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Nonhuman primates as assistance animals
The AVMA does not support the use of nonhuman primates as assistance animals because of animal welfare concerns, the potential for serious injury, and…
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Removal or reduction of teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores
The AVMA opposes removal or reduction of healthy teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores, except when required for medical treatment or approved…
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Primate position amended; Internet counseling position referred
On the recommendation of the Committee on the Human-Animal Bond, the AVMA position on Nonhuman Primates as Assistance Animals was
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg raspberry
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 45mg raspberry
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg grape
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 1gm fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 190mg fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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AVMA testifies against keeping primates as pets
The House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans held a hearing March 11 on the Captive Primate Safety Act…
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 1gm banana
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Lawsuit seeks stronger protections for primates
Lawyers representing the Department of Agriculture asked a federal court this October to dismiss a lawsuit by animal advocates
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Primate veterinarians promote animal welfare, biomedical research
When reports surfaced earlier this year that some primates at the New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana had been mistreated, some people may have…
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Single policy on teeth reduction and removal adopted
The AVMA has a new policy concerning teeth removal and reduction in nonhuman primates and carnivores that replaces two related policies.
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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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House acts on AVMA-supported initiatives
The AVMA welcomed two positive developments in the House of Representatives in June: a $1 million appropriation for the National
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AVMA welfare positions evolve - June 1, 2004
AVMA welfare positions evolve New position on tail docking of cattle amended, other positions adopted On…
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AAALAC International appoints Bayne as executive director
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International appointed Dr. Kathryn Bayne (Washington State ’87) as its new…
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Reimann named to NIH council
Dr. Keith Reimann, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and senior director of product discovery at MassBiologics, has been…
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Legislative priorities identified
The Executive Board approved several recommendations from its Legislative Advisory Committee regarding bills in the 111th Congress.
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Spain set to grant rights to great apes
The Spanish parliament in June announced its support for granting limited rights to gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
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Board acts on human-animal bond issues
The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.
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Ebola outbreak involves a new strain
Laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a new strain of Ebola virus in a recent outbreak in humans in western Uganda