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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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Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing guidelines, initiate public awareness campaign
Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing
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AVMF accepting research award nominations
AVMF accepting research award nominations The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is accepting nominations…
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Veterinary Medical Database adopts SNOMED
Veterinary colleges and organizations in the United States are familiar with SNOMED Reference Terminology
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Behavioral research using animal models may need improvement
Researchers using rodent models to study mental disease may not be getting accurate results
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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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AVMA supports 'Survivors' campaign
The AVMA Executive Board approved sending a letter to the Foundation for Biomedical Research supporting its Survivors public education campaign
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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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Challenges immense for infectious disease research in large animals
The challenges of using mice for infectious disease research are minor when compared with studies involving large animals.
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Genome roundup
This past December, scientists completed a first draft of the genome sequence of the chimpanzee.
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'A critical asset'
'A critical asset' AVMA president encouragessupport for upgrades at Plum Island After 50 years of service…
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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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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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Summer programs offer students a taste of research
Introducing veterinary students to research is the goal of summer programs at colleges across the country.
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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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Hatcher advocates more time on farm
Preparing practitioners for front line a priority for AABP president posted November 1, 2006 The combination of owning a private practice…
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Grants available for alternatives to animal use
The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation is offering funding for methods pertaining to biomedical research
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DHS giving $44 million for zoonotic disease, food safety research
The Department of Homeland Security announced in mid-February that Kansas State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Minnesota will…
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Reviving the romance of rural practice
The rural lifestyle is the main draw for veterinarians entering rural veterinary practice, according to survey
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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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Rinderpest nearly eradicated worldwide
A disease that killed millions of cattle and contributed to the development of modern veterinary medicine could soon be the first animal disease…
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Deadly pneumonia traced to domestic sheep
New research claims to settle the controversial and long-running debate over whether domestic sheep can infect bighorn sheep with the bacteria that…
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Europe adopts new animal testing regulations
Legislation passed by the European Parliament this September will prohibit member states from using great apes in nearly all research
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Captive elephant welfare study under way
A three-year, first-of-its-kind study commenced in December for the purpose of producing data that will be used to determine best practices in zoo…