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Greater surveillance called for after finding potential deer reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2
Even after the pandemic recedes, SARS-CoV-2 will likely remain active in the environment in animal hosts, notably in white-tailed deer found…
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University of Georgia recognizes three alumni
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized three alumni in late March with awards for service to the veterinary profession.
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Clark promoted to USPHS rear admiral
U.S. Public Health Service officer Dr. Terri R. Clark was promoted to rear admiral this past November, becoming only the second female veterinarian…
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The case of the wildly varying degrees of toxicity in wildlife
A real doctor treats more than one species. At least that's how one of veterinary medicine's favorite sayings goes—and there's a lot of truth to it,
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Delegates to consider dues proposal, policy revisions
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a proposal to expand the reduction in AVMA member dues for newer graduates as well as revisions to policies…
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AVMA may change guidance for CO2 euthanasia in rodents
Pending revisions to the AVMA's euthanasia guidelines likely will instruct veterinarians to use faster flow rates when using carbon dioxide
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Project aims to identify viruses with pandemic potential
The U.S. Agency for International Development is working with Washington State University on a global, multimillion-dollar project to identify unknown…
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The CDC for wildlife
Established in 1975, the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center is at the forefront of wildlife health research for
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Study breaks species barrier on widespread parasite
In a scientific article published this summer, a research team from the University of Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural…
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Live CWD test in elk shows promise
posted July 1, 2008 Researchers in May completed their third year of evaluating and validating the first…
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Harbor seal aided by noninvasive kidney stone treatment
A harbor seal at the Vancouver Aquarium became one of the early patients for a noninvasive kidney stone treatment that could help humans and animals.
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease’s spread appears to be slowing
Since the latest strain of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV-2) was first detected more than three years ago, it continues to spread in…
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Searching beyond the lamplight
Even after the human genome was mapped, genetic researchers continued to focus on known kinases.
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Researchers find antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis
Researchers have found an antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis, which is currently nearly 100 percent fatal.
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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CWD spreading, sometimes long before discovery
About four in 10 wild cervids are infected with CWD in areas of Colorado, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The always-fatal prion disease also can simmer…
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Russian, US vets collaborate on distemper threat to tigers
Russian and Wildlife Conservation Society veterinarians have teamed up to determine how serious a threat distemper is to endangered
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Minimizing urban wildlife conflict is institute's goal
A multiyear study currently under way in Chicago aims to identify how best to minimize conflict between people and urban wildlife.
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Use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing, and education
The AVMA believes there is justification for prudent and humane use of random-source dogs and cats in research, testing, and education, under specific…
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1985 - 1995
The scientific section of JAVMA underwent a complete makeover toward the end of this decade, truly transforming its look.
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Virus killing rabbits in Western U.S.
A viral disease that kills wild and domesticated rabbits is spreading in the Western U.S. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 affects the…
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Tactics analyzed in fighting remaining brucellosis infections
Lingering cases connected with wildlife exposure