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Groups seek combined oversight of research animals
Four organizations in research and human medicine support combining federal oversight over research animals.
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Study finds flame retardants in dogs
A study found flame retardants in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times concentrations in humans, but lower than concentrations in…
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Honoring the Dogs of 9/11
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the search-and-rescue dogs, guided by their handlers across a ruined backdrop, were a snapshots of hope amid so…
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A tribute to all the heroes of 9/11
The canine and human members of the detection dog teams that responded to the 9/11 attacks and the veterinary professionals who cared for the dogs…
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Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
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Polymer chip models may improve drug testing
Translucent polymer chip models, about the size of a AA battery, could provide drug candidate safety data with greater speed and accuracy than from…
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Pets rescued, treated after deadly tornado
Veterinarians, animal welfare organizations work in Joplin, Mo.
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Tornado relief efforts spill into flood response
Responders in several states rush to aid animals impacted by twin disasters
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Hundreds of animals recovered near Bastrop fires
Hundreds of pets, livestock, and wild animals were recovered and treated for injuries caused by wildfires near Austin, Texas.
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Stem cell policy receives updates
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on stem cells that reflect the changing face of stem cell research and stem cell–based…
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Viral vector–delivered gene-editing tool to excise HIV in mice
Researchers reported in May they had used virus-delivered gene edits to eliminate HIV reservoirs within cells of mice.
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AKC Canine Health Foundation honors Breitschwerdt
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced Aug. 8 that Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt, a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at…
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Rescuing animals across fire lines, inside shelters
A week into October, high winds, low humidity, dry vegetation, and other conditions stoked wildfires north of San Francisco Bay that had been nearly…
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
Several U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers were honored for their work to improve public health.
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Veterinarians join global disaster congress
Dr. Gary Vroegindewey said veterinarians are vital in planning for and responding to disasters, and a global conference this summer gave an…
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Research honored at scholars symposium
About 500 veterinary students presented research results through posters at the 18th annual National Veterinary Scholars Research Symposium, which ran…
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Panel offers recommendations to aid animals in Japan's 'no-go' zone
Protocols, procedures for pets, livestock, wildlife contaminated by radiation
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Safety guidance addresses radiation in the workplace
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently published guidance for workplace exposure to radiation at veterinary clinics and other medical…
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$4.8M grant funds work on vaccine for coccidioidomycosis
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $4.8 million grant to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson to fund work on
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Japan's animal relief operations face considerable challenges
Japan is in the throes of what is known in the disaster and emergency management community as a "cascading disaster."
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Pfizer opens equine research center
Pfizer Animal Health has opened a research farm solely dedicated to horse health.
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Study finds gains in disaster planning for animals
Most U.S. states and about half of high-population cities and counties have organizational infrastructure for managing animals during a disaster, such…
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World community ready to aid Japan's animal relief efforts
At press time in late March, the international community awaited word on how they could support animal rescue and relief efforts in Japan following…
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Agency drafts plans for animal disease preparation, response
Federal animal health authorities published a plan to monitor for disease emergence and draw up plans for the biggest risks.
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Students honor faculty at UC-Davis, Mizzou
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 16-18 at Texas A&M University.