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Report criticizes management of wild horses
A National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council committee spent more than a year analyzing the Bureau of Land Management’s
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Updated Ag Guide expands on pain management
The Ag Guide is a primary reference for agricultural animal care at research institutions, and recent updates strengthen calls for use of pain…
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New AAHA nutrition, weight management guidelines published
The 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association include information on body condition score, muscle…
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Counting cats to create better management programs
An ambitious plan is underway in the nation's capital to quantify the number of cats living there over the next three years.
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Taking the chronic out of enteropathies
Veterinarians have many tools in their toolbox to treat chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats, particularly nutritional management, and a new…
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Targeted feral cat sterilization yields lower euthanasia rates
A University of Florida study of a feline trap-neuter-return program found that a targeted approach helped effectively manage the feral cat population…
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats
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Getting beyond surgical contraception
Surgical sterilization has long been considered the gold standard for managing dog and cat populations in the United States.
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Getting ahead of osteoarthritis in pets
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a pet can be unwelcome to the veterinarian as well as the pet owner because the disease is painful and progressive,…
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Study links skin allergies in dogs to problem behaviors
Research supports calls for treatment of dermatoses in dogs and other animals, including management of environmental stressors
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Wild horse, burro population still out of control
Overpopulation of wild horses and burros has been a major focus for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management as grazing land begins…
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HOD adopts policies on cribbing, microchipping animals
In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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AVMA revises policy on feral cats to encourage collaboration
The AVMA has revised its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” to encourage collaboration among veterinarians, humane groups, and wildlife…
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Veterinary behaviorists: No role for aversive dog training practices
Reward-based dog training offers the most advantages and least harm to the learner’s welfare, according to the American Veterinary Society of Animal…
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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Helping diabetic pets live happily ever after
Diagnosing diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs is pretty straightforward, but treatment and monitoring can be complex—especially with more options…
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AVMA: Prioritize animal welfare, not marketing, in treatment decisions
AVMA leaders advocate against withholding any necessary medications from livestock, including on organic and antimicrobial-free farms.
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Finding the spreaders of chronic wasting disease
Research teams are working to improve tests used to find the prions that cause chronic wasting disease, track animal movements and interactions…
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UK study finds disconnect in diagnosis, treatment of canine epilepsy
A study by the University of London Royal Veterinary College revealed a significant difference between how primary care veterinarians in the United…
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Board revises guidelines for spay/neuter clinics
The AVMA Executive Board approved renaming and revising the "Guidelines for Veterinarians Participating in Spay/Neuter
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FDA identifies causes of drug shortages, proposes solutions
Logistical and regulatory challenges among cited issues
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Cull sheds light on CWD, test sought for detection in live animals
About 17% of white-tailed deer tested suspect or positive for chronic wasting disease during a recent hunt in southwest Montana. The U.S. Department…
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HOD to deliberate on declawing
AVMA House of Delegates also to consider microchips, cribbing, use of technology
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.