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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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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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USDA awards $2.4 million to support rural veterinary services
Among the recipients, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners received its second grant to provide workshops on business management for…
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The heated topic of raw milk
Unpasteurized milk has found a niche, with devoted followers hyping its taste and purported health benefits.
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AVMA presents Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine certified 40 new diplomates following the certification examination
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Re-homing or retiring animals for a new life after research
For about 18 years, Dr. Lara Helwig has been re-homing animals used in research, currently as director of Bio Med Animal Care at Brown University and…
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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AVMA emphasizes responsible stewardship of laboratory animals
The AVMA has revised the policy "Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Education" to balance the emphasis placed on the importance of animal-based…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
60th annual meeting, Oct. 12-18, 2017, San Diego
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USDA ends some brucellosis research
Animal health authorities ended a brucellosis research project in two states after determining that regulations on biological threats require…
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Animal research helps pets, too
This past October, the Foundation for Biomedical Research launched its "Love Animals? Support Animal Research" campaign to educate the public about…
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Applications invited for grants in laboratory animal science
Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply for a Grant for Laboratory Animal Science from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
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NIH requests information on care of laboratory animals
The National Institutes of Health is exploring the need to update its Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
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Vesicular stomatitis affects multiple states in 2005
The Department of Agriculture's Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health reported that 583 equids and 194 cattle tested positive for vesicular…
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Bovine sessions a fusion of science, application
Practitioners attend continuing education meetings for two reasons, in Dr. John Ferry's estimation.
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Genetically engineered cows resist bacteria that cause mastitis
Researchers at the Department of Agriculture have genetically engineered dairy cows that resist mastitis
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Funding redirected to enhance BSE research program
Almost $2 million in funding has been redirected to enhance research on bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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Vesicular stomatitis quarantines lifted in Texas; remain in Colorado, New Mexico
As of late October, all vesicular stomatitis quarantines in Texas had been lifted; however, quarantines remained at 141 premises in Colorado
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Partial debut of antimicrobial decision system planned for spring
An AABP general session audience listened intently as Dr. Mike Apley previewed and traced the progress of the Veterinary
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AABP embarks on leadership transition
Conference zeros in on humane handling, threats to agriculture
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Vesicular stomatitis outbreak spreads to Colorado
As of Aug. 2, the Department of Agriculture had confirmed 23 cases of vesicular stomatitis in horses
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A work in progress
When bovine spongiform encephalopathy was diagnosed in Washington state in December 2003, the nation was fortunate
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USDA plans sharp increase in BSE testing
The Department of Agriculture in March announced a tenfold increase in the number of cattle tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The plan…