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Unwanted horse problem to be analyzed in initial study
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has launched a nationwide survey in its first step to study the problem of unwanted horses.
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New facility to advance study of foreign animal disease
The NBAF will improve the capabilities of the Department of Agriculture to develop vaccines, conduct diagnostics, and train veterinarians in the…
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USDA seeking veterinarians' help in promoting NAIS
Investigators spent an average of 199 days tracing the sources of animals infected with bovine tuberculosis between October 2005 and August 2007,…
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Harry J. Magrane Jr.
Dr. Harry J. Magrane Jr. of Mishawaka, Ind., died Nov. 8, 2008, at the age of 89.
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AAEP president found inspiration from other members
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' newest president, Dr. Harry W. Werner, knows he didn't get to where he is today without some help.
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Equine conference educates, updates on active year
Suits and ties mixed with cowboy hats and boots during the 54th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners' 54th Annual Convention, Dec.…
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New resource available on generic drugs
Pharmaceutical trade group members hope veterinarians will learn more about generic drug safety and drug industry issues
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Equine veterinarians hope to improve racing standards
The state of horse racing is in flux, and no one knows this better than industry insiders.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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AVMA launches 'Chew on This' podcast series on food safety
From holiday meals to unpasteurized milk, the AVMA's new podcast series Chew on This examines issues relevant to food safety and the
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AVMA conference readies leaders for challenges and opportunities
Raising up the next generation of veterinary leaders was the subtext of the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference held Jan. 9-11 in Chicago.
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FARAD surviving, but future funding uncertain
Eight organizations including the AVMA have pledged more than $16,000 to help maintain a consortium
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Horse slaughter conditions in Mexico explored by AAEP group
Though nearly two years have passed since the last horse processing plant closed in the United States, horses continue being shipped from the United…
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NCVEI issues pet insurance guide
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues on Jan. 19 released the first in a series of position papers
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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Pfizer to acquire Wyeth
Pfizer has announced a $68 billion merger agreement to acquire Wyeth, parent of Fort Dodge Animal Health.
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First rDNA construct approved for human use
A human-use anticoagulant derived from milk of genetically engineered goats is the first approved pharmaceutical product of a genetically engineered…
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
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More information more accessible on food supply veterinary medicine site
Job postings, statistics, videos, and updates are easier to access because of recent changes to the food supply veterinary medicine section of the…
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Donor doesn't want money going to veterinary college
A public rebuke by a wealthy donor to Oklahoma State University has put the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences' teaching practices under a…
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Industry sponsors renew support for pathology training positions
Industry sponsors recently renewed funding for eight training positions in veterinary pathology, a field with continuing shortages.
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Organization accredits 50 compounding pharmacies
Fifty compounding pharmacies, including some that compound animal drugs, have now earned accreditation from the Pharmacy Compounding
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Wildlife a concern in BVDV control
Lessons from tuberculosis eradication attempts could improve bovine viral diarrhea virus control programs.