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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
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Iowa Center for Food Security and Public Health receives special designation
The Specialty Centers for Public Health Preparedness Program is a national effort focused on improving the capacity of front-line
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Three veterinary technician specialties added
Credentialed technicians now have three more specialization options, as recently announced by the National Association of
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FDA guidance on antimicrobials aims to prevent resistance
Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health
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AVMA, AVMF, Red Cross enter agreement for emergencies
The AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation signed a partnership agreement with the American Red Cross to help protect pets
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One-health wonders
Thomas G. Ksiazek, DVM, PhD, has seen some of the deadliest diseases on the planet.
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Military veterinarians engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Posted on April 15, 2003 They care for the working dogs that heighten security for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. They monitor the safety of the food and…
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization is accepting applications for 2004 grants
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AVMA casting its net across Pacific Rim
The island paradise of Honolulu is still three years away for AVMA conventioneers, but already, the Association is trying to
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California passes budget without tax on veterinary services
The state of California has dropped the idea of taxing veterinary services, at least in the near term.
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Specialty pay legislation to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine - September 1, 2003
Posted on August 15, 2003 AVMA is developing a coalition to seek bill's passage As the federal government has found it increasingly difficult to…
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Accreditation-related actions approved
The Executive Board approved funds for the production of an educational presentation on veterinary school/college accreditation.
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FDA no longer issuing letters for importation of unapproved animal drugs
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is no longer accepting requests nor issuing letters facilitating
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Obituaries
Posted on April 15, 2003 Memorial contributions to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are gratefully accepted. When making such…
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Oklahoma State establishes parasitology center
A recently established veterinary parasitology center at Oklahoma State University will conduct research, train students, and provide
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AAVPT takes charge of drug monographs
The American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics has become the owner of the Veterinary Clinical Drug Monographs originally belonging…
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Despite high demand, laboratory animal veterinarians in short supply
Posted on September 15, 2003 Economic survey shows upward trend in specialists' salaries The mean income for laboratory animal veterinarians…
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Nominate an AVMA member for the Bustad Award
Individuals are invited to submit nominations for the annual Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian-of-the-Year Award.
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Hill's provides impressive funding for future conventions
Hill's Pet Nutrition has stepped up to the plate and pledged major funding for future AVMA Annual Conventions
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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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Bustad award to be restructured
Since 1986, the AVMA, Delta Society, and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have co-sponsored the Bustad Companion Animal
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AVMA addresses international presence
International promotion of AVMA standards and recognition of veterinarians' importance in food trade were among issues
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AVMA Auxiliary spices up National Pet Week
The Auxiliary to the AVMA is celebrating "Pets—The Spice of Life" during National Pet Week 2009, May 3-9.
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DEA seeks options for disposal of controlled substances by users
When veterinarians dispense controlled substances to clients, the clients have few legal methods to dispose of any remaining