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Idaho agriculture department has interim state veterinarian
Dr. Greg Ledbetter has filled the post of interim administrator/state veterinarian of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal…
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases
A training course in foreign animal diseases will be available at the University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine.
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European industries plan to reduce animal testing
European industry groups have agreed to work with the government to support alternatives to animal testing.
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Brokken named AAEP president
Dr. Thomas D. Brokken was named the 52nd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the group's annual convention in Seattle…
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AAEP gets energized in Seattle
More than 5,800 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to Seattle for the 51st annual convention of the American Association of…
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FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking comment on the Animal Drug User Fee Act regarding the program's performance and reauthorization.
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
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The truth about serum
The anesthesia team is transfusing the patient with plasma believed to contain normal to high protein concentrations.
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AVMA Answers: New member classifications
Q: Why is the AVMA changing the classification system for members' professional information?
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Vision to lead
When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles in Hawaii this July, one of its responsibilities will be to vote on the next AVMA president-elect.
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Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
The Department of Homeland Security is exploring sites for a proposed new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
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Horse slaughter will continue despite new law
Federal law requires inspections of livestock before slaughter to ensure that the animals are treated humanely.
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Accolades
Dr. Ron Prestage (AUB '82) has become chairman of the board of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association for
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CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling
The annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases was dedicated to Dr. William L. Mengeling of Ames, Iowa.
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USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system
Only 12 of the nation's state and university veterinary diagnostic laboratories are now up to speed, ie, supplied with modern, up-to-date equipment…
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CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus
Three deaths linked to a rodent borne virus have the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention working to raise awareness about the zoonotic threat.
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Former AVMA convention manager dies at 83
Russell G. Rongren held a variety of administrative positions during his 35 years on the AVMA staff
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AAHA updates canine vaccine guidelines
posted April 1, 2006 The American Animal Hospital Association in March released a new edition of its vaccine guidelines for dogs. The 2006…
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Improving energy use in veterinary clinics
The initiative provides for a 22 percent increase in funding for clean-energy research at the Department of Energy.
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Jury to militant animal rights group: Guilty
A federal jury convicted an animal extremist group of inciting violence and terror against a New Jersey research company that uses animals to test…
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AASV president leads attack on deadly disease
Dr. Scott Dee wants to help wipe a disease from the face of the continent.