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American College of Veterinary Nutrition
American College of Veterinary Nutrition five new diplomates following the certification examination it conducted June 10-11 in Seattle.
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LEGENDS: Innovator in nutrition
Small animal medicine and the pet food industry were still in their infancy in the early 20th century when Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. began developing…
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Alliance seeks to offer insight into pet nutrition
The Pet Nutrition Alliance aims to become the go-to source for “nonbranded” information on pet nutrition, independent of manufacturers.
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Industry initiatives
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Novartis Animal Health have partnered to launch the Multimodal Osteoarthritis Management Program.
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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
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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
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Grant boosts mission of WSAVA
In March, Hill's Pet Nutrition and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association announced a $1.8 million pledge
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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
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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…
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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…
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Program helps low-income families keep their pets
A nonprofit has been created to fill the void in the United States’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps, which excludes…
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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…
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Granstrom promoted to AVMA executive position
Dr. David E. Granstrom has been named the AVMA’s new associate executive vice president and chief operating officer, starting Aug. 5.
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Cast of characters opens historic convention
Famous veterinarians from the annals of U.S. veterinary history joined broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis the evening of July 19 as he hosted the…
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Communicating with clients key to preventive care
While gearing up to launch a consumer campaign, Partners for Healthy Pets is stepping up efforts to help practitioners promote preventive care to…
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College news
University of Minnesota appoints Ames as dean posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Trevor Ames The
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The fat factor
In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent.
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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
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Promote pet dental health in February
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, while the accompanying educational campaign extends year-round.
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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
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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.