JAVMA news
Industry initiatives
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Novartis Animal Health have partnered to launch the Multimodal Osteoarthritis Management Program.
JAVMA news
Alliance will help veterinarians address obesity in pets
Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States during the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control
JAVMA news
Taking it to the streets
The PetFit Tour—part of the AVMA-Hill's Pet Nutrition partnership that's raising awareness about pet obesity—kicked off in
JAVMA news
Grant boosts mission of WSAVA
In March, Hill's Pet Nutrition and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association announced a $1.8 million pledge
JAVMA news
AVMA enters into multimillion-dollar partnership with companies
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Merial have together pledged a total of $4.5 million in support of AVMA programs and
JAVMA news
A time of transition at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof became the director of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, effective Jan. 7, after serving for more than a…
JAVMA news
Hill's donates genome data to promote feline health
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. announced July 20 the donation of its feline genome database to Morris Animal Foundation for the advancement of feline…
JAVMA news
Aja is Hill's new director of professional affairs
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. announced that Dr. Daniel S. Aja is joining the company in January as the new director of professional affairs, succeeding…
JAVMA news
College news
University of Minnesota appoints Ames as dean posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Trevor Ames The
JAVMA news
Pet food commission suggests steps for veterinarians, regulators, manufacturers
Veterinarians should work with the Food and Drug Administration to develop criteria and formalize a system for reporting
JAVMA news
Rising feed costs concern food animal veterinarians
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians devoted a session of its annual meeting to the topic of Controlling Feed Costs, with
JAVMA news
Bulls on parade
Dr. Robert M. Groskin marked the start of National Pet Week May 4 with the first annual Running of the bulls in NJ.
JAVMA news
Morris Animal Foundation creates campaign for healthy cats
Morris Animal Foundation has launched the Happy Healthy Cat Campaign to help ensure that cats get their share of health care and research.
JAVMA news
AVMA brochure on animal welfare targets veterinary students
"Animal welfare: Seeing the forest and the trees" is a new brochure that describes the AVMA's philosophy regarding
JAVMA news
Pet dental campaign reaches 15th year
Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign starts its 15th year with National Pet Dental Health Month
JAVMA news
NAVC marks 25th annual meeting
The North American Veterinary Conference celebrated its 25th anniversary with veterinary professionals from around the world.
JAVMA news
CATalyst initiative building
On July 22 the Companion Animal Medicine track in animal behavior at the AVMA Annual Convention featured presentations about CATalyst—a national…
JAVMA news
AABP condemns abuses at Chino slaughterhouse - February 7, 2008
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has issued a statement condemning abusive practices at a Chino, Calif.,
JAVMA news
Mars recalls pet food because of potential link with human illness
Mars Petcare has issued a recall of dry pet food from its manufacturing facility in Everson, Pa., because of a possible link between products from the…
JAVMA news
Summit produces plan to remedy deficiencies in the care of cats
The recent CATalyst Summit on feline health has resulted in a plan to improve feline veterinary care, increase responsible pet
JAVMA news
Equine veterinarians continue to advance horse health
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for…