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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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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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The EU bans cosmetics testing on animals
After more than a decade of debate, European leaders reached an agreement that will ban cosmetics testing on animals
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Racing to save humans through animal research
Veterinary researchers are improving our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, interspecies transmission, and a host of other public and animal…
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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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Study results suggest lab mice susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants
SARS-CoV-2 mutations may extend the virus’s host range, as preliminary study results indicate two variants can infect common strains of laboratory…
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Vesicular stomatitis cases identified
posted June 1, 2005 Scientists have confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis in horses in New Mexico and Arizona. The cases are the first to be…
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Concerns raised over focused versus full inspections at research facilities
Officials at a Harvard University–based legal clinic and the U.S. Department of Agriculture disagree on the effectiveness of ensuring animal welfare…
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APHIS: West Nile virus vaccine safe for use
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has looked into alleged problems in pregnant, vaccinated mares
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USDA requires new test for tickborne horse disease
Posted on May 15, 2003 In May, the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service started requiring horses imported into…
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Vesicular stomatitis affecting four states
At press time, the latest situation report on vesicular stomatitis posted by the Department of Agriculture's Centers for
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Horse racing deaths decreasing in California
Equine fatalities in California horse racing have declined 50% over the past two years, dropping from 144 to 72, reported the California Horse Racing…
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Fortier picked as next AVMA editor-in-chief
Dr. Lisa Fortier will join the AVMA staff as the 15th editor-in-chief of the Association’s journals and director of the Publications Division,…