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Petco moving away from artificial ingredients
Petco will no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for dogs and cats by May.
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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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Legislation to speed animal drug review and drive innovation advances
[caption id="attachment_17794" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Dr. Topper giving his testimony on Capitol Hill – Photo courtesy of U.S. House…
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Unusual pet diets may be linked to heart disease
Some specialty diets may be causing heart disease in dogs, and researchers are trying to identify the connection.
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Academics honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2018 recipients of four awards during its Annual Conference March 2-4 in…
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Drug reduces ammonia in cattle waste
A drug added to cattle feed lessens ammonia gas from the animals and their waste.
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ISU shrinks laboratory plans to match state funding
Iowa State University officials plan to build a new $75 million veterinary diagnostic laboratory, reduced from a $124 million plan.
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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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Alumnus's $50M gift to benefit Oregon State
Oregon State University announced Jan. 17 a sizable commitment from a donor to its College
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: New and updated resources for veterinarians
Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are critical tools to fight disease in both animals and people. Because veterinarians work at the intersection of…
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Poultry disease outbreak emphasizes need for biosecurity
Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND), which is highly contagious, has been found in numerous backyard poultry flocks in southern California, prompting…
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Law improves veterinary access to FDA-approved drugs
Veterinarians received good news from Washington recently: lawmakers passed the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (H.R.…
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Database lists clinical studies on cannabis, cancer, more
Cannabis is just one focus of current clinical trials involving animals, with others focusing on treatments such as stem cells and monoclonal…
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Epidemics investigated at Smithsonian exhibition
The public will get a better sense of the factors that contribute to infectious disease epidemics in a new exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's…
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Congressman wants cats adopted after research
A Michigan congressman wants adoption, rather than euthanasia, for cats used in federal Toxoplasma research.
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Puppies linked to 100-plus Campylobacter illnesses
A retail chain’s puppies have been linked to more than 100 illnesses
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Florida voters ban dog racing after 2020
Racing and betting on Greyhounds will be illegal in Florida within two years. The state has the greatest number of these tracks among the states.
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Veterinary technicians, other clinic staff join unions
Veterinary technicians and assistants at two clinics in the Pacific Northwest have voted to join unions.
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American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Event: Annual conference, Sept. 22-27, 2017, Dallas
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AVMA, Auxiliary celebrate National Pet Week
The AVMA is celebrating A Lifetime of Love again for National Pet Week 2018, May 6-12, and this year's theme for the Auxiliary to the AVMA is "Barks,…
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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USDA awards $2.4 million to support rural veterinary services
Among the recipients, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners received its second grant to provide workshops on business management for…