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UNDER REVIEWForeign animal disease laboratory
The AVMA actively seeks continued adequate congressional funding for the upgrading, maintenance, operation, or rebuilding of the United States'…
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine welcomed 62 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held July 16 at…
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AVMA emphasizes responsible stewardship of laboratory animals
The AVMA has revised the policy "Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Education" to balance the emphasis placed on the importance of animal-based…
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – July 15, 2022
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine welcomed 43 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held July 15 at…
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine – June 26, 2023
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) welcomed 52 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held June 26 at…
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State diagnostic laboratories protect all creatures, great and small
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
62nd annual meeting, Oct. 23-28, Providence, Rhode Island
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
63rd annual meeting, held virtually, Oct. 5-21, 2020
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians - April 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 64th annual meeting virtually from Oct. 22-26, 2021. The AAVLD presented…
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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…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – October 12-18, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) held its 66th annual meeting from October 12-18, 2023, in National Harbor,…
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – Oct. 6-12, 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 65th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The AAVLD…
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The animal rights struggle
The ANIMAL RIGHTS struggle Animal Agriculture Alliance addresses animal rights movement n recent years,…
Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee advises on issues related to animal welfare, guided by the overarching AVMA Animal Welfare Principles.
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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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United States Animal Health Association
124th annual meeting, held virtually, Oct. 6-24, 2020
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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
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Groups seek combined oversight of research animals
Four organizations in research and human medicine support combining federal oversight over research animals.
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United States Animal Health Association - April 2022
The United States Animal Health Association presented awards and seated new officials during its 125th annual meeting, held in person and virtually…
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United States Animal Health Association – Oct. 6-12, 2022
The United States Animal Health Association held its 126th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The USAHA presented awards and seated…
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?
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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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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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APHIS announces $16M in funding to protect animal health
The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for programs to help prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and to reduce the spread…