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Simulation study compares cat population reduction methods
A simulation model used in a recent study provides insights into the value of administering a temporary, nonsurgical
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OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs
OVC gets $23M to address infrastructure needs
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Inside the headquarters for military dogs
Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio breeds and trains military working dogs for the entire Department of Defense and serves as the hub for…
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Study: Over half of pet dogs and cats were overweight in 2015
Approximately 58 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs were overweight or obese in 2015, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
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AVMA launches database of clinical studies
The AVMA launched the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database in June as a resource for researchers seeking animals to participate in clinical studies and…
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AVMF narrows its focus on supporting veterinary profession
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been under new leadership for a year and already has seen big changes.
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Researchers recognized for excellence in orthopedics, nutrition
During the 2016 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 28-31 at The Ohio State University, the AVMA and…
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Horse advocates, veterinarians noted for outstanding work
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2016 recipients of several awards Dec. 3-7 2016 at its 62nd Annual Convention in…
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Veterinary technicians add laboratory animal specialty
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America approved the establishment of the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians…
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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At a year, AVMA database amassing clinical studies
At a year, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database has seen success in amassing clinical studies in veterinary medicine.
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Research honored at scholars symposium
About 500 veterinary students presented research results through posters at the 18th annual National Veterinary Scholars Research Symposium, which ran…
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Finding a future for osteosarcoma patients
Ana M. Cilursu, MD, lost three Rottweilers in a row to bone cancer.
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A glimmer of hope for a fatal feline disease
Controlling risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis is difficult, while new antiviral drugs show great promise
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Winn Feline Foundation: 50 years of advancing medicine
Feline medicine has come a long way in the past half-century, thanks in part to the Winn Feline Foundation. 2018 is the foundation’s 50th anniversary.
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Equine practitioners, supporters lauded for their efforts
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2017 recipients of several awards Nov. 17-20, 2017, at its 63rd Annual Convention in…
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The continuing conundrum of feline injection-site sarcomas
Veterinarians would much rather talk with cat owners about all the advantages of vaccination for cats rather than the extremely rare occurrence of…
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2018 elected AAAS fellows include veterinary faculty
Seven faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 417 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
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AVMA presents 2019 Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the 2019 AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 24-27 at…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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FIP drugs continue to show promise, while being sold on black market
Two antiviral drugs have shown promise for the treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Some desperate cat owners have turned to the…
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Feline foamy virus is everywhere
Exposure to or infection with feline foamy virus is common in pumas and domestic cats in Colorado, Southern California, and Florida, according to two…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
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Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…