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Europe adopts new animal testing regulations
Legislation passed by the European Parliament this September will prohibit member states from using great apes in nearly all research
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New Mizzou clinic affords greater access to care
The University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine plans to open a cancer care facility in Wentzville,
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The changing face of the profession
Embracing diversity is vital if the veterinary profession is going to continue to fulfill its mission of serving all of society and all animals to the…
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Wildlife rescue under way as oil gushes into Gulf
As efforts to contain the largest oil spill in U.S. history continued with no immediate end in sight, the grim toll on wildlife along the Gulf Coast…
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New association focuses on veterinary regenerative medicine
A recent conference resulted in the establishment of the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association, which seeks to advance the…
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Tuskegee's diversity legacy continues today
The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine stands apart as a leader in promoting underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine.
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September reminds us: Be prepared
September marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month. This year's event focuses on encouraging Americans to work together to take concrete…
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AVMA Answers: Rabies titers
Dr. Lynne White-Shim of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division, answers common questions about rabies
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Public beliefs―right or wrong―have big implications
Finding common ground with stakeholders, providing dispassionate and factual information, and taking appropriate action is
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Castration clinics fight unwanted horse problem
Equine veterinarians concerned with the situation are attempting new efforts to control the horse population in the United States.
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Veterinary education receives a work-up
Some sacred cows of veterinary education were on the chopping block during discussions at the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium's…
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Alleged animal abuse recorded at Ohio dairy farm
An Ohio dairy farm worker was charged with 12 counts of cruelty to animals following the release of a secretly recorded video
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Welfare courses have tough time breaking into curriculum
Veterinary faculty agree that students should have an awareness of the history and basic concepts of animal welfare and knowledge of related current…
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Ohio may have avoided ballot fight
And the governor will push for new restrictions on dog breeders and exotic pets owners as well as more severe punishments for cockfighting.
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Animal Care faulted for lax oversight of problem dog breeders
New legislation aims to strengthen regulations, close Internet loophole
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Congressman sees need for more zoo and wildlife veterinarians
The House of Representatives has taken up legislation to increase the number of veterinarians specially trained in the care and conservation of wild…
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Organizations give a blueprint for rabies control in dogs
About 98 percent of people who die of rabies contract the virus from dogs, and a coalition is working to give countries a
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.