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Considering risks after colleagues’ battle
Watching the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus spread through the swine industry, Dr. Daniel L. Grooms has seen opportunities to improve disease…
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AASV president sees educational opportunities, challenges
Dr. Tara S. Donovan said the American Association of Swine Veterinarians can help retailers and the public understand complex subjects such as animal…
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AASV board of directors convenes - May 1, 2005
posted April 15, 2005 During the annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in March, the AASV board of directors met and…
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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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FSIS wants to privatize some pig slaughter duties
Proposed regulations would shift food inspection duties in swine slaughter from federal employees to private ones.
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PRRS lawsuit could affect practices
A lawsuit in Indiana alleges that employees at one farm intentionally infected pigs with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and…
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Researchers study air emissions from animal feeding operations
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the beginning of the first nationwide study of air emissions from poultry, dairy, and swine…
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Speakers discuss ways to make group sow housing work
Swine veterinarians and animal scientists continue to examine group housing for pregnant sows in response to public criticism of gestation stalls.
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New approach in development to control E coli in pigs
The U.S. swine industry loses millions of dollars as a result of bacterial infections in these vulnerable, young animals.
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Harassment, discrimination policy revised along with others
The AVMA Board of Directors approved revisions to a number of policies at its Nov. 18-19, 2020, virtual meeting, including those on harassment and…
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Pig drug may be withdrawn over residues
Food and Drug Administration officials are working to rescind approval of a swine-use drug that may leave carcinogenic residues in pork.
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Challenges immense for infectious disease research in large animals
The challenges of using mice for infectious disease research are minor when compared with studies involving large animals.
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Panel: Producers, veterinarians winning fight against PRRS
Farmers and veterinarians are progressing in their fight against one of the most harmful diseases affecting swine, according to a panel of three…
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FDA reaches final conclusion that food from animal clones is safe
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final documents concluding that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine, and goats—and from the…
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OIE to aid against disease, uncertainty
Global animal health leaders urged improved readiness for disasters and harmful trends, updated rabies standards, and pledged to organize against…
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Mycotoxin prevalence up in some regions
One of Dr. John W. Hicks' clients lost about 100 swine after a 4,000-head herd ate feed produced from corn that had sustained hail damage prior to…
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AASV removes “gestation” term from housing policy
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has removed a statement on gestation stalls from its policy on sow housing, but
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Enjoying and prospering in equine practice
Equine practitioners represent the second-highest practice income group, after swine practitioners
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Guidelines for antimicrobial use in food fish, position on antimicrobials in livestock feed available - January 15, 2003
Posted on January 1, 2003 The "Judicious and Prudent Antimicrobial Drug Use Principles for Food Fish Veterinarians" is the latest…
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Slaughter delays lead to depopulation
Companies destroyed thousands of swine and poultry in April as coronavirus outbreaks shuttered or slowed slaughter plants, and one producer warned…
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FDA finds food from animal clones to be safe, invites comments
The Food and Drug Administration has found that meat or milk from clones of adult cattle, swine, and goats is as safe to eat
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Iowa outlaws lying to enter farms
Legislation passed in the nation's top state for swine and laying-hen production makes it illegal for individuals to lie to enter farms.
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Food safety agency invites comments on melamine decisions
The public is being asked to comment on a food safety agency's decision-making process that led the agency to conclude that swine and poultry fed pet…
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APHIS recruiting veterinarians for deployment during a foreign animal disease outbreak
If and when a foreign animal disease outbreak occurs in the United States, the USDA-APHIS will activate its Regional Emergency
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Compendium of veterinary products online
Posted on April 15, 2003 The "Compendium of Veterinary Products" and "Material Safety Data Sheets" are available online as a…