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Foundation to fund agriculture research
A nonprofit organization created by the federal government is expected to fund agriculture research through private donations.
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Education, research wanted on antimicrobials
Two associations of universities and colleges want more education and research on antimicrobial resistance connected with agriculture.
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AVMA supports plan for research advocacy
The AVMA is helping support development of a 10-year research plan intended to increase research spending and address challenges in
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A research facility ahead of its time
The state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, based in the nation’s heartland, is arguably the most advanced animal agriculture…
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USDA ends some brucellosis research
Animal health authorities ended a brucellosis research project in two states after determining that regulations on biological threats require…
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Groups seek combined oversight of research animals
Four organizations in research and human medicine support combining federal oversight over research animals.
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Congressman wants cats adopted after research
A Michigan congressman wants adoption, rather than euthanasia, for cats used in federal Toxoplasma research.
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USDA ends toxoplasmosis research that used cats
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials halted toxoplasmosis research that relied on the use of cats, announcing this spring that others will need to…
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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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Researchers, dealers, exhibitors need disaster plans
Animal dealers, researchers, exhibitors, and others licensed and registered under the Animal Welfare Act will need to have plans
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AVMF, VPRF announce pharmacology research grant winners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF) selected two veterinary researchers as…
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Training veterinary students for careers in research
Seven veterinary schools received the new T32 training grants
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Research, veterinary student scholarships offered by AVMF
Applications for the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program are now being accepted through Dec. 31.
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Apply now for school, summer research scholarships
The application period is open for two beneficial programs for veterinary students.
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USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers
In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for…
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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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USDA funds antimicrobial resistance dashboard research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $3.2 million to several universities to develop…
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Research on deadly bat fungus receives $4M funding boost
Congress has directed the Department of Interior to dedicate $4 million from its 2012 endangered species recovery fund for
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Challenge grants support veterinary students in research laboratories
The Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is requesting programs to address the shortage of trained professionals with PhD degrees
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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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Summer research, student scholarship application period open
Veterinary students can now apply for two scholarship programs offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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Concerns raised over focused versus full inspections at research facilities
Officials at a Harvard University–based legal clinic and the U.S. Department of Agriculture disagree on the effectiveness of ensuring animal welfare…
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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
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AVMA addresses animal abuse, research cats and dogs, outdoor housing of pets
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 11-13, revised guidance for veterinarians on responding to animal abuse or neglect, approved a policy…
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Access to lethal means looked at to lower veterinary suicide rate
Researchers say changes needed to prevent diversion of euthanasia drug