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Welfare of equids ever-evolving
Welfare of equids ever-evolving If all horses could talk like the famous Mister Ed, their caregivers would not have…
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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Laboratories terminated, but lessons learned
At veterinary colleges, such laboratories have come under increasing attention this past year.
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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Disaster conference gives animal issues a seat at the table
One way to learn and improve on the process of disaster management is to combine the resources and experiences of those who have experienced disasters…
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Reporting laws suggest need for abuse standards
The statute protects veterinarians from civil or criminal liability when they alert authorities to an animal they suspect has been inhumanely treated
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Government evaluates distress of laboratory animals
Government evaluates distress of laboratory animalsAnimal interest, research groups await possible changes to welfare
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Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
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Working together to fight emerging diseases
Working together to fight emerging diseases New director general of Office International des Epizooties stresses cooperation
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The problem with pain
The problem with pain Veterinarians are making a thorny issue a priority When Dr. William J. Tranquilli…
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Euthanatized animals can poison wildlife: Veterinarians receive fines
In 1999, a veterinarian and a rancher in Colorado were dismayed to find that they had accidentally killed five golden eagles and two bald eagles.
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Confiscated Asian turtles treated in marathon rescue effort
US volunteers, including veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary students responded en masse to an Asian turtle crisis
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International swine experts discuss health, management, consumer issues at congress
The 17th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress was held June 2-5 in Ames, Iowa.
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The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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Animal hoarding: A public health problem veterinarians can take a lead role in solving
Experts estimate that there at least 700 new cases of animal hoarding, sometimes called collecting, every year in the United States.
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Planning for the welfare of individual animals
These animals are regarded by our public as distinct individuals, with names, with identities, with personalities
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Heightened security precautions may cause problems for horse transportation
Posted on May 15, 2003 9/11 makes airlines wary of carrying tranquilizers for horses While traveling from the United States to New Zealand, a…
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LSU laboratory vandalized; animal extremist group claims responsibility
FBI investigating incident as act of domestic terrorism
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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Award recognizes Loew's influence on animal welfare
A highlight of the Animal Welfare Forum was presentation of the annual AVMA award
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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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The stall in sow housing
The issue of whether it is humane to house pregnant sows in gestation stalls, has become one of the most contentious issues
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'Now, it's the lawyers' turn'
posted February 15, 2005 Over a crisp New England weekend in November 2004, some 200 people convened in the hallowed halls of Yale Law School…
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Senate Committee Focuses on Extremist Groups
On May 18, the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works held a hearing intended to address concerns regarding