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FDA detains imports of farm-raised seafood from China
The Food and Drug Administration has announced broader import control of all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace, and eel
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AVMA Answers: AVMF makes strides
In 2005, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation faced some conflicts such as the resolution sent to the AVMA House of
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AVMA offers midyear report on state legislation
The 2007 Veterinary State Legislative Mid-Year Report is a new resource now available on the AVMA Web site.
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Guidelines for heartworm infection in cats updated, new syndrome defined
The American Heartworm Society released the 2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm
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A passion for public health
Veterinary schools engage veterinarians, physicians, and students in the dialogue
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AVMA Answers: First step in the one-health initiative
The Executive Board in April approved the establishment of a One Health Initiative Task
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Veterinary flag officers are stars
For the first time, three active-duty veterinary one-star flag officers gathered Dec. 16, 2006, to celebrate the year's
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Bills to limit antimicrobial use are back
Congress is again considering legislation to reduce routine use of antimicrobials in animal agriculture.
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World Veterinary Day to be celebrated April 28
The World Veterinary Association encourages veterinarians to celebrate World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 28.
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Barbaro owners' gift establishes Penn chair
Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners of Barbaro, have donated $3 million to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
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Animal clones in the food supply
The American public remains uncomfortable with animal cloning, but many food animal veterinarians consider cloning to be just another reproductive…
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AVMA Answers: Gear up for the 144th AVMA Annual Convention
Gear up for the 144th AVMA Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
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Comments invited on proposed new specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Exotic Companion Mammal Practice specialty under the…
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AVMA delegates elect Cook, Hendrix to key posts
The AVMA House of Delegates elected Dr. James O. Cook of Lebanon, Ky., the 2007-2008 president-elect
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Golab takes lead role at AVMA Animal Welfare Division
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, announced Nov. 19 that he has named Dr. Gail C. Golab as director of the AVMA Animal Welfare…
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AVMA conference draws veterinary leaders to Windy City
With some 430 attendees, the 2007 annual AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference was the highest attended VLC to date.
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On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan
From providing working dogs with veterinary care to acting as a small public health department, numerous veterinarians with the
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Web portal to assist practitioners in finding information
A group of libraries is working on a Web portal for practitioners who do not have convenient access to information resources and library services—and…
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Board passes agriculture-related proposals
During its April meeting, the Executive Board considered a handful of recommendations from the Animal Agriculture Liaison
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Vogel, Golab named to interim positions
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven announced Aug. 16 that he has named the Animal Welfare Division director, Dr. Lyle P. Vogel,