Humane endings
Learn about veterinarians’ responsibility to animals during final life stages: end of life, human perspectives, humane killing techniques, and…
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards
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Humane endings
The Association hosted a symposium where best practices for euthanasia were examined and research directed at refining those practices
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Cat transmits TB to humans in UK
Two United Kingdom residents developed tuberculosis after contact with a domesticated cat infected with Mycobacterium bovis
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AVMA releasing guidelines on humane slaughter
The AVMA Executive Board approved the content of the first edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals
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Human and animal medicine meet on the bridge
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a symposium, The Bridge Between Veterinary Medicine and Human Health,
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American Humane devotes division to human-animal bond
The American Humane Association has formed a Human-Animal Bond Division to complement and provide a bridge between its existing Animal
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American Humane names chief veterinary officer
The American Humane Association has appointed Dr. Marion Garcia as chief veterinary officer
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Humane Alliance opens spay-neuter training center
Humane Alliance in Asheville, North Carolina, opened its new spay-neuter training center to help continue spreading its model for high-quality
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Human rabies vaccines temporarily limited
IMOVAX Rabies, a rabies vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, will be temporarily unavailable for pre-exposure prophylaxis in the United
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Study links BSE and deadly human brain disease
Study links BSE and deadly human brain disease There is additional evidence to suggest a link between bovine spongiform
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Convention speaker discusses new Humane Society VMA
The new Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association will focus on the protection of animal health and the relief of animal suffering—the first two…
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Speakers sought for AVMA’s ‘Humane endings’ symposium
The AVMA is inviting researchers to submit abstracts for consideration as presentations or posters at the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
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Mars recalls pet food because of potential link with human illness
Mars Petcare has issued a recall of dry pet food from its manufacturing facility in Everson, Pa., because of a possible link between products from the…
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Behavior pioneer inspired many to learn humane, positive techniques
Dr. Sophia Yin was well-known as an animal behavior expert who dedicated her life to educating pet owners and also veterinarians
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Mars closing plant that produced pet food linked to human illness
Mars Petcare is closing a plant in Everson, Pa., that produced dry pet food that investigations suggested was the source of
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A better way
Researchers develop a humane and environmentally safe method for euthanizing stranded whales
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Few rabies cases remain in Americas
Louise Taylor, PhD, said the effort to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in humans in the Western Hemisphere has already saved thousands of lives.
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Though not always ideal, inhalants can be an effective euthanasia method
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and a combination of other gases and anesthetics are used to euthanize millions of animals in laboratories, on farms,…
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Ecosystem health is the goal of Envirovet
This June, the Envirovet Summer Institute will welcome the latest class of veterinarians and veterinary students who will learn how their profession…
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Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions
Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions
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WHO warns of ‘post-antibiotic era’
A report from the World Health Organization indicates the world may be approaching a “post-antibiotic era”
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Generic drugs, skyrocketing prices
Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human and veterinary medicine alike.
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AVMA moving forward on animal welfare
The AVMA is working to become proactive rather than reactive in the field of animal welfare, said Dr. Gail C. Golab, director of the AVMA Animal…
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Who’s Who in One Health Webinar
The One Health Commission will hold the Who’s Who in One Health Webinar on Nov. 10.