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UNDER REVIEWFeral swine
The AVMA supports scientifically based regulation and/or legislation related to feral swine.
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Swine veterinarians shine
At the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting, Dr. Rick Sibbel, Ankeny, Iowa, took the reigns as president
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
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Swine bills thwarted
Swine bills thwarted Bills aimed at outlawing the practice of confining pregnant sows in gestation crates have run…
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Combating African swine fever
Swine veterinarians and pork producers are actively working with state and federal officials to combat African swine fever. They can’t do it alone.…
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U.S. braces for African swine fever
As another virus deadly to swine spreads in Asia, swine veterinarians across North America are trying to identify any remaining flaws in their…
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Swine information index now online
Are you curious about how many pigs are born in the average litter on swine operations?
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Governments coordinate against swine fever
North American agriculture leaders are coordinating plans to keep swine safe from a deadly disease in China and Europe.
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Guidance provided for swine tail docking, identification, and castration
The AVMA position statement on Tail docking, identification, and castration of swine has been amended
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Ports of entry, feed ingredients key in fight against deadly swine virus
Imported animal feed can carry African swine fever virus and other pathogens devastating to swine herds.
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Eastern tent caterpillars implicated in swine abortions
Eastern tent caterpillars can interfere with more than equine reproduction
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Domestic cat declawing, and swine castration and docking positions under review
The Executive Board referred proposals to change the AVMA position statements on domestic cat declawing, and swine castration
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Alert: Hog Grower Pellets swine feed
Excessive levels of vomitoxin that could harm swine growth and potentially be fatal to young swine
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Incoming AASV director has history fighting disease
The new executive director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians has fought animal disease since he started his career 30 years ago.
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Disabled livestock position statement amended
The AVMA position statement on disabled livestock has been amended to address nonambulatory swine
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In Short
The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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Letting the future catch you
Dr. King believes the very fundamentals of swine medicine are changing.
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FSIS privatizing some pig slaughter duties
Starting in December, workers at swine slaughter plants will be taking over some food safety duties now performed by federal inspectors.
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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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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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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…
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Senate considers specialty pay for board-certified health scientists
The federal government's need for highly trained health science professionals has increased over the past several years
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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5 Practical economic insights for all veterinarians
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit covered many topics crucial to thriving in daily practice – including behavioral science, marketing, innovation, and…