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BLM seeks population control proposals
Bureau of Land Management is accepting research proposals that investigate methods of controlling the population growth of wild horses and burros.
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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In Short
Scientists find a dog aggression–gut microbe link, Airvet and VSG partner together on telemedicine, and more
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
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Society for Theriogenology
The Society for Theriogenology had its annual conference Aug. 1-4 in Milwaukee.
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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Society for Theriogenology
Society for Theriogenology annual conference, Aug. 2-5 in Fort Collins, Colorado
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When should we neuter dogs?
Recent research linking canine gonadectomy to certain cancers and joint disease has veterinarians looking for clarity about a procedure commonly…
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Finding the spreaders of chronic wasting disease
Research teams are working to improve tests used to find the prions that cause chronic wasting disease, track animal movements and interactions…
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Study reveals genetic diseases of mixed-breed, purebred dogs
A study has identified genetic diseases that mixed-breed dogs are likely to develop, also finding that fewer mixed-breed dogs than purebred dogs are
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1945 - 1955
With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…
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Mare reproductive loss syndrome returns, but losses are fewer
Posted on July 1, 2002 Evidence further suggests that eastern tent caterpillar is culprit This year as spring approached, the equine industry…
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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Mobini, Willis elected to AVMA Board
Two members of the AVMA House of Delegates were elected in February to the Association’s Board of Directors.
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In Memory: Dr. Glenn Blodgett, an icon in equine medicine, dies at 73
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, a pioneer in equine theriogenology, has died at the age of 73. He innovated reproductive techniques within the performance horse…
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Horse advocates, veterinarians noted for outstanding work
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2016 recipients of several awards Dec. 3-7 2016 at its 62nd Annual Convention in…
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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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Gaining weight
Pre-slaughter weights of livestock species have been increasing since at least the 1920s, and some of the largest gains have occurred in the past 25…
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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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Deadly pneumonia traced to domestic sheep
New research claims to settle the controversial and long-running debate over whether domestic sheep can infect bighorn sheep with the bacteria that…