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Pfizer opens equine research center
Pfizer Animal Health has opened a research farm solely dedicated to horse health.
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Veterinarian won Nobel for immunology research
The only veterinarian to win a Nobel Prize, Dr. Peter C. Doherty was a state veterinary officer in Australia before embarking on a career in…
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Research initiatives focus on animal health, human-animal bond
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is one of the organizations developing an Animal Health Network to fund research on
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Stem cells in theory & practice
Veterinarians treating horses, dogs, cats with stem cells as research continues.
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Sutureless procedure can rejoin blood vessels
A team of researchers has developed a new sutureless procedure to rejoin blood vessels.
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Agriculture department funding climate, environmental studies
Researchers will receive about $53 million in federal grants to help agricultural industries prepare for climate changes, reduce greenhouse gas…
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Stem cell policy receives updates
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on stem cells that reflect the changing face of stem cell research and stem cell–based…
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Millions awarded in search for nonsurgical sterilant
The search for a nonsurgical sterilant for dogs and cats has been fueled by more than $6 million in research grants since 2008 when a $25 million…
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Captive elephant welfare study under way
A three-year, first-of-its-kind study commenced in December for the purpose of producing data that will be used to determine best practices in zoo…
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Morris funds wildlife health and conservation studies
In June the Morris Animal Foundation announced the organization had awarded a total of $1.6 million in support of
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Study finds gut loops predictable
Differing growth rates between the mesentery and gut tube cause predictable looping patterns of gut tubes in vertebrates,
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Study examines causes of death in dogs
A study from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine analyzing causes of death among the various dog breeds confirmed previous…
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Study finds flame retardants in dogs
A study found flame retardants in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times concentrations in humans, but lower than concentrations in…