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Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
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West Nile virus survives winter; no surprise, says CDC
Testing of mosquitoes in New York City and a dead red-tailed hawk in
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Rabbit calicivirus infection confirmed in Iowa rabbitry
A rabbitry in Crawford County, Iowa was found to have rabbit calicivirus infection, also known as viral hemorrhagic disease.
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Hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in Foxhounds
Foxhounds, with a long tradition as hunting dogs, have recently become the hounded ones.
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New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
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Genetically engineering a pet? History shows it won't be easy
A transgenic animal is one whose genome has been altered by the introduction of foreign DNA.
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Veterinarians help protect soldiers in Operation Enduring Freedom
Posted on June 15, 2002 Dr. Craig Carter, lieutenant colonel, examines Brenda with the help of her handler, Jaromir Josipovic. Negotiating the…
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USDA tracks illegal importation of animals that may pose FMD risk
Department of Agriculture officials are investigating the illegal importation of 107 tenrecs, members of a family of small mammalian insectivores
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American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine
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British relent on quarantine rules for U.S., Canadian pets
Posted on December 15, 2002 The United Kingdom has relaxed its six-month quarantine restriction on cats and dogs entering the island nation from…
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Label instructions tightened on Hartz flea and tick control products
Hartz Mountain Corporation has agreed to enact measures to reduce potential risks to pets.
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The animal rights struggle
The ANIMAL RIGHTS struggle Animal Agriculture Alliance addresses animal rights movement n recent years,…
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Wildlife pets create ethical, practical challenges for veterinarians
An astute veterinarian was the first to alert public health authorities to the monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest in May 2003
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AAHA to release guidelines on senior and dental care
The American Animal Hospital Association has developed the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
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Heartworm society updates guidelines
The American Heartworm Society released updated guidelines in June to help veterinarians better manage—from prevention to
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Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief
PetSmart Charities has awarded $2.3 million in grants to help disaster relief agencies and animal welfare organizations address
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Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
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Research targets conditions of older cats and dogs
The medical conditions that afflict aging cats and dogs have been a focus of much research in recent years
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Recall of pet food leaves veterinarians seeking solutions
No one knows how many cats and dogs have fallen ill after eating the pet food subject to a massive recall.
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Grateful clients contribute funds to veterinary colleges
Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners of Barbaro, donated $3 million to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
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AVMA weighs in on microchip-tumor reports
The AVMA is very concerned about press reports and studies linking microchips commonly implanted in cats and dogs to cancer
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Finned animals increasingly seen as patients
Fish owners, Dr. Roberts said, are increasingly aware that veterinarians can not only help their pets but also provide better care than pet store…
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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AVMA Answers: Rabies titers
Dr. Lynne White-Shim of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division, answers common questions about rabies
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Stem cells in theory & practice
Veterinarians treating horses, dogs, cats with stem cells as research continues.