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Nominations sought for laboratory animal research award
Nominations for the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners Research Award are requested.
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Despite high demand, laboratory animal veterinarians in short supply
Posted on September 15, 2003 Economic survey shows upward trend in specialists' salaries The mean income for laboratory animal veterinarians…
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LSU laboratory vandalized; animal extremist group claims responsibility
FBI investigating incident as act of domestic terrorism
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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NIAID funds biosafety laboratories at Missouri, Colorado universities
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced that it had awarded multimillion-dollar grants to 11 universities
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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Specialty pay legislation to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine - September 1, 2003
Posted on August 15, 2003 AVMA is developing a coalition to seek bill's passage As the federal government has found it increasingly difficult to…
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NAS reports on potential risks of animal biotechnology
Posted on January 15, 2003 Potential environmental impact and threats to human health top list of concerns A report from the National Academy…
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NAS set to study veterinary research trends
Study will focus on public health and safety, animal health, and comparative medicine
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Students meet with nation's top government veterinarians
Posted on September 15, 2003 Fellowship highlights career opportunities in veterinary medicine For two weeks this past summer, 11 veterinary…
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Obituaries - March 15, 2003
Posted on March 1, 2003 Memorial contributions to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are gratefully accepted. When making such…
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School time
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, Calif., sent out acceptance letters for its charter class
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2004 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health
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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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Warning added to euthanasia products
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia
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APHIS: West Nile virus vaccine safe for use
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has looked into alleged problems in pregnant, vaccinated mares
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Airborne antimicrobials cause concern
Airborne antimicrobials cause concern Researchers have discovered that antimicrobials given to pigs in feed can…
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A practitioner's academician
Posted on November 15, 2003 Spire leads AABP Beef cattle practice was a natural choice for Dr. Mark Spire, president of the American Association…
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White paper advises partnership to reverse veterinarian shortages
A white paper on meeting the critical needs for veterinarians in population health and public practice has been prepared for publication
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.