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Global project aims to identify viral threats
A 10-year virus identification project starting this year could identify most viruses with potential to cause disease in humans.
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CDC develops easy, accurate rabies test
A new assay could improve rabies diagnosis in animals and reduce unnecessary use of postexposure prophylaxis in humans exposed to potentially rabid…
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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
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Synthetic opioids put police dogs at risk
Sgt. Scott Kivet thinks about overdose risks to his drug detection dog, Quori, every time they search a vehicle.
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More tools needed for disasters, depopulation
Short supplies and limited tools may slow depopulation efforts or leave animals without pain relief during emergencies.
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When fire strikes home
About 40,000 pets die in residential fires each year, most from smoke inhalation, and 500,000 pets are affected overall.
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ASPCA poison control takes 3 millionth case
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Animal Poison Control Center received a call from its 3 millionth client since opening…
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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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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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Kocan honored for tick-borne disease research
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,