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AABP embarks on leadership transition
Conference zeros in on humane handling, threats to agriculture
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Bovine welfare spotlighted at annual forum
Dr. Suzanne Millman of the Humane Society of the United States poses a question to Dr. Thomas Fuhrmann
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USDA ending downer cow slaughter exception
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced May 20 a total ban on the slaughter of downer cows for human consumption.
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Natural bovine behavior key to evaluating management practices
Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals
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AVMA, USDA react to footage of cattle mistreatment
Recent footage of the Portales Livestock Auction in Portales, N.M., shows abusive handling of cattle similar to the mistreatment
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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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Genetic mutation may cause BSE
New findings suggest that bovine spongiform encephalopathy can sometimes result from a genetic mutation
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AABP condemns abuses at Chino slaughterhouse - February 7, 2008
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has issued a statement condemning abusive practices at a Chino, Calif.,
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Colorado will phase out gestation stalls and veal crates
A new Colorado law will phase out veal crates as of 2012 and gestation stalls as of 2018.
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Federal panel to study prion diseases
Government officials in September announced formation of a federal interagency working group to identify gaps in scientific
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Wal-Mart switching to 'hormone-free' milk
Wal-Mart has announced that its store-brand milk now comes from cows that have not received recombinant bovine
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Agencies invite comment on proposed BSE safeguards
Three federal agencies have issued an advance notice of proposed rule making to solicit comments
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USAHA supports livestock identification plan, bolstering security for food supply
Support for the draft U.S. Animal Identification Plan was one of 30 resolutions the organization approved
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Washington state dairy cow nation's first case of BSE
The first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the United States was in a nonambulatory dairy cow slaughtered in Washington state.
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Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Assessing the state of the cattle slaughter industry
Noted animal scientist and behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, said despite recent news reports, the nation's cattle slaughter industry has made
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Vesicular stomatitis outbreak spreads to Colorado
As of Aug. 2, the Department of Agriculture had confirmed 23 cases of vesicular stomatitis in horses
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USDA plans sharp increase in BSE testing
The Department of Agriculture in March announced a tenfold increase in the number of cattle tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The plan…
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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Doramectin not permitted for use in dairy cattle
The Food and Drug Administration has become aware of recent incidents involving the misuse of doramectin to treat dairy cattle.
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Animal auditor organization formed
On July 24, the board of directors of the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization Inc. met in St. Louis
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New veal calf housing policy encourages greater freedom of movement
At its regular July 19 session in New Orleans, the AVMA House of Delegates passed by a large majority Resolution 16, which states the the AVMA…
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Welfare of animals integral part of professional rodeos
Welfare of animals integral part of professional rodeos Rodeos are an opportunity for cowboys to showcase their…
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease