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USDA building new center for poultry research
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has broken ground on a $5.2 million facility for poultry research
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AAZV, AAWV call for papers
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians are issuing a call for
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In surprise move, Crawford resigns as FDA commissioner
Two months after a grueling confirmation hearing to head the FDA, Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. abruptly resigned his post
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Revised guide to drug, vaccine, pesticide use in aquaculture available
The revised edition of the popular Guide to Drug, Vaccine, and Pesticide Use in Aquaculture is now available as a Web document
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AVMA GHLIT appoints Johnson director of member
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust has hired Dr. Jody Johnson to fill the newly created role of director of member services.
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Companies contribute to animal rescue and relief
AVMA sponsors help veterinary community tend to hurricane victims posted October 15, 2005 Makers of animal food and pharmaceuticals supplied …
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FDA biosecurity record-keeping rule becomes effective; meetings planned
A new Food and Drug Administration regulation requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons in the United
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Bush nominates veterinarian to head FDA
President George W. Bush announced Feb. 14 that he is nominating Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. to be commissioner of the Food and Drug
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Student leadership conference to be offered
With approval from the Executive Board, the AVMA will provide $15,000 to support the 2005 National Veterinary Leadership
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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First lady to veterinarians: 'You're my kind of crowd'
Bush headlines General Session posted August 15, 2005 Former first lady Barbara Bush headlined the AVMA General Session/World…
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AVMA, Heifer partnership has sustainable prospects
The AVMA partnership enabled Heifer to spread its work into new areas of Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
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Senate overwhelmingly approves Crawford as FDA head
Months after President Bush nominated him as the official head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. was confirmed
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AVMA Auxiliary looks to boost membership
posted September 1, 2005 The Auxiliary to the AVMA celebrated another year at the AVMA Annual Convention in July. Recruiting new and former…
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Heifer briefs AVMA on long-term tsunami recovery mission
Heifer International has begun the important preparatory work involved in its initiative to rebuild livelihoods destroyed by the South Asia tsunami.
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Veterinarian part of US-Russian collaboration on anthrax sensor
Dr. Stoltenow first started working with Russian scientists in 2001, not long after Sept. 11.
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Veterinarians convene in the City of Lakes
The 142nd AVMA Annual Convention/28th World Veterinary Congress, held July 16-20 in Minneapolis, hosted 8,743 total attendees
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AVMA Answers
How will holding the World Veterinary Congress in conjunction with the AVMA Annual Convention in Minneapolis
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Legislation would regulate puppy mills
A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large-scale…
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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The cutting edge
posted April 15, 2005 Since it first emerged in the mid-1980s, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome has been wreaking havoc…
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AVMA passes on million-dollar gift
Heifer International begins rebuilding lives in Asia posted August 15, 2005 The veterinary community has become a link in Heifer
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Veterinary leaders converge in Chicago
More than 400 veterinary leaders assembled in Chicago for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference.