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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine certified 53 new diplomates following the certification examination it
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Laboratories terminated, but lessons learned
At veterinary colleges, such laboratories have come under increasing attention this past year.
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Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
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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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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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Safety testing
The AVMA supports research to discover and develop safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and medical devices that benefit animals and…
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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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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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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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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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Canine brucellosis
Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs that can affect humans and is therefore a One Health issue.
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FDA cautions about chicken jerky products for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration continues to caution that certain chicken jerky products for dogs—also sold as chicken tenders,
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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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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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Canine brucellosis policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on canine brucellosis:
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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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FDA scrutinizes jerky treats linked with canine illness
The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 2,000 complaints in the past five years of illnesses in dogs following consumption of jerky…
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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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Hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in Foxhounds
Foxhounds, with a long tradition as hunting dogs, have recently become the hounded ones.