidemic of 2002 marks the largest arboviral meningoencephalitis epidemic
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Retiring to a chimp paradise
Veterinarians take a lead role in establishing a federally funded sanctuary system for retired research chimpanzees
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From seahorses to sawfish
In the past, most veterinary procedures at the aquarium were performed pool- or tank-side,
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Pet owners in San Francisco become 'pet guardians'
San Francisco recently joined a growing number of cities that think of their animal-owning population also as pet guardians.
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California city weighs ban on animal declawing
West Hollywood, Calif., is exploring the legality of banning the surgical procedure of animal declawing
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The EU bans cosmetics testing on animals
After more than a decade of debate, European leaders reached an agreement that will ban cosmetics testing on animals
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Is AMDUCA enough?
The Texas state board implemented a rule requiring veterinarians to inform clients of extralabel drug uses
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Could cat waste be killing sea otters?
A recent study that found high proportions of Toxoplasma gondii infection in California sea otters near sites where freshwater
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Bioengineered pigs go to market
Bioengineered pigs go to market Sale of pigs involved in genetic experiments sparksFDA investigation The…
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NAS set to study veterinary research trends
Study will focus on public health and safety, animal health, and comparative medicine
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Additional commercial flocks in California stricken by Newcastle disease
Posted on March 15, 2003 State's egg industry hit hard A highly contagious avian disease reported late last year in privately owned backyard…