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Equine parasite guidelines available
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed the first official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses.
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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Resisting heartworm prevention
Nearly all dogs given heartworm prophylaxis are protected, but two parasite experts said they have seen evidence that some heartworms are resistant to…
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Rise in snake fungal disease draws researchers’ attention
Wildlife officials are monitoring a fungal disease infecting certain wild snake populations in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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USDA awards $4 million for veterinarians in shortage areas
The Department of Agriculture announced Nov. 12 that it offered awards totaling $4 million to nearly 50 veterinarians toward repayment of veterinary…
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AVMA warns of risks in lamb tail docking
Docking lambs’ tails can help save their lives, but cutting tails too short also can hurt the animals.
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Two veterinarians join parasitology program
Two residencies were awarded this year at the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology.
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LEGENDS: The accidental epidemiologist
Dr. Calvin W. Schwabe fathered a generation of veterinary epidemiologists
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A library of livestock heritage
Livestock breeding has followed narrow lines to improve production, and dozens of breeds have fallen out of favor.
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Adapting to global changes
The veterinary profession needs to adapt to serve more than a wealthy minority, including those without the means to adapt to
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American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Annual conference, Oct. 20-26, 2012, Oakland, Calif.
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Heartworm preventive resistance is real
Dr. Wallace Graham said heartworm experts seem to agree genetic change in heartworms is related to resistance to preventive drugs.
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Meet your new neighbors
More and more, veterinarians are being called to treat chickens kept in urban and suburban neighborhoods where no food animal
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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
Circovirus in Dogs FAQ
This page answers pet owners' common questions about the recently discovered canine circovirus and its possible role in disease in dogs.
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Finding alternatives in the face of resistance
Dr. Cyril G. Gay has seen substantial money and labor invested in researching antimicrobial resistance but far less in finding new tools to treat and…
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AVMF puts mission into action
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation sponsored animal-related events in several communities this past fall as
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LEGENDS: A great teacher of great men
When Dr. James Law joined the faculty of the newly established Cornell University in 1868, the Scottish expatriate made history as the first…