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Resolutions cover transport of research animals, governance
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate in January on a resolution that would support the continued ability to humanely transport
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Southern Specialty
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine runs the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Novel pain assessment developed for horses
European researchers provide a new approach to assessing pain in horses on the basis of a standardized scale of facial expressions called the Horse…
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Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
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NIH continues funding tick-borne pathogen research at KSU
Roman Ganta, PhD, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology at Kansas State University, was awarded a four-year, $1.8 million National…
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$23 million for influenza research in 2014
Five institutions will together receive $23 million this year for research and surveillance that could improve understanding of influenza viruses
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Hunting for novel viruses
Research teams on a project to find and predict pathogen emergence have discovered more than 800 novel viruses
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H3N1 poses risks for people, pigs
H3N1 influenza strains recently seen in U.S. swine could pose risks for people and pigs, according to federal animal health authorities.
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Major retrovirus study awarded $8.6 million
Experts at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Retrovirus Research are investigating retroviral forms of cancer in a…
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Pregnancy hormone mystery solved
Characterization of dihydroprogesterone may lead the way to better hormone therapies for preventing preterm labor in pregnant women
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Novel poxvirus discovered in sea otters
An examination of unusual lesions on two sea otter pups has led researchers to identify a previously unknown poxvirus.
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
Protect your Family, Pets, and Livestock from Rodents and Rodenticides
Controlling rodents protects animal and public health, but some control measures carry risks of their own. Learn to protect pets if using…
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Missouri professor gives $1 million toward physical activity research
Frank Booth, PhD, a professor in the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine granted $1 million to the university.
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Registry for veterinary clinical trials being considered
The AVMA is set to study the feasibility of creating a national online registry for veterinary clinical trials.
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Establishment and use of veterinary clinical studies committees
All veterinary clinical research conducted on client-owned animals should be performed with oversight that ensures the safe and ethical treatment of…
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Research awards presented
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation conferred awards on Dr. Henry J. Baker and Dr. Deborah W. Knapp for advancing veterinary research
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Cancer center receives large donation
A family has pledged $10 million to the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center, which is the single largest contribution in the center’s…
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Three in a row for AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator
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Furosemide debate continues
The AAEP has petitioned the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2013 to develop a consensus statement on exercise-induced
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Research symposium highlights students’ work
The 2014 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium was held July 31-Aug. 3 at Cornell University.
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Scott honored for advancing feline health
Conference exhibits work of animal disease researchers