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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.
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Animal welfare division adds Kuca
Dr. Sharon Kuca joined the AVMA staff in late August as an assistant director of the Animal Welfare Division.
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Pain control approved in a food animal
A topical NSAID is the first drug approved for use in cattle to control pain associated with foot rot and fever associated with bovine respiratory…
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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APHIS pulls welfare information from website
A recent decision by the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to scrub Animal Care information from its website has…
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AVMA passes policy on responsible pet breeding
The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion…
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Iowa State confers Stange, Switzer awards
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored Oct. 29, 2016.
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Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 90th anniversary
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps observed its 90th anniversary June 2 at the Army Medical Department Museum of Fort Sam Houston
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Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance changes
posted May 1, 2006 The Executive Board received as information the final report of the Animal Welfare Governance Task Force. One of its…
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Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms
Veterinarians should provide an acclimation certificate only as an attachment to a certificate of veterinary inspection
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U.S. veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic
Armed with a desire to help rebuild the veterinary infrastructure in Afghanistan, Dr. Susan B. Chadima recently volunteered her veterinary expertise…
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AVMA board expedites animal welfare advisory group
Board members green-lighted a plan for immediate implementation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee during a special meeting held prior to the…
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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European industries plan to reduce animal testing
European industry groups have agreed to work with the government to support alternatives to animal testing.
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Speakers tackle controversy surrounding swine welfare assessments
Veterinary assessments and monitoring can be important tools for improving the welfare of swine.
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Laboratories certified, rapid tests approved for BSE surveillance
Department of Agriculture has approved seven state veterinary diagnostic laboratories
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Superstar stamp sells out
Superstar stamp sells out Neuter/spay stamp a blockbuster, American Partnership for Pets pushes for reprinting …
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Air, water, land, light: all affect cattle - December 15, 2002
Environment was a prominent program theme at the 2002 AABP conference in September in Madison, Wis.
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AABP embraces disabled livestock, dairy cattle welfare guidelines -
The AABP board of directors endorsed the position on disabled livestock
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FDA to enhance pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices
The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to enhance the regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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Consortium to connect animal scientists, veterinarians
The Animal Health Consortium is a new resource available to veterinarians, pharmacologists, and other professionals
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International animal health body addresses food safety, FMD, and animal welfare
More than 500 participants representing some 140 countries gathered in Paris this past May for the 70th annual General Session
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Food industry groups release animal welfare program report
The Food Marketing Institute released a progress report that outlines the organizations' ongoing food animal welfare initiative
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Facing crackdown, dietary supplement companies promise changes
The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled a plan to help states remove unapproved dietary supplements for animals