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Emerging topics in nutrition: See latest research in JAVMA
Watch your mailbox for the December issue of JAVMA, which includes a special supplemental issue addressing emerging and practical topics in nutrition…
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KSU secures over $2M from Hill's
Hill's Pet Nutrition is giving more than $2 million to sponsor renovations at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Hill's provides impressive funding for future conventions
Hill's Pet Nutrition has stepped up to the plate and pledged major funding for future AVMA Annual Conventions
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In March, Hill's expands canned dog food recall
Hill's Pet Nutrition has expanded the scope of its recall of a variety of canned dog foods as the Food and Drug Administration continues to…
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NAVC grows its brand
The North American Veterinary Community hosted its annual conference Jan. 18-22 in Orlando, Fla. The NAVC debuted Vetfolio there.
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Veterinary students raise AIDS awareness
Students at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine have scheduled events in…
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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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FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs
TAKE NOTICE FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs The FDA is amending the food additive regulations to…
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Assessing pet supplements
A third of all U.S. households with dogs use supplements, as do about a fifth of households with cats, according to a report on pet supplements from…
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San Antonio proves popular site for AAEP convention
San Antonio proves popular site for AAEP convention
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Cornell scientists warn of excess copper in dog diets
Cornell scientists are asking regulators to consider limits on copper in dog foods, and the Food and Drug Administration is looking at the issue.
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Ontario’s new dean replaces Stone after 10 years
Dr. Elizabeth Stone will be replaced as dean of the University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College by Dr. Jeff Wichtel.
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Industry group launches informational Web site
The Web site, www.ific.org/, features information on a variety of topics ranging from artificial sweeteners to organic foods
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Companies recall dog foods for aflatoxin
Several companies recalled dry dog foods in December 2011 after detection of aflatoxin concentrations above the acceptable limit.
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Organic foods
Food producers should be encouraged to provide medically necessary therapy, including antimicrobials, under a veterinarian’s direction, regardless of…
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Gelatt 2000 recipient of lifetime achievement award
ACCOLADES Gelatt 2000 recipient of lifetime achievement award Dr. Kirk Gelatt, a distinguished professor at…
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Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
The AVMA believes mandatory labeling of GMOs and GE foods or food products is not necessary.
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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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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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Kansas City Animal Health Corridor continues to grow
California has Silicon Valley. North Carolina has the Research Triangle. Missouri and Kansas have the Kansas
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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
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AAHA members gather in Phoenix
It was a chance for these veterinary care providers to learn the latest developments in veterinary medicine,