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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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Searching for Shelter
Veterinary medicine is fighting homelessness and preserving the human-animal bond through a collaborative program between the University of
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
policy
UNDER REVIEWRelocation of pets for adoption
Careful planning is needed to ensure animal welfare, animal/human safety, and avoid disease spread when dogs and cats are transported for purposes of…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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USDA rule expands regulation of breeders who sell online
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a final rule that revises the definition of “retail pet store” under…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Study examines pet retention following adoption
More than one in 10 animals adopted from shelters are no longer in their adoptive homes six months later, according to a report that
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1995 - 2005
Zoonotic disease and terrorism figure prominently in the pages of JAVMA News from 1995-2005.
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Good medicine
Most families living on South Dakota’s Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation can scarcely afford to feed themselves, let alone pay
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World Veterinary Day to focus on vector-borne zoonoses
World Veterinary Day to focus on vector-borne zoonoses with zoonotic potential.
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Million Cat Challenge aims to rescue shelter cats
Two shelter medicine programs have launched the Million Cat Challenge to reduce the loss of life among cats in North American animal shelters over…
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History from the eyes of the future
In celebration of the AVMA’s 150th anniversary and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s 50th, 10 veterinary students were awarded scholarships…
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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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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, beginning…
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Counting dogs
A research project aims to put a number on the cash-strapped city of Detroit’s stray dog population, which has been estimated to be as
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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
policy
Model bill and regulations to assure appropriate care for dogs intended for use as pets
This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…
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Unmasking the shelter dog
Now, more than ever, it’s important to understand the behavior of animals in shelters, according to the keynote speaker at the National Council on Pet…
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1975 - 1985
In the decade that saw the glitter fade from disco, JAVMA carried articles that were of practical value—reports of new techniques and procedures, drug…
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AVMA encourages alternatives to certain dog and cat suppliers
Few providers remain in a controversial class of dog and cat suppliers for education, testing, and research, and the AVMA is advocating use of…
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2005 - 2015
The past 100 years have seen a marked shift in the role of animals in society, with most Americans now regarding their pets as family members.