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California dog owner awarded $39,000 in veterinary malpractice suit
Jurors find dog's special value far exceeds $10 market value An Orange County
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Pseudorabies rules made final
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has adopted two interim rules pertaining to the
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Succeeding against pseudorabies
The National Pseudorabies Control Board has announced that commercial swine herds in all 50 states are free of pseudorabies
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Guiding producer clients through crises
Producers are faced with the decision of whether to stay in business or start an exit strategy
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Trade losses from animal diseases projected to be in billions
Trade losses from animal diseases projected to be in billions With approximately a third of the world's meat…
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Judge sides with FDA on withdrawal of poultry antimicrobial
An administrative law judge ordered the withdrawal of FDA'S approval for the use of enrofloxacin (Baytril) in poultry
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Promoting swine welfare
The National Pork Board is promoting the Swine Welfare Assurance Program as an assessment tool for producers and veterinarians
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Valuable information regarding generic drugs
The ever-rising price of prescription drugs is a phenomenon that affects nearly every American
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Speaking up
Posted on December 15, 2004 New communications director to augment AVMA message J.B. Hancock, a recent arrival from Washington, D.C., joined the…
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Web-based mentoring program approved
The Executive Board has approved the establishment of a specific, Web-based AVMA Mentoring Program.
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Illinois launches online education program
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has launched Veterinary Education Online, an Internet-based program
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Pet's death rekindles electronic ID debate
Posted on June 14, 2004 Lisa Massey knew little about the electronic microchip her local Banfield, The Pet Hospital, implanted in Hadden,…
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Flunixin, sulfadimethoxine used illegally
The Food and Drug Administration continues to crack down on food animal veterinarians for illegal extralabel drug use
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EPA orders retailers to stop sales of counterfeit flea and tick products for pets
The counterfeit pesticides appear to have been unlawfully imported and packaged
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Gentamicin sulfate, sulfamethoxazole used illegally
The Food and Drug Administration has recently issued warning letters to veterinarians for their illegal use of gentamicin sulfate
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USDA provides additional funding for animal ID system
The USDA will provide an additional $1.5 million for National Animal Identification System cooperative agreements with states.
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Deadly strain of avian flu in Texas
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain not seen in the United States in 20 years
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Students approve change to officers' terms
The highlight of the HOD was a unanimous vote to change the terms of the SAVMA Executive Committee officers
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Veterinary food supply coalition formed - July 1, 2004
Posted on June 14, 2004 The AVMA has joined the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Association of Small Ruminant…
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Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland
Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland 'The mecca for pigs' a fitting site for swine
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Parasite problem growing in goats
A serious health problem in goats has researchers scrambling to come up with solutions.
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FDA warns compounders, veterinarians
FDA warns compounders, veterinarians The Food and Drug Administration has issued at least five warning letters to …
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Fort Dodge, AVMA team up to promote pet wellness
Fort Dodge Animal Health and the AVMA announced that October will be designated National Pet Wellness Month
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Are you asking the right questions?
Veterinary profession steps up to curb illegal drug compounding from bulk substances by educating