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Veterinarian named in settlement over human knee surgeries
The University of Missouri reportedly agreed to pay $16.2 million to settle several lawsuits earlier this year over a knee surgery procedure developed…
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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Canine study challenges assumptions about joint disease
A study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Cornell University is challenging conventional assumptions about the lubricin protein and…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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'We do one thing, and one thing only'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Spay/Neuter Alliance is working to reduce the number of unwanted animals by
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Pregnancy hormone mystery solved
Characterization of dihydroprogesterone may lead the way to better hormone therapies for preventing preterm labor in pregnant women
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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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California bill would regulate hobby pet breeders
Legislation introduced in the California Assembly this past February would mandate that all cat and dog owners in the state intending to breed their…
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Canine devocalization
The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…
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New guidance on opioid-sparing techniques for treating pain
Veterinarians have a new resource on opioid-sparing methods for treating animal pain that may also help mitigate the opioid abuse epidemic seizing the…
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Veterinary faculty members elected as AAAS fellows
The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science elected at least six faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including…
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Canine hybrids
The AVMA strongly opposes keeping as pets any hybrids of wild canines crossbred with domestic animals. The AVMA believes that commercial traffic in…
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Oklahoma State participates in trap-neuter-release program
Veterinary students and faculty at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences began partnering this year with a local nonprofit,…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons recently welcomed 26 new diplomates following board certification in April 2021.
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2013 recipients of several awards Dec. 10, 2013, at its 59th Annual Convention in…
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Society for Theriogenology enjoys grandeur of Colorado Springs
The grandeur of the Rocky Mountains provided a magnificent setting for the Society for Theriogenology annual meeting
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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HOD calls for health-conscious breeding guidelines for dogs, cats
The AVMA House of Delegates has called for the AVMA to collaborate with others on breeding practices and guidelines to minimize inherited disorders
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Noted reproduction expert dies
Patrick W. Concannon, PhD, a pioneer in canine reproduction who conducted some of the initial studies on hormone measurements during the estrous cycle…
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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Project intended to improve working dog breeding
Half of dogs that enter training to serve people with disabilities become service dogs.