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AZA to phase out bullhooks for elephant management
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced it is phasing out the use of bullhooks for routine elephant care and training at member zoos by the…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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The wild life of wildlife veterinarians
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Zoos wrestle with fate of surplus animals
Posted on November 15, 2002 Limited resources and too many animals are hard realities confronting many zoologic institutions. What happens when…
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Conserving habitats, ecosystems everywhere key to saving wildlife
The romantic vision of habitat and ecosystem conservation is rather different from the reality.
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AVMA names Fowler as Animal Welfare Award winner
Dr. Murray Fowler was named as the recipient of the 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Saving box turtles, all in a dog’s day of work
Veterinarians, veterinary students, a special pack of Boykin Spaniels, and the dogs’ owner have been working in Illinois and Tennessee to study and…