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Veterinarians test the waters of fish medicine
Will Goldie soon be joining Tabby and Fido in your waiting room? Fish pets are making a splash in the practices of a handful
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Kanki honored for work in AIDS research
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine honored Dr. Phyllis Kanki, professor of immunology and infectious diseases
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CDC urges veterinarians to watch for anthrax
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Agriculture are asking veterinarians to be on alert for anthrax
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Legislation would phase out some antimicrobials used subtherapeutically in livestock
Subtherapeutic use in livestock and poultry of several antimicrobials used also in human medicine would be banned
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Compliance report on ruminant feed ban - July 1, 2002
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine released a new version of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy inspection checklist
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Reptile owner donates blood, passes on lethal Salmonella infection
The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a snake is the source of a Salmonella organism that infected two platelet recipients
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AAVMC appoints Heider executive director
Dr. Lawrence E. Heider has been named executive director of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
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Voters in Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas cast ballots on animal welfare issues
Florida voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that prohibits the confinement or tethering of pregnant pigs
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Speakers at NMC meeting emphasize technology, research
The 41st annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council provided information on new and exciting opportunities on mastitis control
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Veterinary profession deserves bigger role in interdisciplinary health care
Posted on September 1, 2002 "Between animal and human health there is no dividing line, nor should there be," said Dr. Charles…
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Bequest honors Nicoletti, benefits Florida veterinary college
Posted on May 1, 2002 Dr. Paul Nicoletti A Tampa, Fla., couple was so grateful for the brucellosis expertise of a University of Florida veterinary…
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Disaster and emergency issues committee approved
The AVMA has established a Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to help the Association take a lead role
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Report calls for plan to protect U.S. agriculture from terrorism - December 1, 2002
Posted on November 15, 2002 A report by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council underscores America's vulnerability to…
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New companion animal tumor registry in the works
Cornell University researchers are setting up a companion animal registry to measure cancer incidence
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Foreign veterinarians share AVMA concerns
Dr. Johanna Toia, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, told the AVMA House of Delegates
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Promoting animal welfare amidst conflict
Posted on July 1, 2002 In early March, Dr. Inayat H. Kathio took a leave of absence from his Pittston, Pa., clinic to travel to Israel at a time…
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Statue honors Bustad, human-animal bond
Posted on June 15, 2002 Dr. Bernard R. Pinckney (left) with "Team Effort" sculptor Larry Anderson Art, according to Dr. Bernard R.…
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Bayer seeks veterinary, industry backing before Baytril hearing
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Bayer Corporation is enlisting the veterinary community and food animal industry to help ensure that scientific evidence…
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Meet our new AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows
The AVMF is pleased to announce the 2002-2003 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows.
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Texas institute targets agroterrorism
Recall the fear, confusion, and disruption—not to mention the lives lost—last year resulting from a few anthrax-laced letters mailed
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Bill offers financial incentives to debt-strapped veterinarians working in underserviced areas
Posted on January 15, 2002 Congress is considering legislation offering scholarships or debt assistance to veterinarians willing to work after…
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Acknowledging differences, HSUS sees room for more cooperation among groups
Dr. Rowan chose to highlight areas of agreement while also examining the broad range of values characterizing those involved.
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Using cell phones safely
Cell phones provide an important means of communication; however, when they are used while driving, they pose a distraction and a hazard.