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Food industry groups release animal welfare program report
The Food Marketing Institute released a progress report that outlines the organizations' ongoing food animal welfare initiative
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Food Industry Animal Welfare Program assembled
Posted on April 15, 2002 The Food Marketing Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants have joined forces for the purpose of…
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AABP embraces disabled livestock, dairy cattle welfare guidelines -
The AABP board of directors endorsed the position on disabled livestock
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Facing crackdown, dietary supplement companies promise changes
The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled a plan to help states remove unapproved dietary supplements for animals
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Florida granted brucellosis class-free status
On Dec. 12, 2001, the Department of Agriculture declared Florida free of brucellosis
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Positions adopted to protect animal welfare
Seven recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee involving AVMA positions safeguard animal welfare received Executive Board action
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Your turn to comment on veterinary accreditation provisions
Help reshape the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
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AVMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use
VMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use
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Race to the Top--Bartels, Walther vie for president-elect
When the AVMA House of Delegates convenes in Nashville, delegates must decide between two candidates vying to lead the Association
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AVMA applies to host 2005 world congress
The Executive Board decided to submit an application to the WVA to sponsor the 28th World Veterinary Congress in 2005.
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Salmonella prevalence continues to decline
In a report released in April, the agency documents a reduction in the presence of Salmonella organisms in all categories of meat products
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The rationale for ridding U.S. of scrapie
Posted on April 15, 2002 Scrapie is uncommon in the United States. The disease has been diagnosed in only about 1,600 sheep and goats since it…
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Novartis sues Internet pharmacies for prescription drug violations
Posted on May 1, 2002 Novartis Animal Health U.S. is suing three Internet retailers of pet care products for trademark infringement, false…
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Topical gels: An option for panicky pill takers?
There are over 100 drugs advertised as products that can be administered topically to veterinary patients
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Are you ready for producers' questions about the scrapie program?
Posted on April 15, 2002 Veterinarians are central to the success of the accelerated scrapie eradication program launched by the Department of …
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Veterinary Botanical Medical Association founded
Posted on February 15, 2002 Courtesy of the PDR for Herbal Medicine – Thomson Medical Economics The Veterinary Botanical Medical Association was…
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Texas institute targets agroterrorism
Recall the fear, confusion, and disruption—not to mention the lives lost—last year resulting from a few anthrax-laced letters mailed
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Exotic pets create prickly situation for owners, veterinarians
Pet buyers are fueling the illegal importation of tenrecs from Madagascar.
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Prevent - prepare - respond - recover
Posted on May 1, 2002 Some in the general public may wonder how an animal health emergency would be of concern to them. It is our job as members…
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Using cell phones safely
Cell phones provide an important means of communication; however, when they are used while driving, they pose a distraction and a hazard.
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Little takes helm as convention director
David Little has been named director of the Convention and Meeting Planning Division.
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Veterinary, equine community dispel accusations against the pregnant mare urine industry
The two sides of the pregnant mare urine debate, at face value, appear to be horse lovers versus a pharmaceutical company.
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Slaughter of horses for human food would be banned by legislation
A bill under consideration in Congress would prohibit slaughtering horses in the United States for human consumption
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Natural antimicrobials look promising
Natural antimicrobials may prove effective in increasing growth and combating disease
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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.