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Task force on legal status of animals approved
The Executive Board has approved the formation of the Task Force on the Legal Status of Animals
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Wildlife pets create ethical, practical challenges for veterinarians
An astute veterinarian was the first to alert public health authorities to the monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest in May 2003
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Laws take aim at wildlife pets
On June 2, Minnesota became the latest state to prohibit residents from possessing dangerous wild animals as pets.
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Flunixin, sulfadimethoxine used illegally
The Food and Drug Administration continues to crack down on food animal veterinarians for illegal extralabel drug use
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Board acts on informatics recommendations
In June, the Executive Board considered two recommendations from the Committee on Veterinary Medical Informatics.
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Deans announced
The colleges of veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, and Virginia Tech
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Veterinary research sought on pathogenesis of infectious disease
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award program is interested in more proposals
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EPA allows some veterinary use of restricted pesticides
Individuals applying pesticides classified by the EPA as restricted-use pesticides are required to undergo special training
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Manatee research leads to new questions
An interdisciplinary team studying an emergent papillomavirus in manatees have sequenced the genome of the virus
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Special pesticide formulations
Veterinary use, production, and dispensation of pesticides are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency
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O.I.E. takes action at annual meeting
Representatives from the governments of 139 countries gathered at the Office International des Epizooties annual meeting in Paris
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Doramectin not permitted for use in dairy cattle
The Food and Drug Administration has become aware of recent incidents involving the misuse of doramectin to treat dairy cattle.
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Agencies invite comment on proposed BSE safeguards
Three federal agencies have issued an advance notice of proposed rule making to solicit comments
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CDC: Rabies transmitted through organ donation
The CDC confirmed diagnoses of rabies in three organ recipients and their common donor
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Vesicular stomatitis outbreak spreads to Colorado
As of Aug. 2, the Department of Agriculture had confirmed 23 cases of vesicular stomatitis in horses
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AVMA induced molting position revised; food withdrawal opposed
The practice of withholding feed from laying hens to induce molt is no longer an acceptable practice
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New AVMA president calls for leadership in animal welfare
posted August 15, 2004 Association can no longer afford not to lead, Beaver says If veterinarians are to…
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AVMA Congressional Science Fellows announced
The three veterinarians will serve in the offices of members of Congress
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Controlling health care costs
Physician offers advice on receiving the best health care and controlling cost
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AVMA Awards ceremony honors contributions
During the AVMA Annual Convention in Philadelphia, several individuals were recognized at the General Session,
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Runoff contributes to emergence of disease in marine mammals
The deaths of bottlenose dolphins and thousands of fish brought attention to the growing number of emerging diseases in marine mammals.
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Horse-assisted therapy: Good for humans, but how about horses?
For many years, humans have benefited from horse-assisted therapy, reaping physical and psychological benefits.
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Pursue your passion for the ecosystem
Veterinarians and students who harbor a passion for ecosystem health were offered inspiring examples of colleagues who are making a difference