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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine welcomed 53 new diplomates following its board certification examination
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine certified 57 new diplomates following the certification examination it held June
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine certified 25 new diplomates following the certification examination it held July 13 in Bethesda,…
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine certified 58 new diplomates following the certification examination it held July 24 in Bethesda,…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
61st annual meeting, Oct. 18-24, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
58th annual meeting, Oct. 22-26, 2015, Providence, Rhode Island
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50 years later, animal welfare act is a work in progress
The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966, originally to protect laboratory animals while also regulating animal dealers and the laboratories…
Animal health
Veterinarians are committed to protecting the health of all animal species in all environments. The AVMA has many resources to support veterinaries in…
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United States Animal Health Association
119th annual meeting, Oct. 22-28, 2015, Providence, Rhode Island
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
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Editing Animals
Recent gene-editing technologies are being used to create mice that model human genetic diseases, Holstein cattle lacking horns, and current research…
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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
Zika virus
Can pets be reservoir hosts for Zika virus? Can dogs or other pets get Zika from humans or transmit it to them? Is there a vaccine for Zika?
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
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EPA plans to reduce animal testing
Environmental Protection Agency officials plan to reduce the use of animals in studies assessing the risks of pesticides and other potentially…
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
39th World Small Animal Veterinary Congress, Sept. 16-19, Cape Town, South Africa
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
43rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Sept. 25-28, Singapore
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Animal disease researchers honored
CRWAD meeting dedicated to veterinary microbiologist Maheswaran
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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Resolutions cover transport of research animals, governance
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate in January on a resolution that would support the continued ability to humanely transport
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United States Animal Health Association
122nd annual meeting, Oct. 18-24, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri
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Plans underway for 2019 animal welfare competition
Dates have been set for the 19th annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, which will be held this fall in Colorado. The competition, known as AWJAC,…
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Nine veterinarians to aid USDA on animal health issues
Nine veterinarians are part of a 20-member committee that will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on animal disease
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Animal welfare competition: Test your skills
Attention AVMA members, veterinary students, undergraduates, and graduate students: You’re invited to take part in a unique and interactive learning…
Microchipping of animals as a means of identification
Explore the benefits of microchipping, different types of chips, their efficacy, tips for implantation and scanning, and the importance of registering…