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Policy addresses use of elephant guides, tethers
A new AVMA policy describes the appropriate use of guides and tethers as training and management tools for elephants—and condemns
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Federal law could increase scrutiny at dog breeding facilities
Lawmakers are trying to close a loophole that exempts some large-scale dog breeders from federal scrutiny when the breeders sell directly to the…
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AVMA backgrounder cautions practitioners about risks of MRSA
The AVMA has published a backgrounder on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a pathogen connected with infections
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Wal-Mart switching to 'hormone-free' milk
Wal-Mart has announced that its store-brand milk now comes from cows that have not received recombinant bovine
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AVMA creates collection of helpful Web pages
From workplace safety to poisonous plants, the new AVMA Veterinary Practice Resource Center provides links to Web pages with a wealth of
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One-health wonders
Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP, is a general internist who began her career in health care as a registered nurse. She currently is part of the research…
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Laurels and legacies
The AVMA during the Annual Convention in New Orleans conferred its prestigious awards on 15 individuals who have made lasting contributions
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Taking care of business
The AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force reconvened Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 to continue formulating plans for closer ties among
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Texas cow contracts wildebeest-associated malignant catarrhal fever
The Department of Agriculture recently diagnosed a case of wildebeest-associated malignant catarrhal fever in a cow from a Texas
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Hartz recalls cat vitamins because of possible contamination
Hartz Mountain Corp. has recalled two lots of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats because of concerns about potential Salmonella
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Spain set to grant rights to great apes
The Spanish parliament in June announced its support for granting limited rights to gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
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Report available on antimicrobial resistance
The second executive report from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System—Enteric Bacteria is now available online
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Los Angeles enacts mandatory pet sterilization law
This April in Los Angeles, one of the nation's strictest pet sterilization laws takes effect, mandating that most of the city's pet owners
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EPA pharmaceutical survey not for veterinarians, AVMA says
The Environmental Protection Agency recently invited comments on an upcoming survey the agency plans to conduct on disposal
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Rabies and other public health policies revisited
The Executive Board has approved several recommendations from the Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine.
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GHLIT to promote benefits of pet health insurance
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust, as part of a strategic alliance with Aetna, will help equip veterinarians with a comprehensive…
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One-health wonders
With all the attention of late on veterinarians and physicians collaborating for a more robust public health system, JAVMA News wants to spotlight a…
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Final rule adds layer of protection against BSE
the Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule amending its regulations to prohibit the use of certain cattle-origin materials
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Committee's purpose revisited
posted May 15, 2008 The Executive Board in April disapproved contrasting…
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New AVMA president sees more proactive Association
The AVMA is becoming more proactive about addressing veterinary and animal needs, according to Dr. James O. Cook, the 2008-2009
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Representatives appointed to committees
The Executive Board named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Nominations open for world leadership award
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has announced a deadline of Dec. 1 for nominations for its World Leadership in Animal…
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Alliance will help veterinarians address obesity in pets
Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States during the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control