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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
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American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Seven veterinarians were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession and cattle health during the American Association of Bovine…
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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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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
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AVMA Congressional Science Fellows named
This April, the AVMA announced that Drs. Eric Deeble, Nathaniel Tablante, and Kate Varela were selected for the 2013-2014 AVMA Congressional Science…
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FDA hosting meetings on antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration, with co-sponsorship from the Department of Agriculture, is hosting meetings through June to give
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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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Navigating a sea of technology
With so many websites, apps, and software options available for veterinarians these days, it can be hard to know which
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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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Race to the Top--Bartels, Walther vie for president-elect
When the AVMA House of Delegates convenes in Nashville, delegates must decide between two candidates vying to lead the Association
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Talks between AVMA, Mexican veterinary officials have positive outcome
Talks between AVMA, Mexican veterinary officials have positive outcome U.S. and Mexican
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Newman wins seat on AVMA Executive Board
Dr. Michael E. Newman of Decatur, Ala., has won the race for the AVMA Executive Board District III seat.
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Council, trust, committee, board nominations invited
Nominations are invited for 16 AVMA council vacancies
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A debate on homeopathy
The AVMA House of Delegates deliberated during its Jan. 5, 2013, regular winter session on a resolution that would discourage homeopathy as homeopathy…
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Board takes stand on homeland security, other proposals
The 2001-2002 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 11 in Nashville, chaired by Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver.
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
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Historic hospitals
The long histories of Pomeroy’s Animal Hospital, Coffee Memorial Animal Clinic, and Merrick Animal Hospital encapsulate the ongoing
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Talks bridge AVMA, AAVSB relations, but not dual programs
Talks bridge AVMA, AAVSB relations, but not dual programs
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Genetically engineering a pet? History shows it won't be easy
A transgenic animal is one whose genome has been altered by the introduction of foreign DNA.
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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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Devocalization as a final alternative
AVMA Delegates pass resolutions on devocalization, VCPR, livestock handling
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Harvard study finds BSE poses little threat to U.S. consumers, agriculture
The United States is highly resistant to the introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.